Jean-Paul Eale Lutula: profile
Jean-Paul Eale Lutula (born 4 October 1984 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) is a retired Rwandan footballer who played as a forward.
Lutula's senior club career began in 2001 at FC Saint Eloi Lupopo. He played for 8 clubs in 4 countries between 2001 and 2017. His most appearances came at Football Club Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek (2007–2010), where he made 51 appearances and scored 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 86 appearances and 20 goals.
At international level, Lutula represented Rwanda (2009), earning 3 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Claude Makelélé, Steve Mandanda and Dieumerci Mbokani.
Nationality explained: Why does Jean-Paul Eale Lutula play for Rwanda?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 25)
- Club career
- 2001–2017 (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: DR Congo, Belgium, People's Republic of China and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.23 (20 in 86)
- Height
- 187 cm — taller than 76% of Rwandan internationals on record
- Latest move
- RWDM (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Moussa Wagué, Thompson Oliha and Jackson Muleka (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2003 |  FC Saint Eloi Lupopo |
Linafoot | – | – |
| 2004 | Association Sportive Vita Club |
Linafoot | – | – |
| 2005 | FC Saint Eloi Lupopo |
Linafoot | – | – |
| 2006–2007 | Daring Club Motema Pembe |
Linafoot | 12 | 1 |
| 2007–2010 |  Football Club Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek |
Belgian First Division B | 51 | 7 |
| 2010 |  Yanbian Funde F.C. |
China League One | 23 | 12 |
| 2012–2014 |  Al-Mu'aidar Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League | – | – |
| 2015–2016 | K. Diegem Sport |
Belgian Third Division | – | – |
| 2016–2017 | RWDM | – | – | |
| Total | 86 | 20 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 |  Rwanda |
Senior | 3 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jean-Paul Eale Lutula?
Jean-Paul Eale Lutula was born on 4 October 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Jean-Paul Eale Lutula born?
Jean-Paul Eale Lutula was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Which national team does Jean-Paul Eale Lutula play for?
Jean-Paul Eale Lutula played international football for Rwanda. He has 3 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Jean-Paul Eale Lutula played for?
Jean-Paul Eale Lutula's recorded clubs are FC Saint Eloi Lupopo, Association Sportive Vita Club, Daring Club Motema Pembe, Football Club Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek, Yanbian Funde F.C., Al-Mu'aidar Sports Club, K. Diegem Sport and RWDM.
How tall is Jean-Paul Eale Lutula?
Jean-Paul Eale Lutula is 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Jean-Paul Eale Lutula play?
Jean-Paul Eale Lutula played as a forward.
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