Jean-Paul Kalala: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Jean-Paul Kalala: profile

Jean-Paul Kalala (born 28 September 1982 in Lubumbashi, DR Congo) is a former DR Congo footballer who played as a midfielder.

Kalala made the step into senior football with OGC Nice in 2003. He played for 6 clubs in 2 countries between 2003 and 2012. His most appearances came at Yeovil Town F.C. (2009–2011), where he made 49 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 186 appearances and 10 goals.

At international level, Kalala represented DR Congo (2002–2006), earning 7 caps and scoring 0 goals.

Lubumbashi has produced 29 footballers in our database, including Muteba Kidiaba, Bwanga Tshimen and Jacques Maghoma.

Nationality explained: Why does Jean-Paul Kalala play for DR Congo?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2002 (aged about 20)
Club career: 2003–2012 (10 seasons)
Countries played in: 2: France and United Kingdom
Club goals per game: 0.05 (10 in 186)
Height: 178 cm — taller than 41% of DR Congo internationals on record
Latest move: Bristol Rovers F.C. (2011)
Shares a birthday with: Stephen Adams, Lounès Gaouaoui and Saïd Chiba (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2003–2005	OGC Nice	Ligue 1	2	0
2005–2006	Grimsby Town F.C.	EFL League Two	21	5
2006–2007	Yeovil Town F.C.	National League	38	1
2007–2009	Oldham Athletic A.F.C.	EFL League Two	20	0
2008–2009	Grimsby Town F.C.	EFL League Two	21	2
2009–2011	Yeovil Town F.C.	National League	49	1
2011	Bristol Rovers F.C.	EFL League Two	11	0
2011–2012	Southend United F.C.	National League	24	1
	Total		186	10

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2002–2006	DR Congo	Senior	7	0

Frequently asked questions

How old is Jean-Paul Kalala?

Jean-Paul Kalala was born on 28 September 1982, which makes him 44 years old.

Where was Jean-Paul Kalala born?

Jean-Paul Kalala was born in Lubumbashi, DR Congo.

Which national team does Jean-Paul Kalala play for?

Jean-Paul Kalala played international football for DR Congo. He has 7 caps and 0 goals on record.

Which clubs has Jean-Paul Kalala played for?

Jean-Paul Kalala's recorded clubs are OGC Nice, Grimsby Town F.C., Yeovil Town F.C., Oldham Athletic A.F.C., Bristol Rovers F.C. and Southend United F.C..

How tall is Jean-Paul Kalala?

Jean-Paul Kalala is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.

What position does Jean-Paul Kalala play?

Jean-Paul Kalala played as a midfielder.