Jirès Kembo Ekoko
French footballer (born 1988)
DR Congo
Forward
Jirès Kembo Ekoko: profile
Jirès Kembo Ekoko (born 8 January 1988 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) is a retired DR Congo footballer who played as a forward.
Ekoko made the step into senior football with Stade Rennais F.C. in 2006. He played for 4 clubs in 4 countries between 2006 and 2019. His most appearances came at Stade Rennais F.C. (2006–2012), where he made 110 appearances and scored 16 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 215 appearances and 51 goals.
Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Claude Makelélé, Steve Mandanda and Dieumerci Mbokani.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2006–2019 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: France, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.24 (51 in 215)
- Latest move
- Bursaspor (2017)
- Shares a birthday with
- John Utaka, Ryan Mendes and Michael Mancienne (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2012 |  Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | 110 | 16 |
| 2012–2015 |  Al Ain FC |
UAE Pro League | 57 | 25 |
| 2013–2014 |  El Jaish SC |
Qatar Stars League | 22 | 6 |
| 2017–2019 |  Bursaspor |
TFF Second League | 26 | 4 |
| Total | 215 | 51 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | France U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
| 2009 | France U21 |
Under-21 | – | – |
| 2009–2011 | France U21 |
Under-21 | 9 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jirès Kembo Ekoko?
Jirès Kembo Ekoko was born on 8 January 1988, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Jirès Kembo Ekoko born?
Jirès Kembo Ekoko was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Which clubs has Jirès Kembo Ekoko played for?
Jirès Kembo Ekoko's recorded clubs are Stade Rennais F.C., Al Ain FC, El Jaish SC and Bursaspor.
How tall is Jirès Kembo Ekoko?
Jirès Kembo Ekoko is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Jirès Kembo Ekoko play?
Jirès Kembo Ekoko played as a forward.
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