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Joël Sami

Joël Sami

Footballer (born 1984)

DR Congo Defender Nationality explained
41Age
4Clubs
303Club apps
12Club goals
190Height (cm)

Joël Sami: profile

Joël Sami (born 13 November 1984 in Montfermeil, France) is a former DR Congo footballer who played as a defender.

Sami started out at ASOA Valence in 2003. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries since 2003. His most appearances came at A.S. Nancy-Lorraine (2008–2015), where he made 179 appearances and scored 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 303 appearances and 12 goals.

At international level, Sami represented DR Congo (2008–2012).

Montfermeil has produced 13 footballers in our database, including Willy Semedo, Samba Diakité and Larrys Mabiala.

Nationality explained: Why does Joël Sami play for DR Congo?

Key facts

Senior international debut
2008 (aged about 24)
Countries played in
2: France and Belgium
Club goals per game
0.04 (12 in 303)
Height
190 cm — taller than 95% of DR Congo internationals on record
Latest move
S.V. Zulte Waregem (2015)
Shares a birthday with
Salma Paralluelo, Noureddine Naybet and Daniel Yeboah (more)

Club career

YearsClubLeagueAppsGoals
2003–2004 ASOA Valence Championnat National 3 4 0
2004–2008 Amiens SC Ligue 3 120 8
2008–2015 A.S. Nancy-Lorraine Ligue 2 179 4
2015– S.V. Zulte Waregem Belgian Pro League – –
Total30312

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

International career

YearsTeamLevelCapsGoals
2008–2012 DR Congo Senior ––

Frequently asked questions

How old is Joël Sami?

Joël Sami was born on 13 November 1984, which makes him 41 years old.

Where was Joël Sami born?

Joël Sami was born in Montfermeil, France.

Which national team does Joël Sami play for?

Joël Sami played international football for DR Congo.

Which clubs has Joël Sami played for?

Joël Sami's recorded clubs are ASOA Valence, Amiens SC, A.S. Nancy-Lorraine and S.V. Zulte Waregem.

How tall is Joël Sami?

Joël Sami is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.

What position does Joël Sami play?

Joël Sami played as a defender.

DR Congo players of the same generation

Dieumerci Mbokani Dieumerci MbokaniDR Congo · b. 1985 Youssouf Mulumbu Youssouf MulumbuDR Congo · b. 1987 Gabriel Zakuani Gabriel ZakuaniDR Congo · b. 1986 Assani Lukimya-Mulongoti Assani Lukimya-MulongotiDR Congo · b. 1986 Hérita Ilunga Hérita IlungaDR Congo · b. 1982 Cédric Makiadi Cédric MakiadiDR Congo · b. 1984 Dioko Kaluyituka Dioko KaluyitukaDR Congo · b. 1987 Jacques Maghoma Jacques MaghomaDR Congo · b. 1987 Trésor Mputu Trésor MputuDR Congo · b. 1985 Arnold Mvuemba Arnold MvuembaDR Congo · b. 1985 I Issama MpekoDR Congo · b. 1986 Joël Kimwaki Joël KimwakiDR Congo · b. 1986