DR CongoJoris Kayembe: profile
Joris Kayembe (born 8 August 1994 in Brussels, Belgium) is a DR Congo footballer who plays as a wing half for K.R.C. Genk.
Kayembe started out at FC Porto B in 2013. He has played for 5 clubs in 2 countries since 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at F.C. Arouca (2015): 15 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 16 appearances and 1 goal.
Brussels has produced 18 footballers in our database, including Matthieu Epolo, Aaron Leya Iseka and Ahmed El Messaoudi.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013– |  FC Porto B |
Liga Portugal 2 | – | – |
| 2014 | FC Porto |
Primeira Liga | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | F.C. Arouca |
Primeira Liga | 15 | 1 |
| 2015– | Rio Ave F.C. |
Primeira Liga | – | – |
| 2023– |  K.R.C. Genk |
Belgian Pro League | – | – |
| Total | 16 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014– | Belgium U21 |
Under-21 | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 Jun 2026 | DR Congo 1–2 Chile | 88 | International Friendly |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Joris Kayembe?
Joris Kayembe was born on 8 August 1994, which makes him 32 years old.
Where was Joris Kayembe born?
Joris Kayembe was born in Brussels, Belgium.
Which clubs has Joris Kayembe played for?
Joris Kayembe's recorded clubs are FC Porto B, FC Porto, F.C. Arouca, Rio Ave F.C. and K.R.C. Genk.
What team does Joris Kayembe play for now?
According to the latest data, Joris Kayembe plays for K.R.C. Genk.
How tall is Joris Kayembe?
Joris Kayembe is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Joris Kayembe play?
Joris Kayembe plays as a wing half.
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