Kabwe Kasongo
Congolese association football player
DR Congo
Defender
Kabwe Kasongo: profile
Kabwe Kasongo (born 31 July 1970 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) is a former DR Congo footballer who played as a defender.
Kasongo's senior club career began in 1992 at Daring Club Motema Pembe. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1992 and 2008. His most appearances came at G.D. Chaves (1999–2008), where he made 227 appearances and scored 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 286 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Kasongo represented DR Congo (1992–2002).
Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Claude Makelélé, Steve Mandanda and Dieumerci Mbokani.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1992 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 1992–2008 (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: DR Congo and Portugal
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (2 in 286)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 23% of DR Congo internationals on record
- Latest move
- G.D. Chaves (1999)
- Shares a birthday with
- Kévin Malcuit, William N'Gounou and Johanna Omolo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1994 | Daring Club Motema Pembe |
Linafoot | – | – |
| 1996–1997 |  S.C. Covilhã |
Liga Portugal 2 | 20 | 0 |
| 1997–1999 | Vitória S.C. |
Primeira Liga | 39 | 0 |
| 1999–2008 | G.D. Chaves |
Liga Portugal 2 | 227 | 2 |
| Total | 286 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–2002 | DR Congo |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Kabwe Kasongo?
Kabwe Kasongo was born on 31 July 1970, which makes him 56 years old.
Where was Kabwe Kasongo born?
Kabwe Kasongo was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Which national team does Kabwe Kasongo play for?
Kabwe Kasongo played international football for DR Congo.
Which clubs has Kabwe Kasongo played for?
Kabwe Kasongo's recorded clubs are Daring Club Motema Pembe, S.C. Covilhã, Vitória S.C. and G.D. Chaves.
How tall is Kabwe Kasongo?
Kabwe Kasongo is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Kabwe Kasongo play?
Kabwe Kasongo played as a defender.
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