Kakoko Etepé
DR Congolese footballer
DR Congo
Forward
Kakoko Etepé: profile
Kakoko Etepé (born 22 November 1950 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) is a former DR Congo footballer who played as a forward.
Etepé's senior club career began in 1970 at Daring Club Motema Pembe. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1970 and 1985. His most appearances came at 1. FC Saarbrücken (1982–1984), where he made 49 appearances and scored 23 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 50 appearances and 23 goals.
At international level, Etepé represented DR Congo (1970–1976), earning 31 caps and scoring 9 goals. Our match database lists 7 of his international goals; the first came against Mali on 2 March 1972 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Claude Makelélé, Steve Mandanda and Dieumerci Mbokani.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1970 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 1972 – aged 21 (match)
- Club career
- 1970–1985 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: DR Congo and Germany
- Club goals per game
- 0.46 (23 in 50)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 23% of DR Congo internationals on record
- Shares a birthday with
- Asamoah Gyan, Yakubu and Kara Mbodji (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970–1981 | Daring Club Motema Pembe |
Linafoot | – | – |
| 1981–1982 |  VfB Stuttgart |
Bundesliga | 1 | 0 |
| 1982–1984 | 1. FC Saarbrücken |
3. Liga | 49 | 23 |
| 1984–1985 | Borussia Neunkirchen |
Oberliga Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 50 | 23 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970–1976 | DR Congo |
Senior | 31 | 9 |
International goals (7)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Mar 1972 | Mali 4–3 DR Congo | 61 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 4 Mar 1972 | Cameroon 5–2 DR Congo | 13 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 20 Jun 1972 | DR Congo 4–0 Togo | 79 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 27 Feb 1973 | DR Congo 2–0 Cameroon | 3 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 4 Nov 1973 | Zambia 0–2 DR Congo | 33 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 18 Nov 1973 | DR Congo 2–1 Zambia | 82 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 7 Mar 1974 | Mauritius 1–4 DR Congo | 38 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Kakoko Etepé?
Kakoko Etepé was born on 22 November 1950, which makes him 75 years old.
Where was Kakoko Etepé born?
Kakoko Etepé was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Which national team does Kakoko Etepé play for?
Kakoko Etepé played international football for DR Congo. He has 31 caps and 9 goals on record.
Which clubs has Kakoko Etepé played for?
Kakoko Etepé's recorded clubs are Daring Club Motema Pembe, VfB Stuttgart, 1. FC Saarbrücken and Borussia Neunkirchen.
How tall is Kakoko Etepé?
Kakoko Etepé is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Kakoko Etepé play?
Kakoko Etepé played as a forward.
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