Matt Moussilou: profile
Matt Moussilou (born 1 June 1982 in Paris, France) is a former Congolese footballer who played as a forward.
Moussilou's senior club career began in 1999 at Lille OSC. He played for 10 clubs in 4 countries since 1999. The busiest spell of his career was at Lille OSC (2001–2006): 98 appearances and 24 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 328 appearances and 98 goals.
At international level, Moussilou represented Congo (2009–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against São Tomé and Príncipe on 11 November 2011 (World Cup Qualification). Before committing to Congo, he had represented France U21.
Paris has produced 132 footballers in our database, including N'Golo Kanté, Armand Traoré and Raïs M'Bolhi.
Eligibility explained: Why does Matt Moussilou play for Congo?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 27)
- First international goal
- 2011 – aged 29 (match)
- Countries played in
- 4: France, Qatar, Switzerland and Tunisia
- Club goals per game
- 0.30 (98 in 328)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 54% of Congolese internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Le Mont (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Youssef En-Nesyri, Stéphane Sessègnon and Chinedu Obasi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2001 |  Lille OSC |
Ligue 1 | 54 | 18 |
| 2001–2006 | Lille OSC |
Ligue 1 | 98 | 24 |
| 2006–2009 | OGC Nice |
Ligue 1 | 19 | 0 |
| 2007 | AS Saint-Étienne |
Ligue 2 | 11 | 3 |
| 2007 | Olympique de Marseille |
Ligue 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007–2008 |  Al-Arabi SC |
Qatar Stars League | 23 | 21 |
| 2008 | Al-Arabi SC |
Qatar Stars League | 22 | 12 |
| 2009–2010 | US Boulogne |
Ligue 2 | 15 | 1 |
| 2011–2013 |  FC Lausanne-Sport |
Swiss Super League | 70 | 17 |
| 2013–2014 |  Club Africain |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 12 | 2 |
| 2014–2015 | Amiens SC |
Ligue 3 | – | – |
| 2015– | FC Le Mont |
1. Liga Classic | – | – |
| Total | 328 | 98 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | France U21 |
Under-21 | 4 | 1 |
| 2009– |  Congo |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 Nov 2011 | São Tomé and Príncipe 0–5 Congo | 1 | World Cup Qualification |
*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 Matt Moussilou?
Matt Moussilou was born on 1 June 1982, which makes him 44 years old.
Where was Matt Moussilou born?
Matt Moussilou was born in Paris, France.
Which national team does Matt Moussilou play for?
Matt Moussilou played international football for Congo.
Which clubs has Matt Moussilou played for?
Matt Moussilou's recorded clubs are Lille OSC, OGC Nice, AS Saint-Étienne, Olympique de Marseille, Al-Arabi SC, US Boulogne, FC Lausanne-Sport, Club Africain, Amiens SC and FC Le Mont.
How tall is Matt Moussilou?
Matt Moussilou is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Matt Moussilou play?
Matt Moussilou played as a forward.
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B
Bruce AbdoulayeCongo · b. 1982
Y
Yannick SalemCongo · b. 1983
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Barel MoukoCongo · b. 1979
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Edson MingaCongo · b. 1979
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