Mavuba Mafuila

Mavuba Mafuila

DR Congolese footballer (1949-1997)

DR Congo Forward Nationality explained
1949Born
1Int'l goals*
1Clubs

Mavuba Mafuila: profile

Mavuba Mafuila (born 15 December 1949 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) was a DR Congo footballer who played as a forward. He died on 30 November 1996.

Mafuila started out at Association Sportive Vita Club in 1968.

At international level, Mafuila represented DR Congo (1970–1974). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Ghana on 19 August 1973 (World Cup Qualification).

Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Claude Makelélé, Steve Mandanda and Dieumerci Mbokani.

Eligibility explained: Why does Mavuba Mafuila play for DR Congo?

Key facts

Senior international debut
1970 (aged about 21)
First international goal
1973 – aged 23 (match)
Club career
1968–1982 (15 seasons)
Shares a birthday with
Rabah Madjer, Famara Diedhiou and Floyd Ayité (more)

Club career

YearsClubLeagueAppsGoals
1968–1982 Association Sportive Vita Club Linafoot – –

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

International career

YearsTeamLevelCapsGoals
1970–1974 DR Congo Senior ––

International goals (1)

#DateMatchMinCompetition
119 Aug 1973 DR Congo 4–1 Ghana 89 (pen) 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

Where was Mavuba Mafuila born?

Mavuba Mafuila was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.

Which national team does Mavuba Mafuila play for?

Mavuba Mafuila played international football for DR Congo.

Which clubs has Mavuba Mafuila played for?

Mavuba Mafuila's recorded clubs are Association Sportive Vita Club.

What position does Mavuba Mafuila play?

Mavuba Mafuila played as a forward.

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