Mushaga Bakenga
Norwegian association football player
DR Congo
Forward
Mushaga Bakenga: profile
Mushaga Bakenga (born 8 August 1992 in Trondheim, Norway) is a retired DR Congo footballer who played as a forward.
Bakenga made the step into senior football with SK Nationalkameratene in 2005. He played for 7 clubs in 4 countries since 2005. The busiest spell of his career was at Rosenborg BK (2009–2012): 34 appearances and 12 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 158 appearances and 60 goals.
At international level, Bakenga represented Norway (2014–present).
Key facts
- Countries played in
- 4: Norway, Belgium, Denmark and Germany
- Club goals per game
- 0.38 (60 in 158)
- Latest move
- Molde FK (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Joël Matip, Chancel Mbemba and Pape Cheikh Diop (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006 |  SK Nationalkameratene |
34 | 26 | |
| 2007–2008 | Rosenborg BK |
Eliteserien | 14 | 6 |
| 2009–2012 | Rosenborg BK |
Eliteserien | 34 | 12 |
| 2012 |  Club Brugge K.V. |
Belgian Pro League | 8 | 1 |
| 2012–2013 | Cercle Brugge K.S.V. |
Belgian Pro League | 27 | 7 |
| 2013 | Club Brugge K.V. |
Belgian Pro League | – | – |
| 2013–2014 |  Esbjerg fB |
Danish 1st Division | 24 | 6 |
| 2014–2015 |  Eintracht Braunschweig |
2. Bundesliga | 17 | 2 |
| 2015– | Molde FK |
Eliteserien | – | – |
| Total | 158 | 60 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Norway U15 |
Under-15 | 4 | 4 |
| 2008 | Norway U16 |
Under-16 | 12 | 8 |
| 2008–2009 | Norway U17 |
Under-17 | 12 | 1 |
| 2009 | Norway U17 |
Under-17 | 10 | 1 |
| 2009–2011 | Norway U19 |
Under-19 | 12 | 4 |
| 2010 | Norway U18 |
Under-18 | 7 | 6 |
| 2011–2014 | Norway U21 |
Under-21 | 16 | 11 |
| 2014– | Norway U23 |
Under-23 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014– | Norway |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Mushaga Bakenga?
Mushaga Bakenga was born on 8 August 1992, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Mushaga Bakenga born?
Mushaga Bakenga was born in Trondheim, Norway.
Which national team does Mushaga Bakenga play for?
Mushaga Bakenga played international football for Norway.
Which clubs has Mushaga Bakenga played for?
Mushaga Bakenga's recorded clubs are SK Nationalkameratene, Rosenborg BK, Club Brugge K.V., Cercle Brugge K.S.V., Esbjerg fB, Eintracht Braunschweig and Molde FK.
How tall is Mushaga Bakenga?
Mushaga Bakenga is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Mushaga Bakenga play?
Mushaga Bakenga played as a forward.
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Benik AfobeDR Congo · b. 1993
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Neeskens KebanoDR Congo · b. 1992
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