Nzelo Hervé Lembi
Democratic Republic of the Congo footballer
Nzelo Hervé Lembi: profile
Nzelo Hervé Lembi (born 25 August 1975 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) is a former DR Congo footballer who played as a defender.
Lembi's senior club career began in 1990 at Bingu. He played for 7 clubs in 4 countries between 1990 and 2009. His most appearances came at Club Brugge K.V. (1995–2002), where he made 134 appearances and scored 15 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 303 appearances and 31 goals.
At international level, Lembi represented DR Congo (1994–2005). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Congo on 12 January 1997 (World Cup Qualification).
Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Claude Makelélé, Steve Mandanda and Dieumerci Mbokani.
Nationality explained: Why does Nzelo Hervé Lembi play for DR Congo?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1994 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 1997 – aged 21 (match)
- Club career
- 1990–2009 (20 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: DR Congo, Belgium, Germany and Ukraine
- Club goals per game
- 0.10 (31 in 303)
- Latest move
- Beerschot A.C. (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Salif Sané, Oswin Appollis and Moussa Maâzou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1991 | Bingu | – | – | |
| 1991–1992 |  Association Sportive Vita Club |
Linafoot | – | – |
| 1992–1995 |  K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen |
Challenger Pro League | 48 | 13 |
| 1995–2002 | Club Brugge K.V. |
Belgian Pro League | 134 | 15 |
| 2002–2006 |  1. FC Kaiserslautern |
2. Bundesliga | 90 | 3 |
| 2006–2007 |  FC Metalurh Donetsk |
Premier League | 14 | 0 |
| 2007–2009 | Beerschot A.C. |
Belgian Pro League | 17 | 0 |
| Total | 303 | 31 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–2005 | DR Congo |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 Jan 1997 | DR Congo 1–1 Congo | 13 | 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 Nzelo Hervé Lembi?
Nzelo Hervé Lembi was born on 25 August 1975, which makes him 51 years old.
Where was Nzelo Hervé Lembi born?
Nzelo Hervé Lembi was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Which national team does Nzelo Hervé Lembi play for?
Nzelo Hervé Lembi played international football for DR Congo.
Which clubs has Nzelo Hervé Lembi played for?
Nzelo Hervé Lembi's recorded clubs are Bingu, Association Sportive Vita Club, K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen, Club Brugge K.V., 1. FC Kaiserslautern, FC Metalurh Donetsk and Beerschot A.C..
What position does Nzelo Hervé Lembi play?
Nzelo Hervé Lembi played as a defender.
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