Roger Lukaku
DR Congolese association football player (1967-2025)
Roger Lukaku: profile
Roger Lukaku (born 6 June 1967 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) was a DR Congo footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 28 September 2025.
Lukaku made the step into senior football with K. Rupel Boom F.C. in 1990. He played for 7 clubs in 2 countries since 1990. The busiest spell of his career was at R.F.C. Seraing (1993–1995): 60 appearances and 27 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 181 appearances and 52 goals.
At international level, Lukaku represented DR Congo (1994–1996). Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Liberia on 11 October 1992 (World Cup Qualification).
Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Claude Makelélé, Steve Mandanda and Dieumerci Mbokani.
Eligibility explained: Why does Roger Lukaku play for DR Congo?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1994 (aged about 27)
- First international goal
- 1992 – aged 25 (match)
- Countries played in
- 2: Belgium and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.29 (52 in 181)
- Height
- 179 cm — taller than 51% of DR Congo internationals on record
- Latest move
- KV Mechelen (1998)
- Shares a birthday with
- Yvon Mvogo, Rayan Aït-Nouri and Tony Yeboah (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1993 |  K. Rupel Boom F.C. |
Belgian Third Division | 43 | 11 |
| 1993–1995 | R.F.C. Seraing |
Belgian Pro League | 60 | 27 |
| 1995–1996 | Beerschot A.C. |
Belgian Pro League | 28 | 9 |
| 1996–1997 |  Gençlerbirliği S.K. |
Süper Lig | 30 | 3 |
| 1998 | KV Mechelen |
Belgian Pro League | – | – |
| 1998–1999 | KV Oostende |
Challenger Pro League | 20 | 2 |
| — | K. Boom F.C. |
Belgian Provincial leagues | – | – |
| Total | 181 | 52 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1996 |  DR Congo |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 Oct 1992 | DR Congo 4–2 Liberia | 72 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 11 Oct 1992 | DR Congo 4–2 Liberia | 85 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 25 Jan 1996 | Liberia 0–2 DR Congo | 5 (pen) | 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
Where was Roger Lukaku born?
Roger Lukaku was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Which national team does Roger Lukaku play for?
Roger Lukaku played international football for DR Congo.
Which clubs has Roger Lukaku played for?
Roger Lukaku's recorded clubs are K. Rupel Boom F.C., R.F.C. Seraing, Beerschot A.C., Gençlerbirliği S.K., KV Mechelen, KV Oostende and K. Boom F.C..
How tall is Roger Lukaku?
Roger Lukaku is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Roger Lukaku play?
Roger Lukaku played as a midfielder.
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