Tsholola Tshinyama
Congolese footballer (born 1980)
DR Congo
Midfielder
Tsholola Tshinyama: profile
Tsholola Tshinyama (born 12 December 1980 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) is a retired DR Congo footballer who played as a midfielder.
Tshinyama started out at AS Saint-Luc in 2000. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 2000 and 2013. His most appearances came at K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen (2007–2013), where he made 112 appearances and scored 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 290 appearances and 14 goals.
At international level, Tshinyama represented DR Congo (2001–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Djibouti on 22 June 2008 (World Cup Qualification).
Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Claude Makelélé, Steve Mandanda and Dieumerci Mbokani.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2001 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2008 – aged 27 (match)
- Club career
- 2000–2013 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: DR Congo, South Africa and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (14 in 290)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 23% of DR Congo internationals on record
- Latest move
- K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Victor Moses, Nathaniel Chalobah and Adam Larsen Kwarasey (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | AS Saint-Luc |
Linafoot | 30 | 1 |
| 2001–2003 | TP Mazembe |
Linafoot | 63 | 6 |
| 2003–2007 |  Cape Town Spurs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 85 | 5 |
| 2007–2013 |  K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen |
Challenger Pro League | 112 | 2 |
| Total | 290 | 14 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001– | DR Congo |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 Jun 2008 | DR Congo 5–1 Djibouti | 59 | 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 Tsholola Tshinyama?
Tsholola Tshinyama was born on 12 December 1980, which makes him 45 years old.
Where was Tsholola Tshinyama born?
Tsholola Tshinyama was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Which national team does Tsholola Tshinyama play for?
Tsholola Tshinyama played international football for DR Congo.
Which clubs has Tsholola Tshinyama played for?
Tsholola Tshinyama's recorded clubs are AS Saint-Luc, TP Mazembe, Cape Town Spurs F.C. and K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen.
How tall is Tsholola Tshinyama?
Tsholola Tshinyama is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Tsholola Tshinyama play?
Tsholola Tshinyama played as a midfielder.
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