Zola Matumona
Democratic Republic of the Congo footballer
DR Congo
Wing half
Zola Matumona: profile
Zola Matumona (born 26 November 1981 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) is a retired DR Congo footballer who played as a wing half.
Matumona started out at Association Sportive Vita Club in 2001. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 2001. The busiest spell of his career was at Football Club Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek (2006–2009): 51 appearances and 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 60 appearances and 7 goals.
At international level, Matumona represented DR Congo (2002–present), earning 10 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Uganda on 5 June 2005 (World Cup Qualification).
Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Claude Makelélé, Steve Mandanda and Dieumerci Mbokani.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2002 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2005 – aged 23 (match)
- Countries played in
- 3: DR Congo, Angola and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.12 (7 in 60)
- Latest move
- Progresso Associação do Sambizanga (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Aruna Dindane and Michael Eneramo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2002 | Association Sportive Vita Club |
Linafoot | – | – |
| 2003 | FC Saint Eloi Lupopo |
Linafoot | – | – |
| 2004–2005 | Association Sportive Vita Club |
Linafoot | – | – |
| 2006 |  Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto |
Girabola | – | – |
| 2006–2009 |  Football Club Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek |
Belgian First Division B | 51 | 7 |
| 2009–2013 | R.A.E.C. Mons |
Belgian Pro League | – | – |
| 2013–2014 | Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto |
Girabola | – | – |
| 2014 | R.A.E.C. Mons |
Belgian Pro League | 9 | 0 |
| 2015– | Progresso Associação do Sambizanga |
Girabola | – | – |
| Total | 60 | 7 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
International goals (4)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Jun 2005 | DR Congo 4–0 Uganda | 78 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 8 Jun 2008 | DR Congo 1–0 Malawi | 75 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 13 Jun 2008 | Djibouti 0–6 DR Congo | 40 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 13 Jun 2008 | Djibouti 0–6 DR Congo | 49 | 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 Zola Matumona?
Zola Matumona was born on 26 November 1981, which makes him 44 years old.
Where was Zola Matumona born?
Zola Matumona was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Which national team does Zola Matumona play for?
Zola Matumona played international football for DR Congo. He has 10 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Zola Matumona played for?
Zola Matumona's recorded clubs are Association Sportive Vita Club, FC Saint Eloi Lupopo, Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto, Football Club Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek, R.A.E.C. Mons and Progresso Associação do Sambizanga.
What position does Zola Matumona play?
Zola Matumona played as a wing half.
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