CORNERFLICK
- 35AgeBorn 21 Jun 1991
- Esteghlal FCClubSince 2024
- Persian Gulf Pro LeagueLeague
DR CongoNational team
The shape of him
Gaël Kakuta is a 35-year-old forward at Esteghlal FC and a DR Congo international. A forward is measured in end product: the movement that finds space, the finish that decides it, and the threat that pins defenders back.
The job
Stretch the defence, take the chances that come, and lead the press from the front.
Honours 9
- 3FA Cup2008/09 · 2009/10
- 2Premier League2009/10
- 2Community Shield2009/10
- 2UEFA U19 Championship2009/10
Career journey
2024 – 2025Congo DR
2025 – 2026Larisa
2025 – 2026Sakaryaspor- 2025 – 2027Congo DR
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| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 – 2027 | Congo DR | 8 | 2 |
| 2025 – 2026 | Sakaryaspor | 10 | 1 |
| 2025 – 2026 | Larisa | 11 | 1 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Congo DR | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Esteghlal FC | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Sakaryaspor | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Congo DR | 11 | 1 |
| 2022 – 2024 | Amiens | 44 | 12 |
| 2022 – 2023 | Congo DR | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 – 2023 | Lens | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 – 2022 | Congo DR | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 – 2022 | Lens | 67 | 14 |
| 2019 – 2020 | Congo DR | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 – 2020 | Amiens | 24 | 2 |
| 2018 – 2019 | Congo DR | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 – 2019 | Rayo Vallecano | 12 | 1 |
| 2017 – 2018 | Congo DR | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 – 2018 | Amiens | 38 | 6 |
| 2016 – 2017 | Deportivo La Coruna | 10 | 2 |
| 2016 – 2017 | Hebei Zhongji | 24 | 2 |
| 2015 – 2016 | Sevilla | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 – 2015 | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | 5 |
| 2013 – 2014 | Vitesse | 14 | 3 |
| 2013 – 2014 | France U21 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 – 2014 | Lazio | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 – 2013 | Vitesse | 16 | 1 |
| 2011 – 2012 | France U20 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 – 2012 | Dijon | 16 | 5 |
| 2011 – 2012 | Bolton | 6 | 1 |
| 2010 – 2011 | France U19 | 5 | 2 |
| 2010 – 2011 | Fulham | 7 | 1 |
| 2009 – 2011 | Chelsea | 16 | 0 |
Quick facts
- Full name
- Gaël Kakuta
- Date of birth
- 21 Jun 1991 (35)
- Place of birth
- Lille
- Nationality
- DR Congo
- Position
- Forward
- Current club
- EFEsteghlal FC
- Joined
- 8 Aug 2024
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