5 Chancel Mbemba
Chancel Mbemba, 1994-08-08, Defender for Congo DR, plays for Lille. 107 international caps, 2 goals. Part of Congo DR's 2026 World Cup Group K squad.
Biography
Marseille centre-back and the backbone of DR Congo's defence. Currently plying his trade at Marseille, a dependable defender, Chancel Mbemba combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Congo DR's backline. Has earned 60 international caps, scoring 2 goals, building significant international experience. Will feature for Congo DR at the 2026 World Cup, the team's second-ever appearance on the world stage.
Career Timeline
A year later, he moved to Newcastle United, where he played in the Premier League and won the Championship in 2017.
A full international for DR Congo since 2012, Mbemba is the national team’s most capped player and represented the country at six Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, finishing third in 2015.
Mbemba began his professional career Anderlecht, where he won the Belgian Pro League in his debut season of 2013–14.