How many caps did Cédric Bakambu win for DR Congo?

Cédric Bakambu won 38 caps for DR Congo, scoring 13 goals.

Which clubs did Cédric Bakambu play for?

Rayo Vallecano (2010–2014), FC Sochaux-Montbéliard (2010–2014), Bursaspor (2014–2015), Villarreal CF (2015–2018), Beijing Guoan (2018–2022), Olympique de Marseille (2022–present).

Where does Cédric Bakambu rank among DR Congo's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Cédric Bakambu #18 of DR Congo's 33 greatest players of all time, in the Stalwart tier.

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Cédric Bakambu

Stalwart ST, also SS Right-footed finisher

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1991

Clubs

Rayo Vallecano, Villarreal CF, Beijing Guoan

#18

Editorial rank of 33 for DR Congo

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In January 2018 Beijing Guoan paid the €40 million release clause in his Villarreal contract, and he left China four years later as the club's all-time leading scorer with 48 goals. Bakambu has 21 goals in 73 caps for DR Congo, won the Turkish title with Galatasaray in 2024 and the Chinese FA Cup in 2018, reached the 2025 Conference League final with Real Betis, and finished top scorer in both the Chinese and Greek leagues. Career record: 38 caps and 13 goals for DR Congo; club career at Rayo Vallecano, Villarreal CF, Beijing Guoan.

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Career record

2010–2014	Rayo Vallecano
2010–2014	FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
2014–2015	Bursaspor
2015–2018	Villarreal CF
2018–2022	Beijing Guoan
2022–today	Olympique de Marseille
DR Congo	38 caps, 13 goals

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Around Bakambu in the almanac

One rank above: Youssouf Mulumbu at #17.

One rank below: Hérita Ilunga at #19.

DR Congo's editorial top five: Pierre Ndaye Mulamba · Paul Bonga Bonga · Trésor Mputu · Bwanga Tshimen · Chancel Mbemba.