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Meschak Elia
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28 / DR Congo · 2016–

Meschak Elia

RM dribblerfinisher
Life
1997
#28
Editorial rank of 33 for DR Congo
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Kigali, 7 February 2016: he left the African Nations Championship as its best player and joint top scorer on four goals, DR Congo having beaten Mali 3-1 in the final at the Amahoro Stadium.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q22162731
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One rank above: Marcel Tisserand at #27.

One rank below: Gabriel Zakuani at #29.

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

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