In 1961 World Soccer picked him for its world XI beside Pelé, Di Stéfano and Puskás, the first African ever chosen, and a year later he became the first non-naturalised African to play a European Cup semi-final when Standard Liège met Real Madrid. Three Belgian championships at Standard between 1958 and 1963, runner-up for the 1960 Golden Shoe, and later technical director of Congo's national team. Career record: club career at Daring Club Motema Pembe, Standard Liège, Royal Charleroi S.C..
| 1954–1957 | Daring Club Motema Pembe |
| 1957–1963 | Standard Liège |
| 1963–1967 | Royal Charleroi S.C. |
One rank above: Pierre Ndaye Mulamba at #1.
One rank below: Trésor Mputu at #3.
DR Congo's editorial top five: Pierre Ndaye Mulamba · Paul Bonga Bonga · Trésor Mputu · Bwanga Tshimen · Chancel Mbemba.