Richard Mapuata N'Kiambi
Richard Mapuata N'Kiambi Esola (born 27 February 1965) is a retired Zaire international footballer, who played as a forward.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Richard Mapuata N'Kiambi Esola | ||
Date of birth | 27 February 1965 | ||
Place of birth | Kinshasa, Zaire | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
–1985 | CS Imana | ||
1985–1986 | Standard Liège | ||
1986–1988 | Belenenses | 51 | (21) |
1988–1990 | Bellinzona | ||
1990–1991 | Aarau | ||
National team | |||
– | Zaire | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Club career
Born in Kinshasa, Mapuata began his career with Cercle Sportif Imana. He moved to play in the Belgian Pro League at the age of 20, signing with Standard Liège.[1] One year later, he would join Portuguese Liga side C.F. Os Belenenses for two seasons. While with Belenenses, Mapuata scored the goal in a famous UEFA Cup victory against FC Barcelona.[2]
He finished his playing career in the Swiss first division, playing for AC Bellinzona and FC Aarau.
International career
Mapuata played for Zaire at the 1988[3] Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Personal
His son, Cédric,[4] is a retired professional footballer.
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References
- Vande Weyer, Philippe (7 February 1989). "La fausse inconstance" (in French). Lesoir.be.
- Rui Tovar (5 November 2010). "Na última vez que esteve em Portugal Schuster perdeu o jogo e a cabeça" (in Portuguese). informação online.
- Courtney, Barrie & Cazal, Jean-Michel (2 February 2005). "International Matches 1988 - Africa". RSSSF.
- "L'attaquant congolais Cédric Makiadi signe à Fribourg" (PDF) (in French). Les Dépêches de Brazzaville. 4 June 2009.
External links
- Richard Mapuata N'Kiambi – FIFA competition record
- Richard Mapuata N'Kiambi at ForaDeJogo
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