Gael Kakuta
Full name: Gael Kakuta
Current team: Larissa
Playing position: Midfielder
Nationality: Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
Date of birth: 21 June, 1991 (35 years)
Place of birth: Lille, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
Weight: 141.1 lb
Height: 5 ft 8 in
Preferred foot: Left
Market value: €325k
Current team: Larissa
Playing position: Midfielder
Nationality: Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
Date of birth: 21 June, 1991 (35 years)
Place of birth: Lille, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
Weight: 141.1 lb
Height: 5 ft 8 in
Preferred foot: Left
Market value: €325k
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Where to Watch Gael Kakuta
TV and streaming coverage by competition
Gael Kakuta plays as a midfielder for Larissa and represents the Democratic Republic of the Congo internationally. The competitions and their broadcast coverage in the United States are listed below.
Fox Sports
Available on: FOX Network, Fox Soccer Plus, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, FOX 4K, FOX One, FOX Sports App, Foxsports.com, Tubi
NBC Sports
Fox Sports, NBC Sports, Futbol de Primera Radio, SiriusXM FC, TyC Sports Internacional USA
More info: How to watch World Cup in the United States
Statistics
Gael Kakuta Statistics
Domestic Leagues
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | AEL Larissa | Super League | 468 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2025/26 | Sakaryaspor | 1. Lig | 800 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2024/25 | Sakaryaspor | 1. Lig | 133 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2024/25 | Esteghlal F.C. | Persian Gulf Pro League | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2023/24 | Amiens | Ligue 2 | 1679 | 22 | 21 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | |||
| 2022/23 | Amiens | Ligue 2 | 1651 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2022/23 | Lens | Ligue 1 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2021/22 | Lens | Ligue 1 | 1690 | 29 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2020/21 | Lens | Ligue 1 | 2417 | 35 | 32 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 0 | |||
| 2019/20 | Amiens | Ligue 1 | 2010 | 24 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | |||
| 2018/19 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | 720 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2017/18 | Amiens | Ligue 1 | 3092 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | |||
| 2016/17 | Dep. A Coruna | La Liga | 542 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2016 | Hebei | Super League | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2015/16 | Sevilla | Primera Division | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014/15 | Rayo Vallecano | Primera Division | 35 | 5 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2013/14 | Vitesse | Eredivisie | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2012/13 | Vitesse | Eredivisie | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2011/12 | Dijon | Ligue 1 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2011/12 | Bolton | Premier League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2010/11 | Fulham | Premier League | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2010/11 | Chelsea | Premier League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2009/10 | Chelsea | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Domestic Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | Amiens | Coupe de France | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2021/22 | Lens | Coupe de France | 105 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020/21 | Lens | Coupe de France | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2017/18 | Amiens | Coupe de la Ligue | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2015/16 | Sevilla | Copa del Rey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2013/14 | Vitesse | KNVB Beker | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2011/12 | Dijon | Coupe de France | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2011/12 | Bolton | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2009/10 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2009/10 | Chelsea | Carling Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
International Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | Esteghlal F.C. | AFC Champions League Elite | 117 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2013/14 | Lazio | UEFA Europa League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2013/14 | Vitesse | UEFA Europa League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2010/11 | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2009/10 | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
National Team
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Congo DR | Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2026 | Congo DR | World Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2025 | Congo DR | Africa Cup of Nations | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2025 | Congo DR | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 45 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024 | Congo DR | Friendly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2023 | Congo DR | Africa Cup of Nations | 267 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023 | Congo DR | Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2023 | Congo DR | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 144 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2022 | Congo DR | World Cup | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2021 | Congo DR | Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2021 | Congo DR | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2019 | Congo DR | Friendly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2019 | Congo DR | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2018 | Congo DR | World Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017 | Congo DR | Friendly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2011 | France U20 | FIFA U-20 World Cup | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2010 | France U19 | UEFA U19 European Championship | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Trophies
Gael Kakuta Trophies
| Competition | Position | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| England - FA Cup | Winner | 2 | 2009/2010, 2008/2009 |
| England - Premier League | Winner | 1 | 2009/2010 |
| England - Community Shield | Winner | 1 | 2009/2010 |
| England - Community Shield | 2nd Place | 1 | 2010 |
| Europe - UEFA U19 Championship | Winner | 1 | 2009/2010 |
| Europe - UEFA Super Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2015 |
Transfers
Gael Kakuta Transfers
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.02.2026 | Sakaryaspor | AEL Larissa | Free agent |
| 09.02.2025 | Esteghlal F.C. | Sakaryaspor | Free agent |
| 08.08.2024 | Amiens | Esteghlal F.C. | Transfer |
| 05.10.2022 | Lens | Amiens | Free agent |
| 01.07.2021 | Amiens | Lens | Transfer |
| 30.06.2021 | Lens | Amiens | Return from loan |
| 09.07.2020 | Amiens | Lens | Loan |
| 09.08.2019 | Rayo Vallecano | Amiens | Transfer |
| 13.07.2018 | Hebei | Rayo Vallecano | Transfer |
| 30.06.2018 | Amiens | Hebei | Return from loan |
| 11.08.2017 | Hebei | Amiens | Loan |
| 30.06.2017 | Dep. A Coruna | Hebei | Return from loan |
| 17.01.2017 | Hebei | Dep. A Coruna | Loan |
| 05.02.2016 | Sevilla | Hebei | Transfer |
| 01.07.2015 | Chelsea | Sevilla | Transfer |
| 30.06.2015 | Rayo Vallecano | Chelsea | Return from loan |
| 31.07.2014 | Chelsea | Rayo Vallecano | Loan |
| 30.06.2014 | Lazio | Chelsea | Return from loan |
| 31.01.2014 | Chelsea | Lazio | Loan |
| 02.01.2014 | Vitesse | Chelsea | Return from loan |
| 31.08.2012 | Chelsea | Vitesse | Loan |
| 30.06.2012 | Dijon | Chelsea | Return from loan |
| 11.01.2012 | Chelsea | Dijon | Loan |
| 31.12.2011 | Bolton | Chelsea | Return from loan |
| 31.08.2011 | Chelsea | Bolton | Loan |
| 31.05.2011 | Fulham | Chelsea | Return from loan |
| 25.01.2011 | Chelsea | Fulham | Loan |
| 01.07.2007 | Lens | Chelsea | Transfer |
Sidelined
Gael Kakuta Injuries
| Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle/Foot Injury | 01.09.2022 | 08.09.2022 |
| Thigh Injury | 05.08.2022 | 18.08.2022 |
| Knee Injury | 10.05.2022 | 01.07.2022 |
| Knee Injury | 18.04.2022 | 22.04.2022 |
| Knee Injury | 04.04.2022 | 15.04.2022 |
| Calf Injury | 05.12.2021 | 04.01.2022 |
| Thigh Injury | 11.10.2021 | 22.10.2021 |
| Virus | 21.04.2021 | 29.04.2021 |
| Thigh Injury | 01.03.2021 | 10.03.2021 |
| Knee Injury | 15.12.2019 | 24.01.2020 |
| Hip/Thigh Injury | 09.11.2018 | 19.12.2018 |
| Ankle/Foot Injury | 25.02.2018 | 06.03.2018 |
| Hip/Thigh Injury | 30.03.2017 | 06.04.2017 |
| Hip/Thigh Injury | 04.03.2017 | 11.03.2017 |
| Hamstring | 13.11.2015 | 10.12.2015 |
| Thigh Injury | 21.09.2015 | 01.11.2015 |
| Knock | 20.05.2015 | 01.06.2015 |
| Hamstring | 09.08.2013 | 10.09.2013 |
