Player Name: Paul-José Mpoku

Nationality: Congolese (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Position: Attacking midfielder / Winger

Date of Birth: November 18, 1992

Place of Birth: Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Height: Approximately 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)

Club Career (highlights):

• Early youth career in Belgium (R.S.C. Anderlecht youth system and others)
• Senior breakthrough with Standard Liège (Belgium)
• Played for Italian side Chievo Verona (loan) and later Crotone (loan)
• Returned to Belgium with S.V. Zulte Waregem
• Moved to Saudi Arabia (e.g., Al-Faisaly) and played for other clubs in Turkey and the Middle East at various points
• Career has included spells across Belgium, Italy, Turkey and the Middle East — notable for technical ability, dribbling and attacking creativity

International Career:

• Represents the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) national team
• Made his senior international debut in 2011
• Has been capped multiple times and scored for the national team, including participation in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying and tournaments when selected

Playing Style:

• Creative attacking midfielder/winger with good close control and dribbling
• Able to play centrally or out wide, contributes with key passes and occasional goals
• Often used to unlock defenses and link midfield to attack

Notable Facts:

• Born in DR Congo but came through the Belgian youth system and holds strong ties to Belgian football
• Has professional experience across several European leagues and in the Middle East

Note: Club affiliations and stats change over time; for the most current club and appearance/goal totals check the latest sources (club website, league records or updated sports databases).