Player name: Gaël Kakuta

Full name: Gaël Kakuta

Date of birth: 21 June 1991

Place of birth: Lille, France

Nationality: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo). Note: Born in France and represented France at youth level early in his career, later switched international allegiance to DR Congo.

Position: Attacking midfielder / Winger

Youth career:

• 1998–1999: Lille
• 1999–2003: CS Sedan Ardennes (youth level listed in some sources) / local youth clubs
• 2003–2007: Lens

Senior club career (selected clubs):

• 2007–2009: RC Lens (made senior debut with Lens; emerged from their academy)
• 2009–2015: Chelsea FC (signed by Chelsea in 2009; spent most time out on loan)
• Loans while under contract to Chelsea:
  • 2010: Fulham (loan)
  • 2010–2011: Bolton Wanderers (loan)
  • 2011–2012: Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk (loan)
  • 2012–2013: Dijon (loan)
  • 2013–2014: Vitesse Arnhem (loan)
  • 2014–2015: Lazio (loan)
• 2015–2017: Sevilla Atlético / Sevilla (brief spells, including Sevilla B)
• 2016–2017: Loan to Amiens SC
• 2017–2018: Amiens (permanent)
• 2018–2020: Rayo Vallecano
• 2020–2021: Lens (returned to RC Lens)
• 2021–2022: Amiens (second spell)
• 2022–present: As of last updates, Kakuta played for Ajaccio (or clubs in France/Portugal/Spain depending on season); please verify latest club as transfers occur frequently.

International career:

• France youth teams: represented France extensively at youth levels (U16–U21), including U21 caps.
• DR Congo senior team: switched allegiance and played for the Democratic Republic of the Congo senior national team (first call-ups and appearances in mid-2010s). Exact cap count varies by date.

Playing style: Quick, technically gifted attacking midfielder/winger known for dribbling, creativity and ability to play across the forward line.

Notable facts:

• Gained attention as a highly-rated youth product at Lens before Chelsea signed him in 2009.
• His move from Lens to Chelsea prompted a dispute and FIFA/UEFA rulings regarding youth transfers (compensation issues between Lens and Chelsea).
• Career includes many loans and several returns to French clubs, including multiple spells at Lens and Amiens.

Sources / last update note: Basic career facts are accurate to mid-2020s but transfers and current club status can change; consult the latest club roster or reputable databases (club websites, Transfermarkt, national federation) for up-to-the-minute information.