D.R. CongoBakambu won the Turkish Süper Lig title with Bursaspor in 2009-10 and the Greek Super League with Olympiacos in 2021-22. Individually, he was the top scorer in the Chinese Super League in 2018 and has been a key player for DR Congo in African Cup of Nations tournaments.
Cedric Bakambu is a Congolese professional footballer who primarily plays as a centre-forward. He began his career in France with Sochaux before moving to Turkey with Bursaspor and later to Spain with Villarreal, where he became a prolific goalscorer. He has also played for Beijing Guoan in China and Olympiacos in Greece, and represents the DR Congo national team.
Bakambu is known for his pace, strength, and clinical finishing, making him a constant threat in behind defenses. He is a hardworking striker who presses effectively and can hold up play, though his link-up play and consistency in front of goal can sometimes be inconsistent. His movement off the ball and ability to find space in the box are key attributes.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | World Cup Qualification Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 160 |
| 25/26 | LaLiga | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 562 |
| 25/26 | UEFA Europa League | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 420 |
| 25/26 | Copa del Rey | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 193 |
| 24/25 | UEFA Conference League | 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1013 |
| 24/25 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 24/25 | LaLiga | 25 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 696 |
| 24/25 | UEFA Conference League Qualifying | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Copa del Rey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 147 |
| 24/25 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 537 |
| 23/24 | UEFA Conference League | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 23/24 | Türkiye Kupasi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Süper Lig | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 185 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 181 |
| 23/24 | LaLiga | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 195 |
| 23/24 | UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 141 |
| 23/24 | UEFA Champions League | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 37 |
| 22/23 | Super League Play-off | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 700 |
| 22/23 | Kypello Elladas | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 266 |
| 22/23 | Super League 1 | 22 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1437 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Ligue 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| 22/23 | UEFA Europa League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | UEFA Champions League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | UEFA Conference League | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 333 |
| 21/22 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Coupe de France | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| 21/22 | Ligue 1 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 355 |
| 21/22 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 229 |
| 2025 | African Nations Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 238 |
| 2024 | Africa Cup of Nations | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 373 |
| 2023 | African Nations Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Chinese Super League | 13 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 932 |
| 2021 | Chinese FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | African Nations Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | AFC Champions League (- 2024) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Chinese Super League Championship Play-Offs | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 427 |
| 2020 | Chinese Super League | 14 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 958 |
| 2020 | Chinese FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | AFC Champions League (- 2024) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2019 | Chinese Super League | 16 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1309 |
| 2019 | Chinese FA Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2019 | Chinese FA Cup | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 |
| 2019 | Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 390 |
| 2019 | AFC Champions League (- 2024) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 539 |
| 2018 | Chinese Super League | 23 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2045 |
| 2018 | Chinese FA Cup | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 426 |
| 2017 | Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 |
| 2016 | African Nations Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | U20 World Cup | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 391 |
| 2011 | UEFA Under-19 Euro | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 344 |
| 20/21 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 |
| 19/20 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 579 |
| 19/20 | International Friendlies | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| 19/20 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 315 |
| 18/19 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 136 |
| 17/18 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | LaLiga | 15 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1269 |
| 17/18 | UEFA Europa League | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 260 |
| 17/18 | Copa del Rey | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| 17/18 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 347 |
| 16/17 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 383 |
| 16/17 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | LaLiga | 26 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1567 |
| 16/17 | UEFA Europa League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 374 |
| 16/17 | UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Copa del Rey | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| 15/16 | TFF Süper Kupa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 15/16 | Süper Lig | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 15/16 | LaLiga | 34 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1858 |
| 15/16 | UEFA Europa League | 13 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 940 |
| 15/16 | Copa del Rey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 146 |
| 15/16 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 349 |
| 14/15 | Türkiye Kupasi | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 917 |
| 14/15 | Süper Lig | 27 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1839 |
| 14/15 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| 14/15 | Coupe de la Ligue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | Ligue 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | Coupe de la Ligue | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 210 |
| 13/14 | Coupe de France | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
| 13/14 | Ligue 1 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2023 |
| 13/14 | Championnat National 2 - Groupe B | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 12/13 | Coupe de la Ligue | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 114 |
| 12/13 | Coupe de France | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 136 |
| 12/13 | Ligue 1 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2302 |
| 11/12 | UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12 | Coupe de la Ligue | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| 11/12 | Coupe de France | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| 11/12 | Ligue 1 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 862 |
| 11/12 | UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | International Friendlies | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 |
| 10/11 | Coupe de la Ligue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | Coupe de France | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 47 |
| 10/11 | Ligue 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
| 09/10 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 132 |
| 09/10 | Coupe Gambardella | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 09/10 | Ligue 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | Championnat National 2 - Groupe B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |