#11Attacking Midfield

Gael Kakuta

Market Value€250k

D.R. Congo

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90min blocks

Market Value

€250k

Career Achievements

Kakuta won the UEFA Youth League with Chelsea's U19 side in 2015 and was named the club's Young Player of the Year in 2010. He also earned individual recognition for his performances at Vitesse and helped Rayo Vallecano gain promotion to La Liga.

Biography

Gael Kakuta is a French-born attacking midfielder who rose to prominence at Chelsea's academy before moving to several clubs across Europe, including Vitesse, Sevilla, and Rayo Vallecano. He has represented the Democratic Republic of the Congo at international level. Known for his technical ability and creativity, Kakuta has had a nomadic career with spells in multiple leagues.

Playing Style

Kakuta is a skillful and agile playmaker who excels in tight spaces, using close control and quick dribbling to unlock defenses. His vision and passing range make him a threat in the final third, though he can be inconsistent and lacks physicality. He typically operates as a number 10 or on the wing, cutting inside to create chances.

Market Value History

Season Stats (Türkiye Kupasi)

All seasons (108)

Season	Comp	Apps	G	A	YC	RC	Min
25/26	Türkiye Kupasi	0	0	0	0	0	0
25/26	1.Lig	20	8	3	3	0	1611
25/26	Super League Play-out	7	1	1	0	0	201
25/26	World Cup Qualification Playoffs	0	0	0	0	0	0
25/26	Super League 1	5	0	1	0	0	275
25/26	International Friendlies	1	0	0	0	0	32
24/25	1.Lig	8	1	2	0	0	347
24/25	Hazfi Cup	1	0	0	0	0	71
24/25	Persian Gulf Pro League	13	0	1	1	0	704
24/25	International Friendlies	0	0	0	0	0	0
24/25	Africa Cup of Nations Qualification	1	0	0	0	0	45
24/25	AFC Champions League Elite	4	0	0	0	0	132
23/24	World Cup Qualification Africa	4	0	0	0	0	246
23/24	International Friendlies	2	0	0	0	0	137
23/24	Coupe de France	0	0	0	0	0	0
23/24	Ligue 2	22	6	2	3	1	1680
22/23	International Friendlies	1	0	0	0	0	17
22/23	Coupe de France	1	2	0	0	0	61
22/23	Ligue 2	21	4	2	1	0	1651
22/23	Ligue 1	2	0	0	0	0	20
21/22	International Friendlies	0	0	0	0	0	0
21/22	Coupe de France	2	0	1	0	0	104
21/22	Ligue 1	29	3	2	1	0	1683
21/22	Africa Cup of Nations Qualification	3	1	0	0	0	218
2025	African Nations Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0
2025	Africa Cup of Nations	2	2	1	0	0	125
2024	Africa Cup of Nations	4	0	0	0	0	267
2023	African Nations Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0
2021	African Nations Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0
2019	Africa Cup of Nations	0	0	0	0	0	0
2017	Chinese Super League	0	0	0	0	0	0
2016	Chinese Super League	24	2	3	0	0	1496
2016	Chinese FA Cup	0	0	0	0	0	0
2011	U20 World Cup	7	0	0	0	0	293
2011	UEFA Under-19 Euro	5	2	1	0	0	422
2008	UEFA Under-17 Euro	5	0	0	1	0	420
20/21	International Friendlies	1	0	0	0	0	55
20/21	Coupe de France	1	0	0	0	0	16
20/21	Ligue 1	35	11	5	3	0	2413
19/20	World Cup Qualification Africa	3	1	0	0	0	197
19/20	International Friendlies	2	0	0	0	0	103
19/20	Coupe de la Ligue	0	0	0	0	0	0
19/20	Coupe de France	0	0	0	0	0	0
19/20	Ligue 1	24	2	5	4	0	2010
19/20	Africa Cup of Nations Qualification	2	0	0	1	0	125
18/19	International Friendlies	0	0	0	0	0	0
18/19	LaLiga	12	1	0	1	0	720
18/19	Copa del Rey	0	0	0	0	0	0
17/18	International Friendlies	0	0	0	0	0	0
17/18	Coupe de la Ligue	2	0	0	0	0	105
17/18	Coupe de France	0	0	0	0	0	0
17/18	Ligue 1	36	6	6	3	0	3093
17/18	Africa Cup of Nations Qualification	2	0	0	0	0	142
16/17	World Cup Qualification Africa	2	0	1	0	0	165
16/17	International Friendlies	1	1	0	0	0	90
16/17	LaLiga	10	2	1	0	0	542
15/16	UEFA Super Cup	0	0	0	0	0	0
15/16	LaLiga	2	0	0	1	0	48
15/16	UEFA Champions League	0	0	0	0	0	0
15/16	Copa del Rey	3	1	1	0	0	137
14/15	LaLiga	35	5	7	2	0	3061
14/15	Copa del Rey	0	0	0	0	0	0
13/14	KNVB Beker	1	2	0	0	0	90
13/14	Beloften Eredivisie	4	1	0	0	0	360
13/14	Eredivisie	12	1	0	1	0	182
13/14	Serie A	1	0	0	0	0	4
13/14	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0
13/14	FA Cup	0	0	0	0	0	0
13/14	UEFA Europa League Qualifying	1	0	0	0	0	24
13/14	UEFA Europa League	1	0	0	0	0	22
12/13	KNVB Beker	4	0	2	0	0	264
12/13	Beloften Eredivisie	2	1	0	0	0	180
12/13	Beloften nacompetitie	1	0	0	0	0	90
12/13	Eredivisie	22	1	4	1	0	1801
12/13	Community Shield	0	0	0	0	0	0
12/13	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0
11/12	UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying	4	0	2	0	0	179
11/12	Premier Reserve League	1	0	0	0	0	90
11/12	Premier League	4	0	0	0	0	68
11/12	International Friendlies	1	0	1	0	0	45
11/12	Coupe de la Ligue	0	0	0	0	0	0
11/12	Coupe de France	2	1	0	0	0	99
11/12	Ligue 1	14	4	1	1	0	1098
11/12	FA Cup	0	0	0	0	0	0
11/12	EFL Cup	2	1	0	0	0	161
10/11	Premier Reserve League	2	0	0	0	0	152
10/11	Community Shield	0	0	0	0	0	0
10/11	Premier League	7	1	0	0	0	233
10/11	International Friendlies	1	0	0	0	0	56
10/11	FA Cup	1	0	0	0	0	35
10/11	UEFA Champions League	5	0	1	0	0	158
10/11	EFL Cup	1	0	0	0	0	45
09/10	Premier Reserve League South	10	3	0	0	0	861
09/10	Community Shield	0	0	0	0	0	0
09/10	Premier League	1	0	0	0	0	31
09/10	International Friendlies	4	0	0	0	0	219
09/10	FA Cup	1	0	0	0	0	16
09/10	UEFA Champions League	1	0	0	0	0	73
09/10	EFL Cup	1	0	0	0	0	75
08/09	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0
08/09	FA Cup	0	0	0	0	0	0
08/09	UEFA Champions League	0	0	0	0	0	0
08/09	EFL Cup	0	0	0	0	0	0
07/08	UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification	4	3	0	0	0	198
07/08	International Friendlies	0	0	0	0	0	0
07/08	FA Youth Cup	2	1	0	0	0	180
07/08	U17 Algarve Tournament	0	0	0	0	0	0
06/07	International Friendlies	0	0	0	0	0	0