Charles Pickel
Congo DR
Age
29
Appearances
2
Goals
0
About Charles Pickel
Charles Pickel is in Sébastien Desabre's Congo DR 26 for the 2026 World Cup, where he features as a defensive midfielder. The RCD Espanyol midfielder is 29 at kick-off and valued at around €2.50 million.
His record for Congo DR stands at 34 senior caps, alongside a 24-appearance, 1-goal RCD Espanyol season this term. Congo DR start the group stage in Group K alongside Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia, having qualified through the Inter-confederation play-offs in March 2026.
His record for Congo DR stands at 34 senior caps, alongside a 24-appearance, 1-goal RCD Espanyol season this term. Congo DR start the group stage in Group K alongside Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia, having qualified through the Inter-confederation play-offs in March 2026.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
2
Minutes played
34
Goals
0
Assists
0
Key passes
0
Accuracy
86%
Playing Style
A defensive midfielder, Pickel is a ball-winner in central midfield for Congo DR.
He is right-footed and stands 1.87 m. He has logged 693 club minutes for RCD Espanyol this season, going into the group stage in Sébastien Desabre's squad at 29.
He is right-footed and stands 1.87 m. He has logged 693 club minutes for RCD Espanyol this season, going into the group stage in Sébastien Desabre's squad at 29.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup is set to be Charles Pickel's first at senior level, with no senior World Cup on his record. His international career to date runs to 34 senior caps for Congo DR. Named in Sébastien Desabre's 26, he is part of the group-stage squad for the 2026 finals. He stays among Congo DR's midfield options on the final list.
National Team
Congo DR
Tier 5
£4m
📋 Teammates (25)
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Goal Rush Impact
Pickel's contribution for Congo DR comes in midfield, a ball-winning midfielder who breaks up play, with 24 RCD Espanyol appearances and 1 goal this season. On the Goal Rush card Congo DR are a Tier 5 side at £4m, one of the lower bands within the game's £200m card budget.
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Pickel at the 2026 World Cup
Pickel is a confirmed Defensive Midfielder in Sébastien Desabre's 26-man Congo DR squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the Congo DR side opening their Group K campaign in June.
Picking Congo DR in Goal Rush
Rated at £4m, Congo DR are a Tier 5 pick. Sébastien Desabre's side open Group K against Portugal in mid-June, and Pickel is in the confirmed 26 as a defensive midfielder.
Charles Pickel World Cup 2026 FAQs
Congo DR are a Tier 5 side at £4m, among the cheaper sides on the Goal Rush card. Pickel is in Sébastien Desabre's confirmed 26 as a defensive midfielder, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Pickel is a defensive midfielder for Congo DR. He plays his club football for RCD Espanyol and is part of Sébastien Desabre's national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Congo DR's final 26.
No. He has no previous senior World Cup appearances. The 2026 World Cup would be his first, with his place confirmed in Sébastien Desabre's 26-man Congo DR squad after Congo DR came through the Inter-confederation play-offs (Path 1) to reach the finals.
Pickel plays his club football for RCD Espanyol. He is named in Sébastien Desabre's final 26 as a defensive midfielder, with Congo DR opening their Group K campaign against Portugal in mid-June.
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