Congo DR

Ngal'ayel Mukau

Congo DR
Age
21
Appearances
3
Goals
0

About Ngal'ayel Mukau

Ngal'ayel Mukau is in Sébastien Desabre's Congo DR 26 for the 2026 World Cup, where he features as a defensive midfielder. The LOSC Lille midfielder is 21 at kick-off and valued at around €15.00 million.

His record for Congo DR stands at 13 senior caps, alongside a 30-appearance, 1-goal LOSC Lille 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
3
Minutes played
120
Goals
0
Assists
0
Key passes
1
Accuracy
80%

Playing Style

A defensive midfielder, Mukau is a ball-winning anchor in central midfield for Congo DR.

He is left-footed and stands 1.86 m. He has logged 1,540 club minutes for LOSC Lille this season, going into the group stage in Sébastien Desabre's squad at 21.

World Cup History

The 2026 World Cup is set to be Ngal'ayel Mukau's first at senior level, with no senior World Cup on his record. His international career to date runs to 13 senior caps for Congo DR. Named in Sébastien Desabre's 26, he is in the confirmed squad for the 2026 finals. He stays among Congo DR's midfield options on the final list.
National Team
Congo DR
Congo DR
Tier 5 £4m

📋 Teammates (25)

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Goalkeepers

1
3 caps
21
0 caps
16
0 caps

Defenders

2
West Ham United · Age 28
3 caps
26
3 caps
4
Burnley · Age 28
3 caps
22
3 caps
12
3 caps
3
2 caps
24
1 caps
5
0 caps

Midfielders

14
Sunderland · Age 21
3 caps
8
3 caps
18
2 caps
25
Watford · Age 28
2 caps
10
1 caps
15
0 caps
11
0 caps

Forwards

17
3 caps
20
Newcastle United · Age 29
3 caps 3g
7
2 caps
23
2 caps
9
1 caps
19
1 caps 1g
13
1 caps

Goal Rush Impact

Mukau's contribution for Congo DR comes in midfield, a ball-winning midfielder who breaks up play, with 30 LOSC Lille 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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Mukau at the 2026 World Cup

Mukau 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 Mukau is in the confirmed 26 as a defensive midfielder.

Ngal'ayel Mukau World Cup 2026 FAQs

Congo DR are a Tier 5 side at £4m, among the cheaper sides on the Goal Rush card. Mukau is in Sébastien Desabre's confirmed 26 as a defensive midfielder, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Mukau is a defensive midfielder for Congo DR. He plays his club football for LOSC Lille 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.
Mukau plays his club football for LOSC Lille. 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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