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Léon Mokuna
Belgian association football player (1928-2020) · Belgium · On the map · Footballers · Died at 91
Léon Mokuna Mutombo, nicknamed Le Trouet or Trouet, was a Belgian-Congolese professional footballer who played for Sporting Lisbon, Gent and SV Waregem between 1954 and 1966. He was among the first Africans to play professionally in Belgium, and may have been the first Congolese player in a European side.
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A typical day, 30 days to 24 June 2026
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Close ties
- Carlos António Gomes Teammate at Sporting CP, 1954-1956
- José Travassos Teammate at Sporting CP, 1954-1956
- Manuel Vasques Teammate at Sporting CP, 1954-1956
- João Baptista Martins Teammate at Sporting CP, 1954-1956
- Albano Teammate at Sporting CP, 1954-1956
- Juca Teammate at Sporting CP, 1954-1956
- Manuel Passos Teammate at Sporting CP, 1954-1956
Maurice Willems Teammate at KAA Gent, 1957-1961- Richard Orlans Teammate at KAA Gent, 1957-1961
Roland Storme Teammate at KAA Gent, 1957-1960- André Van Herpe Teammate at KAA Gent, 1957-1961
Armand Seghers Teammate at KAA Gent, 1957-1961
Also in Français
Career 6
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
K.S.V. Waregem1961-1966
Belgium1959
Association Sportive Vita Club1957
KAA Gent1957-1961
Association Sportive Vita Club1954
Sporting CP1954-1956
About this person
His role has been described as "pioneering" by BBC Sport.
Country
Belgium
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2020 · aged 91
On the same team as Léon
Jean Kalala N'TumbaAlso played for Association Sportive Vita Club
Raymond AtteveldAlso played for K.S.V. Waregem
Slaven ZambataAlso played for K.S.V. Waregem
Ley MatampiAlso played for Association Sportive Vita Club
Ngonda MuzingaAlso played for Association Sportive Vita Club
Hendrie KrüzenAlso played for K.S.V. Waregem
Raymond AtteveldAlso played for K.S.V. WaregemSlaven ZambataAlso played for K.S.V. WaregemLey MatampiAlso played for Association Sportive Vita ClubNgonda MuzingaAlso played for Association Sportive Vita ClubHendrie KrüzenAlso played for K.S.V. Waregem