How many interceptions DR Congo make, and who makes most.
Updated 28 September 2026, after the last game
DR Congo make 7.0 interceptions per game in 2026, the joint 2nd fewest of the 24 national teams on their 2026 record and below the average of 8.8, across nine games, while Madagascar make the most with 14.0.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka has made the most interceptions for DR Congo in 2026, 11 in eight appearances, 1.38 a game, ahead of Joris Kayembe with eight and Samuel Moutoussamy with six, across all competitions.
DR Congo make more interceptions at home, 3.1 a game in their last 10 home games against 2.3 in their last 10 away.
DR Congo made 10 interceptions at home to Denmark on 3 June, their most in a game in 2026, against an average of 5.4 across their 10 games, and their fewest was none at home to Chile on 9 June.
| Player | Apps | Interceptions | Per game | Games with 1+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wan-Bissaka | 8 | 11 | 1.38 | 7 |
| Joris Kayembe | 7 | 8 | 1.14 | 5 |
| Samuel Moutoussamy | 8 | 6 | 0.75 | 5 |
| Noah Sadiki | 8 | 5 | 0.63 | 4 |
| Ngal'ayel Mukau | 8 | 5 | 0.63 | 4 |
| Chancel Mbemba | 8 | 4 | 0.50 | 3 |
| Steve Kapuadi | 3 | 3 | 1.00 | 2 |
| Arthur Masuaku | 7 | 3 | 0.43 | 2 |
| Axel Tuanzebe | 8 | 3 | 0.38 | 3 |
| Meschack Elia | 3 | 2 | 0.67 | 2 |
| Théo Bongonda | 5 | 1 | 0.20 | 1 |
| Edo Kayembe | 7 | 1 | 0.14 | 1 |
| Nathanaël Mbuku | 7 | 1 | 0.14 | 1 |
| Yoane Wissa | 8 | 1 | 0.13 | 1 |
| Aaron Tshibola | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Gédéon Kalulu | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Junior Kadile | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Matthieu Epolo | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Fiston Mayele | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Charles Pickel | 4 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Simon Banza | 4 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Cédric Bakambu | 5 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Brian Cipenga | 5 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Lionel Mpasi-Nzau | 6 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Score | DR Congo | Opponent | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2026 | Zimbabwe (A) | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 1-2 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Equatorial Guinea (H) | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2-0 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | England (A) | World Cup | 2-1 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| 28 Jun 2026 | Uzbekistan (H) | World Cup | 3-1 | 7 | 12 | 19 |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Colombia (A) | World Cup | 1-0 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Portugal (A) | World Cup | 1-1 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Chile (H) | Friendly International | 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Denmark (H) | Friendly International | 0-0 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Jamaica (H) | WC Qualification Intercontinental Playoffs | 1-0 | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Bermuda (A) | Friendly International | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Line | Games over | Hit rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR Congo interceptions | Over 4.5 | 7 of 10 | 70% |
| DR Congo interceptions | Over 5.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| DR Congo interceptions | Over 6.5 | 5 of 10 | 50% |
| DR Congo interceptions | Over 7.5 | 3 of 10 | 30% |
| DR Congo interceptions | Over 8.5 | 1 of 10 | 10% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 4.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 5.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 6.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 7.5 | 5 of 10 | 50% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 8.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| Total interceptions | Over 10.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Total interceptions | Over 12.5 | 5 of 10 | 50% |
| Total interceptions | Over 14.5 | 5 of 10 | 50% |
| Total interceptions | Over 16.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| Total interceptions | Over 18.5 | 3 of 10 | 30% |