How many long balls DR Congo play, and who plays most.
Updated 28 September 2026, after the last game
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau has played the most long balls for DR Congo in 2026, 99 in six appearances, 16.50 a game, ahead of Chancel Mbemba with 84 and Samuel Moutoussamy with 43, across all competitions.
DR Congo play more long balls at home, 23.8 a game in their last 10 home games against 18.0 in their last 10 away.
DR Congo played 84 long balls at home to Jamaica on 31 March, their most in a game in 2026, against an average of 41.8 across their 10 games, and their fewest was none at home to Chile on 9 June.
| Player | Apps | Long Balls | Per game | Games with 1+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel Mpasi-Nzau | 6 | 99 | 16.50 | 6 |
| Chancel Mbemba | 8 | 84 | 10.50 | 8 |
| Samuel Moutoussamy | 8 | 43 | 5.38 | 8 |
| Axel Tuanzebe | 8 | 43 | 5.38 | 8 |
| Arthur Masuaku | 7 | 37 | 5.29 | 7 |
| Matthieu Epolo | 2 | 20 | 10.00 | 2 |
| Aaron Wan-Bissaka | 8 | 18 | 2.25 | 7 |
| Edo Kayembe | 7 | 12 | 1.71 | 5 |
| Noah Sadiki | 8 | 12 | 1.50 | 7 |
| Ngal'ayel Mukau | 8 | 10 | 1.25 | 5 |
| Steve Kapuadi | 3 | 9 | 3.00 | 3 |
| Yoane Wissa | 8 | 7 | 0.88 | 4 |
| Théo Bongonda | 5 | 5 | 1.00 | 4 |
| Charles Pickel | 4 | 4 | 1.00 | 2 |
| Brian Cipenga | 5 | 3 | 0.60 | 2 |
| Joris Kayembe | 7 | 3 | 0.43 | 2 |
| Meschack Elia | 3 | 2 | 0.67 | 2 |
| Nathanaël Mbuku | 7 | 2 | 0.29 | 2 |
| Aaron Tshibola | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 1 |
| Gédéon Kalulu | 2 | 1 | 0.50 | 1 |
| Fiston Mayele | 3 | 1 | 0.33 | 1 |
| Simon Banza | 4 | 1 | 0.25 | 1 |
| Cédric Bakambu | 5 | 1 | 0.20 | 1 |
| Junior Kadile | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Score | DR Congo | Opponent | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2026 | Zimbabwe (A) | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 1-2 | 44 | 35 | 79 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Equatorial Guinea (H) | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2-0 | 43 | 46 | 89 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | England (A) | World Cup | 2-1 | 46 | 32 | 78 |
| 28 Jun 2026 | Uzbekistan (H) | World Cup | 3-1 | 59 | 59 | 118 |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Colombia (A) | World Cup | 1-0 | 49 | 66 | 115 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Portugal (A) | World Cup | 1-1 | 41 | 65 | 106 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Chile (H) | Friendly International | 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Denmark (H) | Friendly International | 0-0 | 52 | 37 | 89 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Jamaica (H) | WC Qualification Intercontinental Playoffs | 1-0 | 84 | 81 | 165 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Bermuda (A) | Friendly International | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Line | Games over | Hit rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR Congo long balls | Over 30.5 | 8 of 10 | 80% |
| DR Congo long balls | Over 35.5 | 8 of 10 | 80% |
| DR Congo long balls | Over 40.5 | 8 of 10 | 80% |
| DR Congo long balls | Over 45.5 | 5 of 10 | 50% |
| DR Congo long balls | Over 50.5 | 3 of 10 | 30% |
| Opponent long balls | Over 30.5 | 8 of 10 | 80% |
| Opponent long balls | Over 35.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Opponent long balls | Over 40.5 | 5 of 10 | 50% |
| Opponent long balls | Over 45.5 | 5 of 10 | 50% |
| Opponent long balls | Over 50.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| Total long balls | Over 60.5 | 8 of 10 | 80% |
| Total long balls | Over 70.5 | 8 of 10 | 80% |
| Total long balls | Over 80.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Total long balls | Over 90.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| Total long balls | Over 100.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |