How many crosses DR Congo attempt, and who attempts most.
Updated 28 September 2026, after the last game
DR Congo attempt 16.3 crosses per game in 2026, the joint 8th most of the 23 national teams on their 2026 record and above the average of 14.6, across nine games, while Burkina Faso attempt the most with 20.3.
Nathanaël Mbuku has attempted the most crosses for DR Congo in 2026, 36 in seven appearances, 5.14 a game, ahead of Arthur Masuaku with 21 and Brian Cipenga with 18, across all competitions.
DR Congo attempt more crosses away from home, 6.0 a game in their last 10 away games against 5.7 in their last 10 at home.
DR Congo attempted 24 crosses away at Zimbabwe on 28 September, their most in a game in 2026, against an average of 11.7 across their 10 games, and their fewest was none at home to Chile on 9 June.
| Player | Apps | Total Crosses | Per game | Games with 1+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathanaël Mbuku | 7 | 36 | 5.14 | 6 |
| Arthur Masuaku | 7 | 21 | 3.00 | 6 |
| Brian Cipenga | 5 | 18 | 3.60 | 5 |
| Aaron Wan-Bissaka | 8 | 8 | 1.00 | 6 |
| Joris Kayembe | 7 | 7 | 1.00 | 3 |
| Théo Bongonda | 5 | 4 | 0.80 | 3 |
| Edo Kayembe | 7 | 4 | 0.57 | 3 |
| Chancel Mbemba | 8 | 4 | 0.50 | 4 |
| Meschack Elia | 3 | 3 | 1.00 | 2 |
| Samuel Moutoussamy | 8 | 3 | 0.38 | 3 |
| Junior Kadile | 2 | 2 | 1.00 | 1 |
| Cédric Bakambu | 5 | 2 | 0.40 | 2 |
| Noah Sadiki | 8 | 2 | 0.25 | 2 |
| Ngal'ayel Mukau | 8 | 2 | 0.25 | 1 |
| Aaron Tshibola | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 1 |
| Gédéon Kalulu | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Matthieu Epolo | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Fiston Mayele | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Steve Kapuadi | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Charles Pickel | 4 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Simon Banza | 4 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Lionel Mpasi-Nzau | 6 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Yoane Wissa | 8 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Axel Tuanzebe | 8 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Score | DR Congo | Opponent | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2026 | Zimbabwe (A) | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 1-2 | 24 | 18 | 42 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Equatorial Guinea (H) | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2-0 | 20 | 5 | 25 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | England (A) | World Cup | 2-1 | 13 | 43 | 56 |
| 28 Jun 2026 | Uzbekistan (H) | World Cup | 3-1 | 21 | 16 | 37 |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Colombia (A) | World Cup | 1-0 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Portugal (A) | World Cup | 1-1 | 9 | 23 | 32 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Chile (H) | Friendly International | 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Denmark (H) | Friendly International | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Jamaica (H) | WC Qualification Intercontinental Playoffs | 1-0 | 16 | 25 | 41 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Bermuda (A) | Friendly International | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Line | Games over | Hit rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR Congo total crosses | Over 12.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| DR Congo total crosses | Over 14.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| DR Congo total crosses | Over 16.5 | 3 of 10 | 30% |
| DR Congo total crosses | Over 18.5 | 3 of 10 | 30% |
| DR Congo total crosses | Over 20.5 | 2 of 10 | 20% |
| Opponent total crosses | Over 12.5 | 5 of 10 | 50% |
| Opponent total crosses | Over 14.5 | 5 of 10 | 50% |
| Opponent total crosses | Over 16.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| Opponent total crosses | Over 18.5 | 3 of 10 | 30% |
| Opponent total crosses | Over 20.5 | 3 of 10 | 30% |
| Total total crosses | Over 25.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Total total crosses | Over 30.5 | 5 of 10 | 50% |
| Total total crosses | Over 35.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| Total total crosses | Over 40.5 | 3 of 10 | 30% |
| Total total crosses | Over 45.5 | 1 of 10 | 10% |