Chadrac Akolo


Chadrac Akolo Ababa is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as forward for V.League 1 club Thep Xanh Nam Dinh and the DR Congo national team.

Early life and childhood

Born in the DR Congo, Akolo left the country with his family due to the political upheaval there and journeyed across the Mediterranean, arriving in Switzerland at age 14. It was there he caught the eye of FC Sion of the Swiss Super League.

Club career

On 1 February 2016, Kinshasa-born Akolo joined Neuchâtel Xamax on loan until the end of the 2015–16 season.
On 9 July 2017, Akolo signed a four-year deal with VfB Stuttgart.
In July 2019, he moved to Amiens SC.
He joined SC Paderborn on loan until the end of the season in February 2021.
On 3 July 2022, Akolo moved to St. Gallen in Switzerland on a two-year contract.
On 7 October 2025, Akolo signed for Vietnamese club Thep Xanh Nam Dinh alongside his fellow countryman Arnaud Lusamba.

International career

Akolo made his debut for the DR Congo national team in a 2–2 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification tie with Tunisia on 5 September 2017.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition
113 October 2019Stade de la Licorne, Amiens, France101–21–3Friendly
27 October 2021Stade des Martyrs, Kinshasa, DR Congo161–02–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Individual