Gaël Kakudji


Gaël Kakudji is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a defender for the Belgian club [Royal Royal Antwerp F.C.|Antwerp F.C.|Antwerp] in the Belgian First Division A.

Professional career

Kakudji was born in Belgium, and is of Congolese descent. He played football with Seraing and Gent alongside boxing and rugby as an adolescent, and moved to Antwerp in 2018. Kakudji made his professional debut with Antwerp in a 3–0 Belgian First Division A win over Cercle Brugge on 9 December 2018.

International career

Kakudji was called up to the DR Congo U23s for 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualification matches in March 2019.