Richard Mapuata N'Kiambi
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Richard Mapuata N'Kiambi Esola (born 27 February 1965) is a retired Zaire international footballer, who played as a forward.
, Mapuata began his career with Cercle Sportif Imana
. He moved to play in the Belgian Pro League at the age of 20, signing with Standard Liège
. One year later, he would join Portuguese Liga
side C.F. Os Belenenses for two seasons. While with Belenenses, Mapuata scored the goal in a famous UEFA Cup
victory against FC Barcelona
.
He finished his playing career in the Swiss first division, playing for AC Bellinzona
and FC Aarau
.
Africa Cup of Nations finals.
, Fabrice and Matondo, are footballers.
Club career
Born in KinshasaKinshasa
Kinshasa is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The city is located on the Congo River....
, Mapuata began his career with Cercle Sportif Imana
Daring Club Motema Pembe
Daring Club Motema Pembe is a Congolese football club based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.-History:Founded in the 1936 as Daring, the club changed its name to CS Imana some time after 1949...
. He moved to play in the Belgian Pro League at the age of 20, signing with Standard Liège
Standard Liège
Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège (Dutch: Standard Luik [], German: Standard Lüttich , is a Belgian football club from the city of Liège....
. One year later, he would join Portuguese Liga
Portuguese Liga
The Primeira Liga , formerly called Primeira Divisão, currently named Liga ZON Sagres after their main sponsors, is the top professional association football division of the Portuguese football league system...
side C.F. Os Belenenses for two seasons. While with Belenenses, Mapuata scored the goal in a famous UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
victory against FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
.
He finished his playing career in the Swiss first division, playing for AC Bellinzona
AC Bellinzona
AC Bellinzona is a Swiss football club based in Bellinzona. It was founded in 1904, and won the Swiss Super League in 1948.-History:Since Bellinzona is an Italian speaking region, many Italian Serie A clubs loan youth players to the club to get first team experience. AS Roma are a parent club to...
and FC Aarau
FC Aarau
FC Aarau is a Swiss football club, based in Aarau. They play in the Swiss Challenge League.-History:FC Aarau was formed on 26 May 1902 by workers from a local brewery. The early days of the club were a success and they won the Swiss championship in 1911/12 and then again in 1913/14...
.
International career
Mapuata played for Zaire at the 19881988 African Cup of Nations
The 1988 African Cup of Nations was the 16th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa . It was hosted by Morocco, who replaced original host Zambia. Just like in 1986, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. The tournament final was held in...
Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Personal
His three sons, CédricCedric Makiadi
Mapuata Cédric Makiadi is a Congolese international footballer who plays professionally for German side SC Freiburg, as a midfielder.-Early and personal life:Born in Kinshasa, Zaire, Makiadi moved to Germany at the age of eight....
, Fabrice and Matondo, are footballers.