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Meschak Elia
Congolese footballer (born 1997) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Meschak Elia Lina (born 6 August 1997) is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Swiss Super League club Young Boys and the DR Congo national team. He received the best player award after him and his team's win in the 2016 African Nations Championship.
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Club career
In July 2019 it was announced that Elia would sign for Belgian First Division A club Anderlecht.[1] He, however, disappeared and allegedly falsified his year of birth,[2] which resulted in a 12-month ban by the Congolese Association Football Federation.[2] In February 2020, FIFA "provisionally cleared" Elia to play again and he signed for Swiss Super League side BSC Young Boys.[2]
On 3 February 2025, Elia joined Nantes in France on loan with an option to buy.[3]
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Personal life
In December 2024 one of Elia's two sons died unexpectedly.[4]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 27 April 2025
- Includes Swiss Cup
- Two appearances in CAF Champions League, one appearances in CAF Confederation Cup
- Appearances in CAF Super Cup
- Nine appearances and one goal in CAF Confederation Cup, two appearances in CAF Champions League
- Appearances in CAF Champions League
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
International
- As of match played 15 October 2024[5]
- Scores and results list DR Congo's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Elia goal.[6]
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Honours
TP Mazembe
Young Boys
DR Congo
References
External links
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