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Gaël Romeo Kakuta Mambenga (born 21 June 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Greek Super League club AEL. Born in France, he represents the DR Congo national team. A youth product of RC Lens, Kakuta moved to Chelsea in 2007 in a controversial transfer. Rarely used at Chelsea, he was loaned to six teams in five countries before leaving for Sevilla upon the expiration of his contract in 2015. He was a French youth international and represented the nation at every age group from under-16 to under-21 levels, before switching allegiance to the DR Congo national team in 2017.

Quick facts about Gaël Kakuta

  • Full name: Gaël Kakuta
  • Born: 1991-06-21
  • Nationality: France
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q299703

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Who is Gaël Kakuta?

Gaël Romeo Kakuta Mambenga (born 21 June 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Greek Super League club AEL.

What nationality is Gaël Kakuta?

Gaël Kakuta is France.

When was Gaël Kakuta born?

Gaël Kakuta was born on 1991-06-21.

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