Who is Fiston Mayele? DR Congo attacker who scored vs Uzbekistan in FIFA World Cup 2026
The forward scored his debut goal in the competition.
In their last match of Group K at the FIFA World Cup 2026, DR Congo scored a stunning comeback to defeat Uzbekistan 3-1.
Fiston Mayele scored in the 78th minute, giving DR Congo their first lead of the game. With this, DR Congo clinched a third place in the group after Yoane Wisse netted the third goal of the encounter.
His goal gave DR Congo a significant lead in the game, which they won 3-1, with Yoane Wissa scoring the third goal. Mayele’s goal was critical in helping them seize the lead and control of the game. They went on to secure their first win of the tournament.
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Fiston Mayele profile
Club: Pyramids FC
Age: 32
Position: Forward
Fiston Mayele is a well-known Congolese professional footballer. He now plays as a centre-forward for Egyptian Premier League side Pyramids FC and the DR Congo national team.
He rose to become one of the most feared attackers in African club championships, thanks to his explosive pace, precision finishing, and intimidating physical presence.
Fiston Mayele first rose to prominence while playing with AS Vita Club. There, he received early experience in European competitions.
He had a successful spell in the Tanzanian Premier League with Young Africans (Yanga), finishing as the top scorer in the 2022/23 CAF Confederation Cup with an impressive 10-goal haul.
Fiston Mayele signed for Egyptian club Pyramids FC. During the 2024-25 season, he established himself as the tournament’s top scorer, propelling Pyramids FC to their historic maiden CAF Champions League (continental title).
He plays for the DR Congo national team (The Leopards). He has had several international call-ups, notably during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the 2026 World Cup squad. Now he also has a World Cup goal to his name.
Which club does Fiston Mayele play for?
He plays for Egyptian side Pyramids.
Which position does he play in?
He plays as a forward.
How old is he?
He is 32 years old.
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