Gaël Kakuta is a top-level Congolese international footballer, born on June 21, 1991, in Lille. He plays as an attacking midfielder.

Developed in France, Kakuta distinguished himself early on with his technique, dribbling skills, and vision. His career has led him to play in several European leagues, where he often occupied a creative role behind the strikers.

An elegant attacking midfielder, he is capable of breaking lines with his passing, as well as through his ball control and ability to beat defenders.

He represents the Democratic Republic of Congo at the national level, where he brings his experience, creativity, and technical mastery to the Leopards' attacking play.

In 2021, while playing for RC Lens, he won the prestigious Marc-Vivien Foé Award, which recognizes the best African player in the French Ligue 1.

This distinction recognizes a remarkable season, during which he established himself as one of the most influential attacking midfielders in the French league.

• Club : AEL Larissa (Greece)
• Height : 1.72 m
• Professional Period : 2009
• Position : Attacking Midfielder
• Strong foot : Left
• National team selections : Since 2017
• Matches : 30
• Goals : 5