Robert Kidiaba facts for kids
Kidiaba with TP Mazembe in 2011
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Robert Kidiaba Muteba | ||
| Date of birth | 1 February 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Lubumbashi, Zaire | ||
| Height | 1.82 m | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2001 | AS Saint-Luc | ||
| 2002–2016 | TP Mazembe | 681 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2002–2015 | DR Congo | 61 | (0) |
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Robert Kidiaba Muteba, born on February 1, 1976, is a famous person from the Democratic Republic of Congo. He used to be a professional football player, known for being a great goalkeeper. He played for a team called TP Mazembe for many years. He also played for his country, the DR Congo national team, in 61 international games. After his football career, he became a politician.
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Robert Kidiaba's Football Journey
Playing for Clubs
Robert Kidiaba was born in Lubumbashi. He started his club football career playing for AS Saint-Luc. Later, he joined TP Mazembe, one of the biggest football clubs in Africa.
With TP Mazembe, he played in big international tournaments. These included the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2010 FIFA Club World Cup. He played five matches in these tournaments. In 2010, his team, TP Mazembe, made history. They reached the final of the Club World Cup. This was the first time a club from outside South America or Europe had ever done that.
Playing for His Country
Kidiaba first played for the DR Congo national team in 2002. He played in 11 qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup.
In December 2014, he said he would stop playing for his country after the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. However, in February 2015, he hinted that he might continue playing. He was part of the 23-man squad for the 2015 tournament.
Life After Football: Politics
In May 2015, it was announced that Robert Kidiaba would enter politics. He decided to run for elections with the National Party for Democracy and Development.
In January 2019, he was elected. He became a Member of Parliament for the Upper Katanga Province. This shows he is also a leader off the football field.
Robert Kidiaba's Personal Life
Kidiaba is an ambassador for a charity called Peace One Day. This charity works to promote peace around the world.
He is married and has three children.
He is very famous for his unique goal celebration. It's called the "bum shuffle." He bounces around his penalty area on his backside. Fans absolutely love this move!
Achievements and Awards
DR Congo
- Africa Cup of Nations bronze: 2015
See also
In Spanish: Muteba Kidiaba para niños
