
Joris Kayembe
Racing Genk/D/
Player Info
Joris Kayembe is a Congolese international left-back who has developed into a key player for Belgian top-flight club KRC Genk, known for his athleticism and modern full-back qualities. Born in 1994 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kayembe moved to Belgium at a young age and honed his skills in the academy of KVC Westerlo. His breakthrough came at KV Mechelen, where his performances as an energetic and defensively sound left-back earned him a transfer to the prestigious Genk in 2021. At Genk, he has established himself as a first-team regular, contributing to a team that consistently challenges for European places and domestic cups. His pace, stamina, and ability to join the attack make him a valuable asset in both phases of play. A regular for the DR Congo national team, Kayembe has represented his country at the Africa Cup of Nations. With a market value reflecting his status as a proven performer in a top European league, Kayembe's career is on a strong upward trajectory, marked by reliability and consistent development.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2023/06/30
Signed
2020/01/16
Signed
2017/06/30
Signed
2016/06/29
Loan Ended
2015/07/30
Loan
2015/06/29
Loan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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FIFA World Cup (Inter-confederation Play-offs)
2026 Mar 31
-
-
0-0
0.0
FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)
2025 Oct 14
R10
-
1-0
0.0
Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
17
Games Started
16
Minutes Per Game
1390
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
9
Accurate Passes Per Game
946
Key Passes Per Game
10
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
50
Accurate Crosses Per Game
4
Success Dribbles Per Game
17
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
23
Interceptions Per Game
18
Clearances Per Game
59
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
3
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
15
Be Fouled Per Game
17



