
Wilfried Kanga
KAA Gent/F/
Player Info
Wilfried Kanga is a powerful Ivorian striker whose physicality and goal-scoring instinct have made him a prominent figure for Belgian Pro League side KAA Gent. At 28 years old and standing 189 cm tall, Kanga is a classic target man who excels at holding up play, bringing teammates into action, and finishing chances in the box. His career began in France with Paris FC's youth academy before a move to Stade Rennais signaled his potential. Loan spells at various French clubs provided crucial experience, but it was his transfer to BSC Young Boys in Switzerland where he truly flourished, becoming a prolific scorer and winning multiple Swiss Super League titles. His performances earned him a move to the Bundesliga with Hertha BSC, and subsequently to his current club, Gent, where he leads the line in domestic and European competitions. Kanga has also earned caps for the Ivory Coast national team, the Elephants. Known for his strength, aerial ability, and coolness in front of goal, he remains a formidable forward whose market value reflects his consistent threat.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/06/30
1200000€
Transfer
2025/01/19
1700000€
Transfer
2025/01/18
Loan Ended
2024/07/29
500000€
Loan
2024/06/29
Loan Ended
2023/08/06
Loan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
22
Games Started
20
Minutes Per Game
1833
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
8
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
57
Accurate Passes Per Game
265
Key Passes Per Game
17
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
4
Accurate Crosses Per Game
3
Success Dribbles Per Game
5
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
4
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
26
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
2
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
21
Be Fouled Per Game
36

