Richard Mapuata N'Kiambi Esola (born 27 February 1965) is a Congolese former professional footballer who played as a forward. He represented the [[Zaire national football team|Zaire national team] at international level.

Club career

Born in Kinshasa, Mapuata began his career with Cercle Sportif Imana. He moved to play in the Belgian Pro League at the age of 20, signing with Standard Liège. One year later, he joined Primeira Liga side Os Belenenses for two seasons. While with Belenenses, Mapuata scored the goal in a famous UEFA Cup victory against Barcelona.

Richard Mapuata N'Kiambi

He finished his playing career in the Swiss first division, playing for AC Bellinzona and FC Aarau.

Richard Mapuata N'Kiambi

International career

Mapuata played for Zaire at the 1988 Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Richard Mapuata N'Kiambi

Personal life

His son, Cédric, is a retired professional footballer.

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1965 births

Living people

Democratic Republic of the Congo men's footballers

Footballers from Kinshasa

Men's association football forwards

Democratic Republic of the Congo men's international footballers

1988 African Cup of Nations players

Primeira Liga players

Standard Liège players

C.F. Os Belenenses players

AC Bellinzona players

FC Aarau players

Democratic Republic of the Congo expatriate men's footballers

Democratic Republic of the Congo expatriate sportspeople in Belgium

Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium

Democratic Republic of the Congo expatriate sportspeople in Portugal

Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal

Democratic Republic of the Congo expatriate sportspeople in Switzerland

Expatriate men's footballers in Switzerland