Jirès Kembo Ekoko Biography: Age, Net Worth, Instagram, Spouse, Height, Wiki, Parents, Siblings, Salary, Trophies, Clubs

Jirès Kembo Ekoko is a retired professional footballer who played as a striker. His father, Kembo Uba Kembo, also had a successful football career and played for the Zaire national team in the 1974 FIFA World Cup.

Despite being born in Zaire, Kembo Ekoko represented France at the youth level. He is known for his speed and technical abilities on the field, and has played for various clubs in France, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. After retiring from football, he has pursued a career as a football agent.

Profile

• Full Name: Jirès Kembo Ekoko
• Stage Name: Jirès Kembo Ekoko
• Born: 8 January 1988
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Nationality: Congolese
• Occupation: Former Footballer
• Height: 1.78m
• Parent: Kembo Uba Kembo
• Siblings: Ethan Mbappé and Kylian Mbappé
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Early Life And Education

Jirès Kembo Ekoko was a professional footballer who was born on 8 January 1988 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He was born to Kembo Uba Kembo and grew up with two siblings, Ethan Mbappé and Kylian Mbappé.

Although there is not much information about his educational background, it is known that he is of Congolese ethnicity and his religion is unknown.

Career

Kembo Ekoko‘s early start in the game of football proved to be a pivotal moment in his career. At just 9, he was already showcasing his talents and was soon scouted by various clubs. He began his youth career with AS Bondy in France and it wasn’t long until he caught the eye of the prestigious Clairefontaine academy.

Spending three years at the academy helped him develop his skills and paved the way for him to join Stade Rennais. It was here that he truly impressed with his technical abilities, earning the nickname “Kembinho.” After a successful stint in the youth team, he signed his first professional contract with Rennes.

Despite his initial representation of France at the youth international level, Kembo Ekoko never had the opportunity to play for either France or DR Congo at the senior level.

After his last recorded stint with Bursaspor in the Turkish Süper Lig during the 2018/2019 season, it seems that Kembo Ekoko retired from professional football shortly after. It is unclear what led to his retirement or if he is still involved in the sport in any capacity.

Awards and Nominations

• Club Honors:
• UAE Pro League:
  • Winner: 2012–13, 2014–15 (with Al Ain FC)
• UAE Super Cup:
  • Winner: 2013 (with Al Ain FC)
• Individual Awards:
• UAE Pro League Golden Shoe:
  • Winner: 2012–13 (with 24 goals)
• Coupe de la Ligue (France):
  • Runner-up: 2007 (with Stade Rennais)
• International Career:
• FIFA U-20 World Cup:
  • Participant: 2007 (with the Democratic Republic of the Congo)
• Additional Notes:
• Kembo Ekoko has represented the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the international level, making 32 appearances and scoring 13 goals.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @jires_kembo

Personal Life

While Kembo Ekoko‘s career as a professional footballer was widely known, he kept his personal life private and did not disclose any information about his relationships to the media.

As a result, there is no public information available about the person he may have been dating during his playing days or after his retirement.

Net Worth

Kembo Ekoko is a retired professional footballer who has achieved a net worth of around $1 million to $5 million. His primary source of income has been his successful career in football.