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Trésor Lomana LuaLua (/ˈtrɛzɔːr ləˈmɑːnə luˌɑːluˈɑː/; born 28 December 1980) is a Congolese former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is currently the attacking coach for Spalding United.[2]

Key Information

LuaLua was born in Kinshasa, but moved to England at a young age. After impressing in a college football match, he signed for Colchester United. There he scored a total of 21 goals in 68 appearances, which prompted Newcastle United to sign him. However, the competition for places meant he was less of a regular in the first team, and after four seasons and 88 appearances he transferred to Portsmouth, where he had previously been on loan for three months from Newcastle. He remained there for three seasons, but his spell was marred by disciplinary problems and malaria. After leaving Portsmouth, he moved teams frequently, representing sides in Greece, Qatar, Cyprus and Turkey, in addition to a brief return to English football at Blackpool. LuaLua received his first of 31 international caps in 2002, and scored seven goals in an eleven-year international career. He represented his national team at four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.

LuaLua is also known for setting up the LuaLua Foundation, which provides care for orphans in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and for being a patron for the Haslar Visitors Group. His brother Kazenga, and cousins Trésor Kandol and Yannick Bolasie, all became footballers as well.

Early life

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LuaLua was born Trésor Lua Lua Lomana – Lua Lua, his grandfather's given name, was passed to him and his brother Kazenga[citation needed] – in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), in 1980, but moved to England as a young boy in 1989.[3] His family settled in Forest Gate in London; there, he attended Forest Gate Community School and started to play football at the age of 16, while also being involved in gymnastics.[4][5] His activity in gymnastics was the base of his trademark goal celebration, seven back flips and a backward somersault.[6] LuaLua represented his school at football after he was spotted kicking a tennis ball around in the playground.[7] He was playing for Leyton Sixth Form College, where he studied performing arts, when he was spotted at the age of 17 by second division side, Colchester United. Geoff Harrop, a scout for Colchester College's football team, was impressed by LuaLua's performance, "He was taking on the whole team by the end of the game and it wasn't hard to pick him out among 22 young 17-year-olds." Harrop invited the striker for a trial at Colchester United and he was signed by the club.[5][8]

His brother, Kazenga LuaLua, is also a professional footballer,[9] and two of his cousins also play professionally, Yannick Bolasie[10] and Trésor Kandol.[11]

Club career

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Colchester United

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LuaLua joined Colchester United in September 1998.[12] Initially, he struggled to adapt and he preferred going to nightclubs over playing for Colchester, Harrop says, "It took a lot of hard work by the staff at Colchester. Micky Cook, the director of youth, had to spend endless hours with him and [manager] Steve Wignall and then [the next manager] Steve Whitton had to spend a lot of time with him talking him through the tactical side of the game and what his role was within the team".[8] LuaLua scored within four minutes of his debut where he appeared as a substitute in a 3–1 defeat to Chesterfield.[5][7] In two seasons, he made 68 league and cup appearances for Colchester, 44 starts and 24 substitute appearances, scoring a total of 21 goals.[12]

His performances attracted the attention of several Premiership clubs, and despite manager Steve Whitton's denial that LuaLua was for sale LuaLua joined Newcastle United in September 2000 for a fee of £2.25 million.[13][14] An earlier offer by Newcastle of £300,000 for LuaLua made by former manager, Ruud Gullit, had been rejected, but the much increased bid offered financial security and assistance towards a new ground and was one that Colchester felt they could not turn down.[14][15]

Newcastle United

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An elderly man with grey hair smiling at the camera. He is in a football stadium and is wearing a black suit with a multi-coloured tie and a green scarf.
Bobby Robson saw LuaLua as a "very promising talent"

LuaLua had been brought to the attention of Newcastle manager, Bobby Robson, by Mick Wadsworth, assistant-manager at Newcastle United, who was a former manager of Colchester.[14] Robson watched LuaLua before deciding to negotiate the transfer, and said, "I see [LuaLua] as a special talent. He has to learn how to play with the other players but he's a special new talent. He has to be nursed and cherished and taught. But we are buying long-term a very promising talent, a very promising player."[14] LuaLua signed a five-year contract with the club.[14] He made his first-team debut in a 1–0 home defeat to Charlton Athletic in September 2000 and made 23 league and cup appearances for Newcastle in the 2000–01 season without scoring.[12] He scored twice in Newcastle's Intertoto Cup campaign at the beginning of the 2001–02 season but his first Premiership goal did not come until April 2002, when he scored a last-minute winner in a 3–2 away win against Derby County.[16] He scored a further two goals in the remaining four games of the season.[12] LuaLua's goalscoring form continued into the beginning of the 2002–03 season when he scored three goals in his first four games,[12] but tougher competition for a first-team place meant that LuaLua made only 22 appearances throughout that season.[12] In January 2003, LuaLua had urged Robson to rotate the squad, saying, "I think I deserve a chance now, as do many of the lads on the fringes of the team. Although some people might have the idea that those of us not in the team like sitting on the bench and getting paid good money, nothing could be further from the truth. I'm not in this for the money, I want to play for the first team and show what I can do on a regular basis."[17] LuaLua also spent much of the beginning of the 2003–04 season on the bench and in November 2003, complained about his lack of first-team football and indicated that he would consider leaving Newcastle.[18] In the Newcastle Chronicle, Robson responded, saying he would not take advice from a player about how to manage the side: "How dare he say this? I run this football club... LuaLua has been a pretty poor professional about all this. What he should do is keep his mouth shut and get out there and do what he is paid for."[19] In the end, he made 88 league and cup appearances for Newcastle, scoring nine goals, having started 21 games and made 67 appearances as a substitute.[12]

Portsmouth

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In February 2004, after returning from the 2004 African Cup of Nations, he joined Portsmouth on a three-month loan deal with a view to a permanent deal at the end of the season.[20] LuaLua scored on his debut for Portsmouth in a 4–3 away defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in February 2004.[21] During this loan spell he scored in the 89th minute in a 1–1 draw for Portsmouth against parent club Newcastle.[22] The result lifted Portsmouth out of the bottom three of the Premiership. This also led to a change in legislation with the FA introducing standard rules meaning a player on loan could not play against their parent club.[23] He scored four goals in 15 appearances for Portsmouth as they finished in mid-table in their debut season in the Premiership. Manager Harry Redknapp was sufficiently impressed with LuaLua's performances that when his loan spell ended at the end of the 2003–04 season, he signed LuaLua permanently at a cost of £1.75 million.[24]

"I think Lua showed a little bit of a reaction. He has apologised to us for it. I think Lua has touched foreheads with the lad,"

Joe Jordan, then a coach at Portsmouth, commenting on LuaLua's dismissal against Blackburn Rovers.[25]

LuaLua made 26 league and cup appearances, scoring six goals, including two against local rivals Southampton, in the 2004–05 season.[12] The season was marred by a groin injury at the beginning and a hamstring injury in May 2005.[26][27][28] Disciplinary problems led to charges by the Football Association of abusive behaviour in December 2004 and improper conduct after he was sent off against Blackburn Rovers in January 2005, for which he received an extra one-match ban and a fine of £5,000 in addition to a three-match ban for the dismissal.[25][29]

He made 26 appearances in the 2005–06 season, scoring seven goals, but missed several games in the autumn after contracting malaria on a visit to Africa to play for DR Congo.[30][31] He also missed several games due to international duty at the 2006 African Cup of Nations and missed games in April 2006 after damaging his foot while doing his acrobatic goal celebration during a game against Arsenal.[32][33][34] His disciplinary problems continued when he was warned by the Football Association over his future conduct; this came after he admitted a charge of improper conduct in relation to comments made about referee Uriah Rennie after a 3–1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur in December.[35] LuaLua signed a new three-year contract in July 2006; it was set to keep him at Portsmouth until 2009.[36]

An ankle injury suffered in a pre-season friendly led to LuaLua missing the beginning of the 2006–07 season.[37][38] He struggled to break back into the first-team, making only eight starts out of 24 appearances, and scored only two goals in that season.[39] Redknapp warned him that he needed to "...start performing" and that he had to "...start producing next season".[39] He joined Greek club Olympiacos in August 2007 and Redknapp admitted that, "Lua wants to move on... I've no doubt he'll go away and be a great player for Olympiacos. He wants a change, he wants to play in a role behind the strikers and he wants to move abroad. He will get to play in the Champions League by moving to Greece. He has been a top Premier League player and he'll be a top player for them."[40]

Olympiacos

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LuaLua playing for Olympiacos in a match against PAOK.

On 12 August 2007, LuaLua signed a three-year contract with Olympiacos for an estimated fee of £2.8 million (€4.1 million).[40] He made his league debut on 2 September, in a 0–0 draw against Panathinaikos.[41] His Champions League debut came on 18 September in a 1–1 draw against Lazio.[42] LuaLua scored his first two goals on 23 September in a 6–2 win over OFI.[43]

On 16 January 2008, LuaLua opened the scoring with a 30-yard volley in the Greek Cup fifth round, which saw Olympiacos progress to the quarter-finals in a 4–0 win against Panathinaikos.[44] LuaLua missed both the knockout stages against Chelsea, having suffered from ankle injuries and a dislocated shoulder, the latter of which he received in a 1–1 draw against Asteras Tripolis.[45][46] As a result, he missed most of the season, but returned on 20 April 2008 to help Olympiacos win their fourth Super League Greece title, beating Iraklis 3–1.[47] Before the 2008 Greek Cup Final on 17 May, LuaLua fell out of favour and was deemed surplus to requirements.[48] In total, he made 30 appearances for Olympiacos, scoring six goals.[49]

Al-Arabi

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Following his injury spell at Olympiacos, LuaLua joined Qatari based club Al-Arabi on a one-year contract in July 2008.[50] On 30 October, Al-Arabi won the Sheikh Jassim Cup, beating Al-Rayyan Club 3–0 in the final with LuaLua scoring one goal in the seventh minute.[51] In the 21st week of the 2008–09 season, on 20 February 2009, LuaLua scored his first league goal for the club in a 4–2 defeat to Al-Khor. His only other goal for that season came in a 1–0 win over Al-Kharitiyath on 16 April.[52]

Return to Olympiacos

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During December 2009, LuaLua left Al-Arabi by mutual consent and rejoined Olympiakos on a six-month contract with an option for the club to extend the contract for two years.[53][54] LuaLua scored the first goals of his second spell with a brace against Asteras Tripolis.[55]

Omonia

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LuaLua signed a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee with Omonia in July 2010,[56] reuniting with Takis Lemonis for the second time since Olympiakos in 2008.[57] He scored his first goal on his league debut on 18 September 2010 in a 4–0 win against Alki Larnaca, coming on as a substitute for Georgios Efrem.[58] On 18 May 2011, LuaLua won the Cypriot Cup with Omonia after winning 4–3 on penalties against Apollon Limassol.[59]

Return to England

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In September 2011, after his release by Omonia, LuaLua trained with League One club Hartlepool United, where he linked up with former Newcastle United assistant-manager Mick Wadsworth.[60] He was then offered a contract by Blackpool, a level above in the Championship,[61] which he signed on 13 October.[62]

Turkey

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On 24 May 2012, it was confirmed that LuaLua had turned down a new contract at Blackpool and had signed a two-year deal with Turkish side Kardemir Karabükspor.[63] He was considered one of the best players in the first half of the Turkish league.[64]

On 2 February 2015, LuaLua signed a contract with Akhisar Belediyespor. He left the club in January 2016,[65] and signed a contract with Şanlıurfaspor the following month, leaving in May 2016.[66]

Northern Cyprus

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On 12 May 2017, LuaLua signed a contract with Northern Cypriot club Merit Alsancak Yeşilova.[67] He played his first friendly game against Bostancı Bağcıl on 11 August.[68] LuaLua ended the 2017–18 KTFF Süper Lig season with nine goals in 23 appearances.[69] After leaving the club in 2018, LuaLua played for English non-league side Tilbury in July; featuring for the second half of a 1–0 friendly win versus Hashtag United.[70] For the 2018–19 campaign, LuaLua returned to Northern Cyprus to play with Süper Lig teams Doğan Türk Birliği and Gìrne Halk Evì.[71]

Peterborough Sports

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On 13 November 2019, Southern League Premier Division Central side Peterborough Sports announced the signing of LuaLua.[72] He made his debut for the club in January 2020, coming off the bench in a league match against Hitchin Town.[73][74]

International career

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2002 and 2004 Africa Cup of Nations

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LuaLua was first named by the DR Congo national team in the preliminary squad for the African Nations Cup finals in Mali in January 2002.[3][75] He played in the 0–0 draw with Togo,[76] the 1–0 loss to Cameroon,[77] the 3–1 win over Ivory Coast and the quarter-final match against Senegal, which DR Congo lost 2–0 amid some controversy.[78][79] LuaLua blamed the referee Domenico Messina for the defeat: "We had a lot of fouls which the referee didn't give and there was a penalty right in front of him but he just let the match go on. Sometimes they [the Senegalese] fell over without being touched, screamed, and the referee just gave the foul to them."[80]

"Lomana knows he's been stupid. He knew he was going to be under pressure and he knew he was going to get provoked... but I don't like the way their players behaved. They were taking dives all over the place. That's not fair play. It's disgraceful."

—DR Congo manager Mick Wadsworth, who was also assistant manager at Newcastle during Robson's reign, agreed with LuaLua about the conduct of the Tunisia players in their 2004 African Nations Cup match.[81]

DR Congo's qualifying campaign for the 2004 African Nations Cup in Tunisia began six months after the 2002 tournament ended, with a match against Libya on 8 September. Libya won the match 3–2.[82] LuaLua initially indicated that he might not play in the match, but did so reluctantly after threats were made to his family, which caused him to reconsider his international career. Robson commented, "He didn't want to go and play in that match. But he said he had to go because his grandmother had been threatened."[83] He played in the 2–0 win over Botswana in October 2002, when he scored inside five minutes but was later sent off for dissent.[84] He was suspended for two matches and his next appearance was in the 0–0 draw with Botswana in July 2003, which secured qualification for the finals of the competition.[85] LuaLua initially expressed doubts that he would take part in the finals due to club commitments.[86] He was, however, included in the squad and named as captain in the absence of regular captain Shabani Nonda, who missed the tournament due to a knee injury.[87][88] LuaLua said on being named as captain, "When Shabani plays, it takes the pressure off me but now everyone's now looking to me for leadership and I feel honoured."[88] He appeared in the first match of the tournament, a 2–1 defeat to Guinea,[89] but in the next match against the hosts Tunisia, he was sent off, reacting angrily and taking several minutes to leave the pitch.[81][90] DR Congo went on to lose the match and were eliminated from the tournament.[81] Following his sending off, LuaLua considered giving up international football and criticised the behaviour of the Tunisia players during the match and the organisation of the tournament.[81] He later criticised the national football federation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Congolese Association Football Federation, blaming them for the poor state of the national side, but said that he would continue to be available for international selection: "I can never turn my back on my country. I play for Congo because I am proud to do it."[91] He apologised to his country for his sending off against Tunisia.[92]

2006 Africa Cup of Nations

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LuaLua received a four-match suspension for the sending-off and missed several 2006 World Cup qualifying round matches during the summer of June 2004.[93] He was selected for the World Cup qualifier against South Africa in September, but missed the match due to injury,[94] and was then dropped for the next qualifier against Ghana in October.[95] He missed the 1–1 draw with Ghana in March 2005 after a dispute with the DR Congo football association but committed himself to the match against Uganda in June.[96] He scored in a friendly against Guinea played in Paris in August, a match used as preparation for the World Cup qualifying matches the following month.[97] LuaLua played for DR Congo in the 2–1 win over Cape Verde in September but contracted malaria and missed the final World Cup qualifier against South Africa in October.[98][99]

"We are still waiting for it to be resolved but we are united and as captain I'll stick up for everyone."

LuaLua, speaking after the 2–0 victory over Togo. Before the match DR Congo's president Joseph Kabila promised the pay dispute would be resolved.[100]

LuaLua was recalled to the DR Congo squad for a friendly against Tunisia played near Paris in November 2005, as part of the countries' preparation for the 2006 African Nations Cup held in Egypt in January and February 2006.[101] He was unable to play, however, after he was one of several players refused a visa by French immigration authorities.[102] He was named as the captain of DR Congo for the tournament in place of Shabani Nonda who was injured for a second successive Nations Cup.[103] He then delayed his departure to be available to his club Portsmouth for a crucial league match,[104] missing a friendly with Senegal.[105] Despite a pay dispute leading to the DR Congo players threatening to boycott the match, which was only resolved shortly before the kickoff,[100] he returned to the side for DR Congo's opening match of the tournament against Togo, assisting in one goal and scoring the other in a 2–0 win.[106] He appeared against Angola and Cameroon as DR Congo qualified for the quarter-finals stage of the tournament,[107][108] only to be beaten by the hosts Egypt.[109] LuaLua's 18-month-old son died while he was playing in the tournament.[110]

Later international career

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In the 2008 African Nations Cup qualifier against Ethiopia in April 2007, LuaLua scored the second goal in a 2–0 victory; the result extended their lead at the top of their group.[111][112] He did not travel to Ethiopia for the away fixture in June, which DR Congo lost, as the authorities failed to send LuaLua his travel documents in time.[113][114] Following the failure of DR Congo to qualify for the tournament in October, the DR Congo sports minister, Pardonne Kaliba, suspended the manager, Henri Depireux, and removed the captaincy from LuaLua.[115]

LuaLua returned to the DR Congo squad in the 2010 World Cup qualifier against Egypt in June 2008.[116] After returning to Greece, he complained of severe stomach pain and was rushed to hospital to have his appendix removed, ruling him out of subsequent matches for several weeks,[117] as DR Congo moved to the top of Group 12 in the second round.[118] Despite topping the group at that point, DR Congo were later eliminated at this stage and therefore failed to progress to the third round of qualifying.[119]

In February 2012, national manager Claude Le Roy confirmed that he was with LuaLua in the aim of him returning to the national team for their Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles.[120] He did not play that game, but in December LuaLua was named for his fourth Africa Cup of Nations, in South Africa in 2013.[121] He started all three matches—all draws—as the team exited from Group C.

Personal life

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In September 2003, LuaLua was fined £175 by Newcastle Magistrates Court for watching British television without a licence.[122][123]

In 2005, LuaLua became patron of the Haslar Visitors Group, a charity that works with detainees in an immigration removal centre.[124] In the following year, he set up the LuaLua Foundation, building a hostel, sport and education complex in Kinshasa to provide care and education for orphaned children in DR Congo.[125][126] He is also actively involved in the Show Racism the Red Card campaign and was involved in the launch of a new video entitled "A Safe Place", which features Premiership footballers talking about their experiences with racism.[127] LuaLua is a born-again Christian and his former teammate at Portsmouth, Linvoy Primus, was quoted saying "We are not scared to say we pray together before games. About 45 minutes before a game we link our arms and just pray that we can glorify God."[128][129]

LuaLua wrote the foreword to You Can Have Chips, the autobiography of his former manager Steve Wignall.[130]

Career statistics

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Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[131][132]
Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Colchester United 1998–99[133] Division Two 13 1 0 0 — — 0 0 13 1
1999–2000[134] Division Two 41 12 1 1 2 1 — 1[a] 0 45 14
2000–01[135] Division Two 7 2 — 2 3 — — 9 5
Total 61 15 1 1 4 4 — 1 0 67 20
Newcastle United 2000–01[135] Premier League 21 0 2 0 — — — 23 0
2001–02[136] Premier League 20 3 3 0 3 0 6[b] 2 — 32 5
2002–03[137] Premier League 11 2 1 0 1 0 9[c] 2 — 22 4
2003–04[138] Premier League 7 0 1 0 1 0 2[d] 0 — 11 0
Total 59 5 7 0 5 0 17 4 — 88 9
Portsmouth (loan) 2003–04[138] Premier League 15 4 — — — — 15 4
Portsmouth 2004–05[139] Premier League 25 6 0 0 1 0 — — 26 6
2005–06[140] Premier League 25 7 1 0 0 0 — — 26 7
2006–07[141] Premier League 22 2 0 0 2 0 — — 24 2
Total 72 19 1 0 3 0 — — 76 19
Olympiacos 2007–08[142][143][144] Super League Greece 21 5 3 1 — 6[c] 0 0 0 30 6
Al-Arabi 2008–09[55][citation needed] Qatar Stars League 11 2 0 0 — — 4[e] 4 15 6
Olympiacos 2009–10[55] Super League Greece 12 3 0 0 — 2[c] 0 5[f] 0 19 3
Omonia 2010–11[55] Cypriot First Division 19 4 6[g] 2 — 3[c] 1 0 0 28 7
Blackpool 2011–12[145] Championship 29 4 3 2 0 0 — 0 0 32 6
Karabükspor 2012–13[55] Süper Lig 30 11 2 0 — — — 32 11
2013–14[55] Süper Lig 12 2 2 2 — — — 14 4
Total 42 13 4 2 — — — 46 15
Rizespor 2013–14[55] Süper Lig 11 4 — — — — 11 4
2014–15[55] Süper Lig 8 0 3 1 — — — 11 1
Total 19 4 3 1 — — — 22 5
Akhisar Belediyespor 2014–15[55] Süper Lig 14 1 — — — — 14 1
2015–16[55] Süper Lig 10 0 4 2 — — — 14 2
Total 24 1 4 2 — — — 28 3
Şanlıurfaspor 2015–16[55] TFF First League 16 2 1 0 — — — 17 2
Merit Alsancak Yeşilova 2017–18[69] KTFF Süper Lig 23 9 3 3 — — — 26 12
Doğan Türk Birliği 2018–19[146] KTFF Süper Lig 8 5 — — — — 8 5
Girne Halk Evi 2018–19[146] KTFF Süper Lig 7 4 2 0 — — — 9 4
Peterborough Sports 2019–20[74] Southern League Premier Division Central 1 0 — — — 0 0 1 0
Career total 439 95 38 14 12 4 28 5 10 4 527 122
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Intertoto Cup
  3. ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League
  4. ^ One appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League; one appearance in UEFA Cup
  5. ^ Appearance(s) in Sheikh Jassim Cup
  6. ^ Appearance(s) in Super League play-offs
  7. ^ [citation needed]

International

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Scores and results list DR Congo's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each LuaLua goal.
List of international goals scored by Lomana LuaLua
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 13 October 2002 Stade des Martyrs, DR Congo  Botswana 1–0 2–0 2004 Africa Cup of Nations qualification [84]
2 16 August 2005 Stade Yves-du-Manoir, France  Guinea 2–1 3–1 Friendly [97]
3 21 January 2006 Cairo Military Academy Stadium, Egypt  Togo 2–0 2–0 2006 Africa Cup of Nations [106]
4 29 April 2007 Stade des Martyrs, DR Congo  Ethiopia 2–0 2–0 2008 Africa Cup of Nations qualification [111]
5 20 August 2008 Stade du Vieux-Pré, Dreux, France  Togo 2–1 2–1 Friendly [147]
6 11 October 2008 Kamuzu Stadium, Malawi  Malawi 1–0 1–2 2010 World Cup qualification [148]
7 27 March 2011 Stade des Martyrs, Kinshasa, DR Congo  Mauritius 1–0 3–0 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification [149]

Honours

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Olympiacos

Al-Arabi

Omonia

References

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Lomana LuaLua

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Trésor Lomana LuaLua (born 28 December 1980) is a Congolese former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is currently the attacking coach for Spalding United. Standing at 1.75 metres tall, he began his career in after moving there as a child and became known for his flair, including acrobatic goal celebrations like backflips. LuaLua earned 31 caps for the DR Congo national team between 2002 and 2013, scoring seven goals and participating in four tournaments (2002, 2004, 2006, and 2013). He retired from playing in January 2020 after a career spanning multiple countries and leagues. Born in , (now the ), LuaLua relocated to at age nine with his family. His talent was spotted while playing for Leyton , leading to a youth contract with Colchester United in 1997. After being briefly released for disciplinary reasons and working at , he returned to make his professional debut in 1999, scoring on his first appearance. In 2000, he transferred to Newcastle United for £2.25 million, where he contributed to the team's qualification for the during a season under manager . LuaLua joined on loan in 2004 before signing permanently, helping the club establish itself in the . In 2007, he moved to Olympiacos in , where he won a league and cup double in the 2007–08 season and featured in the Champions League against Real Madrid. His later career included stints in with Al-Arabi (2008–2009), with Omonia (2010–2011), (including Karabükspor from 2012 to 2014), and a loan at in England's (2011–2012), before a final playing stint at Sports in 2019–2020. Notably, LuaLua is the brother of fellow footballer and cousin to and .

Early life

Birth and family

Trésor Lomana LuaLua, known professionally as Lomana LuaLua, was born on 28 December 1980 in , (now the ). He was born into a family with deep roots in professional football. His younger brother, , born in 1990, followed a similar path as a professional footballer, playing for clubs including Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion. LuaLua's cousins, (born 1989) and (born 1981), also became professional players, with Bolasie featuring for teams like and the DR Congo national team, and Kandol playing in the .

Relocation to England

In 1989, at the age of nine, Lomana LuaLua relocated from , (now the ), to with his father amid the country's political instability under President , seeking asylum as refugees. Upon arrival, LuaLua and his father were held in an center for approximately two months, an experience he later described as restrictive despite the provision of toys, with no freedom to leave. After release, the family settled in , , where LuaLua lived with his aunt and began attending local schools as part of the English education system. Adapting to life in proved challenging for the young LuaLua, who grew up in a tough environment in and credited local youth centers with keeping him away from street trouble that ensnared some peers and relatives. He has reflected on the strangeness of his uprooted childhood, having left as a boy and returning years later as an adult. During his teenage years, LuaLua's football talent emerged and developed through participation in local youth teams in , where his skills on the pitch provided an outlet and path forward amid these early hardships.

Club career

Colchester United

Lomana LuaLua joined United as a in September 1998, having impressed scouts during a match at Leyton College. Initially struggling to adapt to the professional environment, he was included in the first-team squad for an away fixture against Chesterfield on 9 January 1999, where he made his debut as a substitute with 19 minutes remaining in a 3-1 defeat, marking the occasion by scoring Colchester's consolation goal. During the 1998-99 season, LuaLua made limited appearances as he continued to develop, but his breakthrough came in the 1999-00 campaign in the , where he became a regular starter under manager Steve Wignall. Key performances included consistent contributions that showcased his pace, dribbling, and finishing ability as a forward. Over two seasons, he scored 21 goals in 68 league and cup appearances, with 15 of those coming in 37 league starts during 1999-00, establishing him as one of the division's most promising young strikers. LuaLua also scored a in a first-round match against Queens Park Rangers early in the 2000-01 campaign, helping advance. LuaLua's rapid emergence drew interest from higher-tier clubs, culminating in his transfer to Newcastle United on 22 September 2000 for a club-record fee of £2.25 million, a significant sum for a Third Division side at the time. This move highlighted his potential and provided with substantial funds for reinvestment.

Newcastle United

LuaLua signed for Newcastle United from United in September 2000 for a transfer fee of £2.25 million, bringing the potential demonstrated by his 21 goals in 68 appearances in the lower leagues to the stage. During the 2000–01 season, he made his debut and featured in 21 league matches, predominantly as a substitute, without registering a goal as he adapted to the higher level of competition. LuaLua's form improved in the 2001–02 season, where he scored his first Premier League goal for Newcastle in a 3–2 away win against Derby County on 13 April 2002, scoring a 90th-minute winner from a Nolberto Solano cross in a comeback from 2-0 down. He added further goals in a 3–0 home win over Charlton Athletic on 20 April and a 3–1 home triumph against West Ham United on 27 April, contributing to three league goals overall and helping Newcastle finish fourth. His energetic playing style and signature celebrations—featuring up to seven consecutive backflips—earned him widespread popularity among fans, who appreciated his flair and athleticism. Subsequent seasons saw LuaLua's opportunities diminish due to persistent injuries, as well as competition from new signings like . He managed just 10 league appearances and three goals in 2002–03, followed by eight appearances and two goals in 2003–04. Seeking regular football, LuaLua joined on loan in February 2004 for the remainder of the campaign, where he scored four goals in 15 appearances. This successful spell led to his permanent departure from Newcastle in the summer of 2004, transferring to for £1.75 million.

Portsmouth

LuaLua joined on loan from Newcastle United in February 2004 for a £100,000 fee, providing the club with an immediate boost following his injury-plagued spell at his parent club. The move allowed him to regain fitness and form, and after impressing during the loan period with four goals in 15 appearances, secured his services permanently in July 2004 for a reported £1.75 million. Under manager , LuaLua became a key attacking option, helping the team establish stability in the after promotion. Over the next three seasons, LuaLua demonstrated consistent goal-scoring prowess, netting 19 goals across 94 appearances in all competitions from 2004 to 2007. In the 2004–05 campaign, he scored six goals in 26 league and cup matches, including a memorable brace in a 4–1 victory over rivals that contributed to their relegation. His form peaked in 2005–06, where he emerged as Portsmouth's top scorer with seven goals from 25 appearances, aiding the side to a 13th-place finish and further consolidation in the top flight. LuaLua's contributions were instrumental in Portsmouth's upward trajectory, including reaching the FA Cup quarter-finals in 2005–06 and supporting the squad's development that culminated in their 2008 FA Cup triumph the season after his departure. Although he left before the 2007–08 campaign, his earlier efforts in building team momentum and scoring vital goals—such as two in the across 11 appearances—helped lay the groundwork for qualification to later stages in subsequent years. However, his time at ended amid contract disputes in 2007; despite signing a three-year extension in July 2006, ongoing negotiations and interest from abroad led to his transfer to Olympiacos in August for an undisclosed fee.

Olympiacos and Al-Arabi

In August 2007, following a successful stint at that showcased his goal-scoring ability in the English , Lomana LuaLua transferred to Greek club Olympiacos on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. During the 2007-08 , LuaLua contributed to Olympiacos' successful campaign, appearing in 21 league matches and scoring five goals as the team clinched the Greek Super League title. However, his time in was hampered by injuries, including an ankle issue and a , which limited his consistency and integration into the squad despite his athletic flair and long-range shooting prowess. Seeking more playing time, LuaLua joined Qatari side Al-Arabi on a one-year contract in July 2008, effectively moving on loan from Olympiacos. In the 2008-09 , he made 11 appearances and netted two goals, including his first league strike in February 2009, while also scoring once in the final to help Al-Arabi secure a 3-0 victory over Al-Rayyan. Despite these contributions, LuaLua struggled to establish a dominant role in the Middle Eastern league, facing adaptation challenges to the physical style and climate, which affected his overall form. LuaLua departed Al-Arabi by mutual consent in December 2009 and returned to Olympiacos on a six-month free-agent deal with an option to extend. This second spell proved brief and unremarkable, with limited appearances amid ongoing competition for attacking positions and persistent fitness concerns, ultimately failing to recapture his earlier momentum before his contract expired in mid-2010.

Omonia and return to England

In July 2010, LuaLua signed a two-year contract with Cypriot club Omonia Nicosia, reuniting with his former Olympiacos coach Takis Lemonis and drawing on his recent Greek Super League experience to ease his adaptation to the Cypriot First Division. During the 2010–11 season, LuaLua featured prominently for Omonia, making 14 appearances and scoring 3 goals in the league while providing key contributions in other competitions. In the Cypriot Cup, he appeared in 5 matches, netting 1 goal and recording 1 assist, helping Omonia secure their 13th title with a 4–3 penalty shoot-out victory over Apollon Limassol in the final on 18 May 2011 after a 1–1 draw. His efforts, including goals in qualifying rounds, also supported Omonia's campaign in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, where they advanced past Spartak Trnava before elimination by Sheriff Tiraspol. Following the season, LuaLua left Omonia as a in June 2011. In 2011, he returned to English football on a season-long loan to in the , making 29 appearances and scoring 4 goals with 3 assists during a campaign that saw the club finish 16th. Despite his contributions, including notable strikes against Leeds United and , LuaLua's role was somewhat limited by competition for attacking positions and the team's mid-table position.

Later clubs in Turkey, Northern Cyprus, and retirement

In May 2012, LuaLua signed a two-year contract with Turkish club on a free transfer from , marking the start of a prolonged period in Turkish football. He contributed to the team's mid-table finishes during his 18-month stay, appearing in league and cup matches while adapting to the physical demands of the . LuaLua transferred to another Süper Lig side, Çaykur Rizespor, in January 2014, where he played for a year and helped the club avoid relegation in the 2013–14 season. His contract was mutually terminated in January 2015 amid limited starts and competition for places, after which he immediately joined on a short-term deal. At , LuaLua featured in both league and fixtures through December 2015, but his role diminished as the team prioritized younger forwards. In February 2016, LuaLua moved to second-tier club , reflecting a shift to lower-division play as he sought regular minutes later in his career. His time there was hampered by inconsistent form and the physical toll of frequent club changes, with appearances spread across the 2015–16 season in the TFF First League. Persistent challenges from prior injuries, including ankle issues that had affected his mobility since earlier in his career, further limited his impact in Turkey's competitive environment. He departed at the end of the 2015-16 season and spent the 2016-17 season without a club. Following his time in Turkey, LuaLua sought opportunities abroad and signed with Northern Cypriot club Merit Alsancak Yeşilova in May 2017, playing in the KTFF Süper Lig during the 2017–18 season. He appeared in league matches and friendlies, bringing his experience to a team in the semi-professional setup of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. For the 2018–19 campaign, LuaLua joined Doğan Türk Birliği, where he contributed goals before transferring to Girne Halk Evi in January 2019. These stints in Northern Cyprus's lower-profile leagues highlighted his journeyman phase, marked by reduced playing time and adaptation to less structured competitions as age and injury history took their toll. LuaLua's international retirement in 2015 allowed him to concentrate on domestic moves without national team commitments. He continued playing before transitioning to coaching, effectively retiring from playing in October 2020 at age 39.

Peterborough Sports

In November 2019, Peterborough Sports of the Southern League Premier Division Central signed LuaLua on a free transfer following his previous spells in lower-tier leagues abroad. The move was hailed as a marquee addition, bringing the 38-year-old forward's experience from clubs like Newcastle United and to the seventh-tier side. LuaLua made his debut for Peterborough Sports in a Southern League Premier Division Central match in January 2020, after a delay due to administrative issues. As the oldest player in the squad, he provided mentorship to younger teammates and quickly became a fan favorite for his flair and professionalism, drawing crowds with his reputation as a cult hero from higher divisions. His stint was brief, ending in October 2020 when he departed to join Spalding United as an attacking coach.

International career

Early caps and appearances

LuaLua earned his first cap for the DR Congo national team as a substitute in the 0–1 loss to on 20 2002, during the group stage of the in . He started in the subsequent 0–0 draw against on 25 2002 and featured as a substitute in the 1–3 defeat to on 29 2002, as DR Congo exited with one point. His initial call-up to the preliminary squad came amid strong form at Newcastle United, where the young striker's performances in the highlighted his potential for international duty. LuaLua balanced these early national team commitments with his club career, appearing in limited matches during 2002 and 2003 while establishing himself in the . LuaLua returned for the 2004 in , captaining DR Congo and delivering key performances en route to the quarter-finals. He featured in the 2–0 group stage win over on 24 January 2004, helping secure second place in Group A behind hosts . However, his tournament ended prematurely after a controversial red card in the 36th minute of the 3–0 loss to on 28 January 2004, leading to a suspension that excluded him from the quarter-final 1–2 defeat to on 4 February 2004. By the end of the 2004 tournament, LuaLua had accumulated 10 caps for DR Congo, including appearances across the two , with his leadership underscoring his growing importance to the team despite the challenges of coordinating selections around his club schedule at .

2006 Africa Cup of Nations and beyond

LuaLua played a prominent role for DR Congo at the in , where the team advanced to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1998. In the group stage, he scored the second goal in a 2-0 over on 21 January, helping secure three points despite a subsequent 0-0 draw against and a 2-0 defeat to on 29 January. His contributions were key to DR Congo qualifying from on goal difference ahead of . The campaign ended in the quarter-finals with a 4-1 loss to hosts on 3 February, where LuaLua started and had an early shot on target just 15 seconds into the match. LuaLua appeared in all four of DR Congo's matches at the tournament, marking a standout period in his international career. Following the 2006 tournament, LuaLua maintained his involvement with DR Congo through the qualifiers, earning caps in several matches including a substitute appearance against in October 2010. He scored a long-range goal in the 2–1 away loss to on 11 October 2008, during the second round of qualifying, though DR Congo ultimately failed to advance from their group. LuaLua also featured in later Africa Cup of Nations qualification efforts and the 2013 edition in , where he made three group-stage appearances without scoring as DR Congo exited without a win. Over his international tenure from 2002 to 2013, he accumulated 25 caps and netted 4 goals for DR Congo. As LuaLua's involved frequent moves across leagues in , the , and , combined with his advancing age, his call-ups to the national team became less frequent toward the end of the decade.

International retirement

LuaLua announced his retirement from international duty with the DR Congo national team on 29 2013, immediately following the team's elimination from the after a 1-1 draw with on 28 January. At the age of 32, the striker, then playing club football for Turkish side Karabükspor, cited disrespectful criticism and abusive messages from fans as a primary factor in his decision, stating, "When you don't do well, people start asking questions and sending messages, disrespecting. I love my country, but if I knew it was going to be like this, I would have rather stayed at my club. I'm finished, done." This abrupt exit capped a turbulent relationship with the national team, marked by earlier frustrations in May 2012 when LuaLua declared he would not return until the implemented major organizational changes to better support players and improve administration. Despite those concerns, he had rejoined the squad for the qualifiers and the tournament itself, but the poor performance and subsequent backlash proved decisive. Injuries and club commitments had also limited his availability in prior years, contributing to an inconsistent international presence. Over his 11-year international career from 2002 to 2013, LuaLua earned 25 caps and scored 4 goals for DR Congo. LuaLua's contributions established him as a key figure in DR Congo's 2000s generation, particularly during the team's run to the quarter-finals at the , where his experience and flair helped elevate the squad's profile amid domestic challenges.

Coaching career

Transition to coaching

LuaLua retired from his playing career in January 2020 after a brief stint with Peterborough Sports in the English non-league pyramid. Following retirement, LuaLua transitioned into coaching, beginning with informal involvement in youth development. In February 2020, he visited the SCS Academy in , run by his former Colchester United youth teammate Harrop, where he conducted training sessions and mentored aspiring players drawing on his extensive experience as a forward. LuaLua secured his first formal coaching role in October 2020 when he joined Spalding United as an attacking coach under manager Zakuani, a fellow DR Congo international. This appointment allowed him to apply lessons from his professional playing days to player development, particularly in offensive tactics. Following retirement, LuaLua committed more fully to coaching, continuing in his role at Spalding United to nurture young talents with an emphasis on striker progression informed by his own career highlights at clubs like and Newcastle United.

Spalding United

In October 2020, Lomana LuaLua was appointed as attacking coach for Spalding United, a non-league club in the Southern League Premier Central division, under manager Zakuani. LuaLua's responsibilities center on the forwards, refining attacking tactics, and facilitating the integration of players into the senior to bolster overall team development. LuaLua has maintained his commitment to the club, remaining as attacking coach as of November 2025.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Lomana LuaLua has a younger brother, , who is also a professional footballer; the two are ten years apart in age, and Lomana played a key role in supporting Kazenga's career by facilitating his move to and entry into Newcastle United's youth academy when Lomana joined the club in 2000. LuaLua is also the cousin of fellow footballers and Trésor Kandolo. Family dynamics were instrumental in their shared pursuit of football, with their father having played the sport in the , providing early encouragement. LuaLua experienced profound personal tragedy in his family life when his 18-month-old son, , died of on January 20, 2006, while LuaLua was competing for DR Congo at the in ; Congolese officials withheld the news for two weeks to avoid distracting him during the tournament. LuaLua has an older son born in February 2001; in 2004, when he was three years old, reports emerged of him living with his mother in amid a dispute over financial support, though LuaLua's involvement in the child's life remains private. There is no public information confirming LuaLua's . Following his retirement from playing in 2020, LuaLua has resided in . He briefly references his Congolese roots in discussions of family influences, having fled with his family in 1989 at age nine due to political unrest.

Interests and philanthropy

Lomana LuaLua has demonstrated a strong commitment to , particularly through the establishment of the LuaLua Foundation in 2006, aimed at supporting and orphans in his native (DRC). Motivated by encounters with war orphans during visits to the country, LuaLua built a , sports facility, and education drop-in center in to provide shelter, recreational activities, and schooling, helping to keep children off the streets and foster their development amid post-civil war challenges. The foundation, inspired by LuaLua's own positive experiences at a in after arriving as a in 1989, sought to employ nine full-time staff by the end of that year to expand its operations. In addition to the foundation's focus on Congolese youth, LuaLua has engaged in targeted charitable acts closer to home. In 2017, he donated £500 to the Alfie’s Vision appeal, supporting treatment for a two-year-old Colchester United fan diagnosed with Norrie’s Disease, a rare genetic condition causing vision and ; he also contributed eight signed club shirts for auction to boost fundraising efforts toward a £20,000 goal. This gesture followed fans attending an open day for the LuaLua Foundation in , where they raised awareness of the family's plight. Beyond , LuaLua maintains a personal interest in his Congolese roots, frequently visiting the DRC despite its historical , as he has expressed missing his and valuing the opportunity to contribute there directly. His involvement in initiatives reflects a broader dedication to , drawing from his background as a who benefited from similar support programs in the UK.

Career statistics

Club statistics

LuaLua's club career encompassed over 20 years across multiple countries, with a total of 460 appearances and 92 goals in all competitions, including league, cup, and European matches. His contributions were particularly notable in English football, where he amassed 146 appearances and 24 goals for Newcastle United and , alongside significant spells in lower divisions and abroad. Injuries frequently interrupted his progress, resulting in incomplete seasons at several clubs, while moves, such as his 2000–01 stint at from Newcastle, provided additional experience but limited overall playing time. The following table summarizes his appearances and goals by major club, aggregating league, domestic cup, and European competitions where applicable:
ClubYearsAppearancesGoals
Colchester United1998–20016519
Newcastle United2001–2004889
Portsmouth2004–20079119
Olympiacos2007–2008, 2010499
Omonia Nicosia2010–2011143
Blackpool2011–2012326
Karabükspor2012–20144615
Çaykur Rizespor2013–2015225
Akhisarspor2015–2016283
Şanlıurfaspor2016162
Other clubs (incl. Al-Arabi, loans, minor spells, and Peterborough Sports)Various92
Career totals (all clubs and competitions): 460 appearances, 92 goals. In European competitions, LuaLua made 15 appearances with 1 goal, primarily during his time at Newcastle United in the UEFA Cup and Olympiacos in the Champions League. His Championship appearances, including at Colchester and Blackpool, totaled around 100 games with over 20 goals, highlighting his effectiveness in second-tier English football. Abroad, he contributed to domestic successes, such as winning the Cypriot Cup with Omonia in 2011.

International statistics

Lomana LuaLua earned 25 caps for the DR Congo national team between 2002 and 2013, during which he scored 4 goals. Assists are not consistently recorded in available statistics for his international appearances. His performances broke down across key competitions as follows, with a focus on major tournaments and qualifiers:
CompetitionAppearancesGoals
131
World Cup Qualifiers71
Friendlies20
Qualifiers20
The remaining appearance occurred in other international fixtures, contributing to his overall total of 1 additional appearance and 2 goals. LuaLua's caps timeline began with his debut on 20 January against at the . He accumulated 4 caps in , 4 in 2004, 4 in 2005, 5 in 2006 (including his first international goal), 3 in 2008, 2 in 2009, 1 in 2010, 1 in 2011, and 1 in 2013. Disciplinary records show LuaLua receiving 1 yellow card and no red cards across his international career. Notable milestones include scoring in the and helping DR Congo reach the quarter-finals of the tournament in both 2002 and 2006.

Honours

Club honours

During his club career, Lomana LuaLua contributed to several team successes across different leagues. With Olympiacos in , he was part of the squad that clinched the title in the 2007–08 season, securing the championship after a ruling confirmed their points tally atop the standings. Later, while playing for Al-Arabi in , LuaLua helped the team win the in 2008, scoring in the 3–0 final victory over Al-Rayyan on October 30. In , LuaLua's tenure with Omonia culminated in the 2010–11 triumph, where the team defeated Apollon 4–3 on penalties in the final held on May 18, 2011, marking Omonia's 13th cup title.

International honours

LuaLua represented the DR Congo national team at four editions of the , contributing to the team's progression in two of them. In the 2002 tournament hosted by , he was part of the squad that advanced to the quarter-finals after finishing second in Group C, defeating 3–1 before a 2–0 loss to in the knockout stage. At the 2004 in , DR Congo exited in the group stage, finishing last in Group A with no points from three defeats, including a 1–2 loss to in which LuaLua featured. LuaLua also participated in the 2006 edition in , where the team secured second place in Group B behind and reached the quarter-finals, only to be eliminated 4–1 by hosts . In the in , DR Congo finished third in Group B after three draws (2–2 against , 0–0 against , and 1–1 against ), exiting in the group stage. The forward earned 31 caps for DR Congo across an 11-year international career spanning 2002 to 2013, during which he scored seven goals.

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