Paul-Jose M'Poku

Tottenham Hotspur

Born in Kinshasa, Zaire, M'Poku moved to Belgium as a child. Prior to joining Tottenham Hotspur in June 2008, he had played for Belgian club Standard Liège and signed his first professional contract on 24 April 2009. Representing Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier Academy League, he was a prolific scorer and was included in the squad for the FA Cup replay against Bolton Wanderers on 26 February 2010.

Loan to Leyton Orient

On 24 September 2010, M'Poku moved to Leyton Orient on a month's loan, to last until 23 October. He made his professional debut coming on as a substitute for Orient against Walsall on 28 September. After impressing Orient manager Russell Slade, M'Poku's loan was extended until 8 January 2011. He scored his first goal in English football with Orient's third in the 8–2 thrashing of Droylsden in the FA Cup on 7 December. His loan was subsequently extended until the end of the season. He scored two league goals for Orient: their third in the 4–2 win over Colchester United on 3 January, and a late 25-yard winner against Oldham Athletic on 12 March. He made 35 appearances for Orient in all competitions.

Standard Liège

Without making a first team appearance at Tottenham Hotspur, he was transferred back to Standard Liège in July 2011 for an undisclosed fee, signing a four-year contract. M’Poku remained out of the first team at the start of the 2011–12 season until on 28 August 2011, he made his first team appearance as…

M'Poku represented Belgium at youth level, such as, Belgium U15, Belgium U16, Belgium U17, Belgium U18, Belgium U19, and Belgium U21. On 19 February 2015, M'Poku announced his decision to play for DR Congo despite being monitored by the senior team. M'Poku scored on his DR Congo debut in the friendly match on 28 March 2015, in a 2–1 loss against Iraq. In January 2017 M'poku was selected in DR Congo's final squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.

Club

As of 10 May 2025

International

As of match played 11 June 2021

Scores and results list Congo DR's goal tally first

Though he was linked with a move to Anderlecht, M’Poku stated he expressed his dislike towards the club on his Twitter account. M'Poku's brother Albert Sambi Lokonga is also a professional footballer.