Joël Kimwaki

Joël Kimwaki Mpela (born 14 October 1986) is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for FC Renaissance du Congo. He made 52 appearances for the DR Congo national team scoring 3 goals.

Club career
Kimwaki played for TP Mazembe in the 2010 FIFA Club World Cup, where they reached the final losing 3–0 to Inter Milan.

In November 2019, FC Renaissance du Congo announced the signing of Kimwaki from TP Mazembe one a one-season contract.

International career
In 2015 he was selected for the DR Congo national team's 2015 Africa Cup of Nations squad.

International goals

 * Scores and results list DR Congo's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kimwaki goal.

Honors
DR Congo
 * Africa Cup of Nations bronze: 2015