Paul Jose Mpoku

Paul Jose Mpoku is a Congolese professional footballer who recently joined the Romanian football club UTA Arad as a central midfielder. Born in Belgium, he began his career at Standard Liege, where he was coached by Mircea Rednic, and has played for several clubs across Europe, including Cagliari, Chievo Verona, and Panathinaikos. At the international level, Mpoku has represented the Democratic Republic of Congo, earning 22 caps and scoring 6 goals after previously playing for Belgium's youth teams. His move to UTA marks a new chapter in his career as he transitions to a new league.