About Elia Meschak
Born 1997. Elia Meschak is a Congolese association football player.
Meschak Elia Lina (born 6 August 1997) is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Süper Lig club Alanyaspor and the DR Congo national team. He received the best player award after him and his team's win in the 2016 African Nations Championship.
Club career In July 2019 it was announced that Elia would sign for Belgian First Division A club Anderlecht. He, however, disappeared and allegedly falsified his year of birth, which resulted in a 12-month ban by the Congolese Association Football Federation.
On 12 September 2025, he transferred to Turkey, joining Alanyaspor in the Süper Lig on a three-year deal. He thus departs Young Boys after making exactly 200 appearances for the club, scoring 43 goals and supplying 39 assists.
International career On 19 May 2026, Elia was included in the 26-man DR Congo national team squad selected by head coach Sébastien Desabre for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Personal life In December 2024 one of Elia's two sons died unexpectedly.
Career statistics
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International
Scores and results list DR Congo's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Elia goal.
Honours TP Mazembe Linafoot: 2015–16, 2016-17 CAF Confederation Cup: 2016, 2017 CAF Super Cup: 2016
Young Boys Swiss Super League: 2019–20, 2020–21, 2023–24 Swiss Cup: 2019–20, 2022–23
DR Congo African Nations Championship: 2016
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Elia Meschak?
Congolese association football player
When was Elia Meschak born?
Elia Meschak was born on 6 August 1997 in Kinshasa.
What is Elia Meschak's occupation?
Elia Meschak is an association football player.
What nationality is Elia Meschak?
Elia Meschak is Congolese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elia Meschak. https://biography.guide/elia-meschak/
MLA: "Elia Meschak." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elia-meschak/.
Chicago: "Elia Meschak." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/elia-meschak/.
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