Glody Likonza

Glody Likonza (born 10 May 1998) is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 club USM Alger and the DR Congo national team.

Professional career Likonza began his senior career with the Congolese club Mazembe in the Linafoot. He joined the Belgian club Standard Liège on a one-year loan with option to buy on 30 August 2021. On 31 January 2022, the loan was terminated early without him making any appearances for Standard.

USM Alger On July 23, 2024, USM Alger announced the recruitment of Glody Likonza who has signed for a period of three seasons. The Egyptian Zamalek SC and the Club Africain of Tunis tried to offer the services of the vice-captain of TP Mazembe, but the USMA was quicker in materializing with Likonza, while he was expected in Tunis to finalize his contract with the most popular club in Tunisia. In his first season with his new club, Likonza delivered impressive performances that established him as a regular starter in most matches throughout the campaign. The Congolese midfielder scored his first goal Ligue 1 on 18 February 2025 against NC Magra. In the Algerian Cup, Likonza played an important role in USM Alger’s journey toward the title. Although he featured as a substitute in the final for tactical reasons, he still helped the club secure the trophy, winning his first title with USM Alger and ending his debut season on a positive note.

In his second season with USM Alger, Likonza saw his role within the team decline, going from a regular starter to a substitute following the arrival of coach Abdelhak Benchikha. Even after Benchikha’s departure and the appointment of Senegalese manager Lamine N'Diaye, his situation changed little, as he continued to feature mostly from the bench. Despite this, Likonza still managed to add another trophy to his record, winning the Algerian Cup after victory over CR Belouizdad in the final, where he appeared as a substitute. His most memorable contribution, however, came in the CAF Confederation Cup final against Zamalek In the second leg at Cairo International Stadium, Likonza converted the decisive penalty in the shootout, sealing USM Alger’s second continental title.

Career statistics Club

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2017–18

2018–19

2022–23

2023–24

2024–25

2026–27

Honours TP Mazembe Linafoot: 2018–19, 2019–20, 2021–22, 2023–24

USM Alger Algerian Cup: 2024–25 , 2025–26 CAF Confederation Cup: 2025–26