Athlete
Fiston Mayele
footballer
Early Life
Fiston Mayele was born on 24 June 1994 in Mbuji-Mayi, DR Congo. His father, Anaclet Mayele Kalala, was a goalkeeper for AS Bountou in the 1980s, inspiring Fiston's passion for football. He began playing at the age of 11 with Young Leaders in his hometown before continuing his development with FC Tshakwi in Lubumbashi and later JS Likasi, where his prolific goalscoring attracted the attention of top Congolese clubs.
Education
There is no publicly available information about Fiston Mayele's formal educational qualifications. Like many footballers in DR Congo, he focused on his football development while completing his basic education, progressing through local clubs before turning professional.
Career Highlights
- Began his professional career with AS Vita Club in 2019.
- Finished as the runner-up top scorer in the 2020–21 Linafoot season.
- Joined Young Africans (Yanga SC) in Tanzania in 2021.
- Won:
- 2 Tanzanian Premier League titles (2021–22, 2022–23)
- 2 Tanzania FA Cups
- 2 Tanzania Community Shields.
- Became the 2022–23 Tanzanian Premier League MVP and Top Scorer after scoring 17 league goals.
- Signed for Pyramids FC in Egypt in 2023.
- Helped Pyramids win:
- Egypt Cup (2023–24)
- CAF Champions League (2024–25) – the club's first continental title
- CAF Super Cup (2025)
- FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup (2025).
- Finished as the CAF Champions League Top Scorer (2024–25) and was named CAF African Inter-Club Player of the Year (2025).
- Has earned more than 35 international caps for DR Congo, representing the country at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Net Worth
Fiston Mayele's estimated net worth is between US$2 million and US$5 million. His earnings come from professional football contracts, bonuses, prize money, and sponsorships. His successful spell with Pyramids FC has significantly increased his income, although the exact amount has not been publicly disclosed.
Body Measurements
- Height: 1.85 m (185 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 77 kg (170 lbs)
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Body Type: Athletic
- Preferred Foot: Right
Social Media
- Instagram: @fistonmayele_officiel
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Fiston Kalala Mayele
- Date of Birth: 24 June 1994
- Age: 31 (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Nationality: DR Congo
- Profession: Professional Footballer
- Position: Centre-Forward / Striker
- Current Club: Pyramids FC (Egypt)
- Jersey Number: 9
- Preferred Foot: Right
- Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
- Weight: Approximately 77 kg (170 lbs)