Athlete
Silas Katompa Mvumpa
footballer
Early Life
Silas Katompa Mvumpa was born on 6 October 1998 in Kinshasa, DR Congo, into a modest family. He began playing football with Olympic Matete FC, where his pace and attacking talent stood out from a young age. At 17, he moved to France to pursue a professional career, joining Alès before later signing for Paris FC, where he quickly established himself as one of Ligue 2's most exciting young attackers.
Education
There is no publicly available information regarding Silas's formal educational qualifications. Like many professional footballers, he balanced his schooling with football training during his youth before focusing full-time on his playing career after moving to France.
Career Highlights
- Began his senior career with Alès in France in 2018.
- Signed his first professional contract with Paris FC in 2018.
- Joined VfB Stuttgart in 2019 and helped the club win promotion to the Bundesliga in the 2019–20 season.
- Won the Bundesliga Rookie of the Season (2020–21) and received the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award three times (November 2020, December 2020, and February 2021).
- Returned from a serious knee injury to continue playing for Stuttgart.
- Spent the 2024–25 season on loan at Red Star Belgrade, winning the:
- Serbian SuperLiga
- Serbian Cup.
- Joined Mainz 05 in January 2026, continuing his career in the Bundesliga.
- Made his senior debut for the DR Congo national team in 2023 and helped the country qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Net Worth
Silas Katompa Mvumpa's estimated net worth is between US$3 million and US$6 million. His income comes from professional football contracts, performance bonuses, and endorsement deals earned during his time in France, Germany, and Serbia. His exact financial details have not been publicly disclosed.
Body Measurements
- Height: 1.89 m (189 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 82 kg (181 lbs)
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Body Type: Athletic
- Preferred Foot: Right
Social Media
- Instagram: @silas_katompa
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Silas Katompa Mvumpa
- Former Name: Silas Wamangituka Fundu (used before 2021)
- Date of Birth: 6 October 1998
- Age: 27 (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Nationality: DR Congo
- Profession: Professional Footballer
- Position: Forward / Right Winger / Centre-Forward
- Current Club: Mainz 05 (Germany)
- Jersey Number: 26
- Preferred Foot: Right
- Height: 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
- Weight: Approximately 82 kg (181 lbs)