Robert Kidiaba Muteba (born 1 February 1976) is a Congolese politician and former professional

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who played as a goalkeeper. He spent most of his club career with TP Mazembe, whilst at international level he collected 61 caps playing for the DR Congo national team.

Club career

Born in Lubumbashi, Kidiaba played club football for

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and TP Mazembe. He played five games for TP Mazembe in the

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International career

Kidiaba made his international debut for the DR Congo national team in 2002, and has appeared for them in 11 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. In December 2014 he announced he would retire from international duty after the

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, in January 2015 he was named in the 23-man squad for the tournament, and in February 2015 he indicated that he might not retire after the tournament.

Political career

In May 2015 it was announced that Kidiaba and teammate Jean Kasusula would stand for the National Party for Democracy and Development at forthcoming elections. He was elected a Member of Parliament for

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in January 2019.

Personal life

Kidiaba works as an ambassador for the

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charity. He is married and has three children. He is "famed for the 'bum shuffle' goal celebration" which consists of "bouncing around his penalty area on his backside." The move is a fan favourite.

Honours

DR Congo *

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bronze:

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References

1976 births Living people Sportspeople from Lubumbashi Democratic Republic of the Congo men's footballers Democratic Republic of the Congo men's international footballers Men's association football goalkeepers TP Mazembe players 2004 African Cup of Nations players 2011 African Nations Championship players 2013 Africa Cup of Nations players 2015 Africa Cup of Nations players Democratic Republic of the Congo politicians Democratic Republic of the Congo men's A' international footballers 2009 African Nations Championship players {{DRCongo-footy-bio-stub