Aimé Bakula
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Aimé Bakula | ||
| Date of birth | 14 February 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Kinshasa, Zaire | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2022 | TP Mazembe | 192 | (0) |
| 2022– | CS Don Bosco | – | (–) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Aimé Bakula (born 14 February 1985) is a Congolese former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He spent over a decade with TP Mazembe before a loan spell at CS Don Bosco and was part of Mazembe’s most successful era.[1][2]
Club career
Bakula began his senior career with TP Mazembe in 2007, largely serving as a backup to Robert Kidiaba but still making 192 appearances for the club.[1] During his time at Mazembe, he won multiple domestic league titles and continental honours, including two CAF Champions League trophies.[2]
In October 2017, he was loaned to CS Don Bosco for one season to gain more playing time.[1] He returned to TP Mazembe in July 2018 and signed a two-year contract extension running through June 2020.[3]
Later career
By 2025, Bakula was playing for CS Don Bosco again in the Linafoot league.[4] He was named Man of the Match in several games, including against Blessing FC and AS Maniema Union, earning praise for his reflexes and composure even at the age of 40.[5]
Honours
TP Mazembe
- CAF Champions League: 2009, 2010, 2015[1]
- CAF Super Cup: 2010, 2011, 2016[1]
- DR Congo League: 2007, 2009, 2011–2014, 2017[1]
- FIFA Club World Cup runner-up: 2010[1]
Style of play
Bakula was regarded as a composed and reliable goalkeeper, often praised for his leadership and mentorship of younger players.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Aimé Bakula goes to CS Don Bosco". TP Mazembe. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Aimé Bakula profile". BeSoccer. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ "Transfert : un nouveau gardien au TP Mazembe". FootRDC. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ "RDC : Aimé Bakula, l'expérience en action". Leopard Leader. 15 March 2025. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ "Ligue 1 : Force et admiration pour Aimé Bakula, 40 ans et toujours en activité". Actualité.cd. 20 March 2025. Retrieved 12 August 2025.