Meschak Elia, born on 6 August 1997 (age 29), is a DR Congo international winger with Alanyaspor. He is primarily used from the right, and his current market value is around £4.5m, according to Transfermarkt.
The early part of his career was shaped by loan football, giving him senior experience before he became a more settled first-team attacker. His most productive league season came at Young Boys in 2023–24, when he scored nine goals in 32 appearances.
Elia remains involved at club level in 2026–27. For Alanyaspor, he has made nine appearances across all competitions, including five in the Süper Lig and four in Africa CON.
His international involvement has continued too. He has represented DR Congo with two World Cup appearances, and has made 11 appearances in African World Cup qualifying, scoring twice.
His career has moved from early loan development into a productive spell at Young Boys and on to Alanyaspor, where he is still a regular first-team presence in 2026–27.
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