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Charles Pickel (DR Congo), Midfielder, 35 caps, 1 international goal, model: 1.6% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Charles Pickel

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#18 Midfielder RCD Espanyol (ESP) DR Congo

Charles Pickel is a 29-year-old midfielder for RCD Espanyol (ESP) and DR Congo. He has earned 35 caps and 1 international goal for DR Congo. Our model puts DR Congo's title chance at 0% with a 47% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

35 Caps
1 Goals
1 Season goals
0 Assists
6.20 Form rating
Age29Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)Weight168 lbsMarket value€1.3M
Charles Pickel at World Cup 2026
Betting Relevance
Anytime scorer angle Low
High shots volume Average
Tournament form Below par
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Charles Pickel · the model’s read

Charles Pickel brings 35 caps and 1 international goal for DR Congo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a midfielder. At club level they play for RCD Espanyol (ESP). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Pickel's anytime-goalscoring probability at 1.6% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.02 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Charles Pickel: World Cup 2026 Form

How Charles has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.5
Avg rating 2 games · WC 2026
6.5
Last match vs Colombia
6.6
vs Portugal
16 min
6.5
vs Colombia
18 min

Charles Pickel: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (2 games) alongside the career baseline (59 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.5
vs
Career baseline 6.6
2.65 Shotsper 90 min 0.79
— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.18
— Key passesper 90 min 0.13
— Tacklesper 90 min 1.05
— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.39
— Ball recoveriesper 90 min 3.2
79 Touchesper 90 min 33

At World Cup 2026, Charles is rating 6.5 — in line with his 6.6 career baseline.

Charles Pickel: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Famalicao
2021 - 2022
Grenoble
2019 - 2021
Neuchâtel Xamax
2018 - 2019
Schaffhausen
2018 - 2018
Grasshoppers
2017 - 2019
FC Basel
2016 - 2017
FC Basel II
2011 - 2016
FC Basel
2004 - 2011

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

1 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS
1× Swiss Super League 2015-2016
HONOURS SNAPSHOT
1 League Titles
0 Cup Competitions
0 International
0 Individual Awards
League Titles 1
  • 1× Swiss Super League
    2015-2016

Charles Pickel: Quick Facts

#18Shirt number
29Age
1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)Height
168 lbsWeight
Solothurn, SwitzerlandBirthplace
RCD Espanyol (ESP)Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Charles Pickel play?
Charles Pickel plays as a Midfielder for RCD Espanyol (ESP). At World Cup 2026 they represent DR Congo.
How many caps does Charles Pickel have?
Charles Pickel has 35 international caps for DR Congo, with 1 international goal.
What trophies has Charles Pickel won?
Charles Pickel has won 1 career honour. Notable titles include Swiss Super League (x1).
What is DR Congo's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts DR Congo at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 47% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is DR Congo in at World Cup 2026?
DR Congo are in Group K at World Cup 2026, facing Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan.
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