Meschak Elia Lina (born 6 August 1997) is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a forward for French Ligue 1 club Nantes on loan from the Swiss Super League club Young Boys, and the DR Congo national team.

In July 2019 it was announced that Elia would sign for Belgian First Division A club Anderlecht.

[1] He, however, disappeared and allegedly falsified his year of birth,[2] which resulted in a 12-month ban by the Congolese Association Football Federation.

[2] In February 2020, FIFA "provisionally cleared" Elia to play again and he signed for Swiss Super League side BSC Young Boys.

[2] On 3 February 2025, Elia joined Nantes in France on loan with an option to buy.