Katalay began his career at AS Bantous in Zaire and joined DC Motema Pembe in 1997.
He moved to China and signed a contract with Chinese Jia-A League club Chongqing Longxin in 1999.
He joined Chinese Jia-B League club Guangzhou Baiyunshan several days later.
Although Guangzhou Baiyunshan was relegated to China League Two in this season, Katalay did very well in the club.
Guangzhou Geely did not extend his contract at the end of the 2001 league season, Katalay returned to his home country and joined Saint Eloi Lupopo.