When did Eliaquim Mangala join standard football team?

When did Eliaquim Mangala join standard football team?

Mangala’s admirable play with the team led to the player being promoted to Standard’s under-19 team in January 2008, where he again switched positions, this time moving into central defence. During his time with the under-19 team, Mangala made the bench several times for Standard’s under-21 team, despite being only 17 years old.

When did Mangala play his first game for France?

Mangala made his debut with the French national team on 6 June 2013 against Uruguay. He was included in the nation’s squads for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2016, helping them to runners-up position in the latter.

When did Eliaquim Mangala get sent off for Porto?

In the January 2014 transfer window, Manchester City made an offer for Mangala and his teammate Fernando, but abandoned interest when Porto held out for £50 million. On 23 February, he was sent off for a reckless challenge inside the area and Porto fell to a 1–0 defeat to Estoril as Evandro converted the spot kick.

When did Eliaquim Mangala sign for Standard Liege?

While at Namur, Mangala was utilised as a striker and his positive displays at youth level led to interest from Standard Liège. In 2007, Mangala and Standard reached an agreement on a three-year youth contract.

Mangala’s admirable play with the team led to the player being promoted to Standard’s under-19 team in January 2008, where he again switched positions, this time moving into central defence. During his time with the under-19 team, Mangala made the bench several times for Standard’s under-21 team, despite being only 17 years old.

Mangala made his debut with the French national team on 6 June 2013 against Uruguay. He was included in the nation’s squads for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2016, helping them to runners-up position in the latter.

In the January 2014 transfer window, Manchester City made an offer for Mangala and his teammate Fernando, but abandoned interest when Porto held out for £50 million. On 23 February, he was sent off for a reckless challenge inside the area and Porto fell to a 1–0 defeat to Estoril as Evandro converted the spot kick.

While at Namur, Mangala was utilised as a striker and his positive displays at youth level led to interest from Standard Liège. In 2007, Mangala and Standard reached an agreement on a three-year youth contract.