Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa
French footballer, played for Newcastle United
Born
May 15th, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A French footballer, born in 1989, primarily played as a defender. Yanga-Mbiwa began his professional career with Montpellier HSC, where he contributed to the team's Ligue 1 title victory in the 2011-2012 season. He later joined Newcastle United in the Premier League, making significant appearances in the league. Additionally, Yanga-Mbiwa represented the French national team at various youth levels and earned senior caps, participating in competitions including the UEFA European Championship.
Won Ligue 1 with Montpellier HSC in 2012
Played for Newcastle United in the Premier League
Represented France at youth and senior levels
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