Chris Mavinga

Chris Mavinga
Chris Mavinga
Personal information
Full name Chris Mavinga
Date of birth 26 May 1991 (1991-05-26) (age 20)
Place of birth Meaux, France
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position Left back
Club information
Current club Rennes
Number 3
Youth career
1997–2004 Combs-la-Ville
2004–2005 Sénart-Moissy
2005–2006 Viry-Châtillon
2006–2009 Paris Saint-Germain
2009–2010 Liverpool
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2010–2011 Liverpool 0 (0)
2011 → Racing Genk (loan) 9 (0)
2011– Rennes 5 (0)
National team‡
2009 France U18 4 (0)
2009–2010 France U19 14 (0)
2010–2011 France U20 4 (0)
2011– France U21 5 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 3 October 2011.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 14 November 2011

Chris Mavinga (born 26 May 1991) is a French football player who currently plays for French club Rennes in Ligue 1.[1] He operates primarily as a left back, but can also play in the center of defense. Mavinga is a French youth international and has represented his country at under-18, under-19, and under-21 level. He was a part of the team that won the 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship on home soil. Mavinga joined his current club in 2011 after spending two years at English club Liverpool where he made no appearances. Prior to joining Liverpool, he spent three years at the Camp des Loges, the training center of French club Paris Saint-Germain.

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Career

Early career

Mavinga was born in the Parisian suburb of Meaux and began his football career at CA Combs-la-Ville, a local club in nearby Combs-la-Ville. He spent seven years at the club and, in 2004, departed for amateur outfit US Sénart-Moissy. The following year, Mavinga joined ES Viry-Châtillon and played on the club's under-16 team.[2] While playing at Viry-Châtillon, Mavinga played in an under-16 league match against the youth academy of Paris Saint-Germain in Paris. He impressed the professional club's scouts and, following the season, was offered a deal to join the club on an aspirant (youth) contract.[1] Mavinga agreed to the move and joined the club in June 2006. Prior to signing with Paris Saint-Germain, he was approached by English club Liverpool.[3] Mavinga was inserted onto the club's under-18 team and helped the squad reach the Championnat National under-18 championship match where they were defeated by the under-18 team of Marseille.[1]

Departure to Liverpool

During the 2008–09 season, Mavinga began training with the senior team of Paris Saint-Germain. However, during his stint with the team, he grew frustrated at the lack of guidance from the club's youth structure, as well as the unapproachable attitude of a few senior team players.[3] In June 2009, Mavinga was again contacted by Liverpool, who stated their interest in the player without offering a contract. While waiting on Liverpool's offer, Mavinga also awaited an offer from Paris Saint-Germain, however the latter's offer did not meet the player's expectations. On 7 July 2009, Mavinga signed with Liverpool after agreeing to a three-year deal.[4] Prior to the agreement, he was also coveted by Liverpool's league rival Arsenal.[5] Many supporters and members of Paris Saint-Germain attributed Mavinga's move to Liverpool solely for financial reasons, however, Mavinga denounced the notion by stating that he joined the English club simply for sporting reasons.[2] He also blamed his departure on the firing of Paris Saint-Germain's former manager Paul Le Guen whom he shares a good relationship with.[2] Upon his arrival at Liverpool, Mavinga was placed onto the club's reserve team and played in the Premier Reserve League. During the latter part of the 2009–10 season, he began training with the club's senior team.

On 23 August 2010, Mavinga admitted that he was frustrated at his lack of playing time on the senior team stating that, following the firing of Rafa Benítez, he was relegated back to training full-time with the reserve team by new manager Roy Hodgson.[6]

Loan to Genk

On 21 December 2010, the Belgian media reported that Belgian Pro League club Racing Genk had acquired Mavinga on loan for the rest of the season.[7] Despite initial speculation of Mavinga verbally agreeing to join Turkish club Antalyaspor, the move to Genk was completed on 11 January 2011.[8][9] On 13 February, Mavinga made his professional debut appearing as a substitute in a 2–0 victory over Standard Liège.[10] On 17 May, Mavinga broke the jaw and fractured the nose of Standard Liège player Mehdi Carcela-Gonzalez after a collision in their match.[11]

Rennes

On 19 July 2011, Mavinga returned to France signing a four-year contract with Rennes. The transfer fee was priced at £1 million and Mavinga was assigned the number 3 shirt.[12]

International career

Mavinga is a French youth international and have earned caps with both the under-18 and under-19 teams. He made his youth international debut on 25 March 2009 in the under-18 team's friendly match against Germany in Markranstädt. France won the match 4–3.[13] On 13 June, Mavinga was a part of the team that contested England in a 4–2 victory. The match was played at Wembley Stadium in front of 15,000 spectators and the victory resulted in the team being presented the Fallenhero Trophy by The Football Association chairman Trevor Brooking.[14][15] With the under-19 team, Mavinga was a regular call up of coach Francis Smerecki often starting in the centre back position alongside Johan Martial or Sébastien Faure. He made his under-19 debut on 9 October 2009 in 4–2 defeat to the Netherlands. After consistently appearing with the team for the campaign, on 7 June 2010, he was named to coach Smerecki's 18-man squad to participate in the 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship. He featured in four of the team's five matches including the final match against Spain, which France won 2–1. The title is the country's second UEFA Under-19 championship.[16]

Due to France's victory at the UEFA Under-19 championship, the nation qualified for the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup, which merited under-20 team appearances for Mavinga. He made his debut with the team on 7 October 2010 in a friendly match against Portugal, which ended 3–3.[17] Mavinga, subsequently, appeared in three matches for the team during the 2010–11 campaign and, on 10 June 2011, was named to the 21-man squad to participate in the U-20 World Cup. During the week leading up to the team's first match, Mavinga suffered an ankle injury during a training session. The injury was deemed serious and Mavinga was forced to drop out of the squad, which resulted in the player missing the competition.[18]

Career statistics

Club

(Correct as of 15 September 2011)

Club Season League Cup[nb 1] Europe[nb 2] Total
Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists
Liverpool 2010–11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Genk 2010–11 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0
Total 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0
Rennes 2011–12 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 7 0 0
Total 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 7 0 0
Career total 14 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 16 0 0

Honours

Club

International

Notes

  1. ^ Includes Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Trophée des Champions
  2. ^ Includes UEFA Supercup

References

  1. ^ a b c "Les Rd-congolais Gakuta, Mavinga et Makambu rappelés à l’équipe de France U-19 pour le match amical contre Fc Paris" (in French). Digital Congo. 21 April 2010. http://www.digitalcongo.net/article/66317. Retrieved 30 July 2010. 
  2. ^ a b c "Mavinga: "Si Le Guen était resté, je ne serais pas parti à Liverpool"" (in French). Les dessous du sport. 16 July 2009. http://www.lesdessousdusport.fr/mavinga-si-le-guen-etait-reste-je-ne-serais-pas-parti-a-liverpool-6264. Retrieved 30 July 2010. 
  3. ^ a b "Entretien avec... Chris Mavinga : "Au PSG, l’encadrement des anciens n’est pas bon"" (in French). Foot Mercato. 27 June 2010. http://www.footmercato.net/premier-league/entretien-avec-chris-mavinga-au-psg-l-encadrement-des-anciens-n-est-pas-bon_51452. Retrieved 30 July 2010. 
  4. ^ "Liverpool beat Arsenal to sign 18-year-old France starlet Chris Mavinga from Paris St Germain". Daily Mail. 7 July 2009. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1198083/Liverpool-beat-Arsenal-sign-18-year-old-France-starlet-Chris-Mavinga-Paris-St-Germain.html. Retrieved 30 July 2010. 
  5. ^ "Liverpool sign Chris Mavinga from Paris Saint Germain". The Guardian. 11 July 2009. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/jul/11/liverpool-sign-chris-mavinga. Retrieved 30 July 2010. 
  6. ^ "Mavinga: "Envie de partir"" (in French). France Football. 23 August 2010. http://www.francefootball.fr/FF/breves2010/20100823_153902_mavinga-envie-de-partir.html. Retrieved 24 August 2010. 
  7. ^ "Toptalent Mavinga van Liverpool naar Genk" (in Dutch). Het Belang van Limburg. 21 December 2010. http://www.hbvl.be/nieuws/sport/voetbal-binnenland/aid1001887/toptalent-mavinga-van-liverpool-naar-genk.aspx. Retrieved 24 August 2010. 
  8. ^ "Mavinga n’est pas encore au RC Genk" (in French). Footgoal.net. 3 January 2011. http://www.footgoal.net/suite.php?selection=62532. Retrieved 11 January 2011. 
  9. ^ "Mavinga est arrivé" (in French). FootAfrica365. 11 January 2011. http://www.footafrica365.fr/africains-de-l-etranger/autres-championnats/article_486096_Genk-Mavinga-est-arrive.shtml. Retrieved 11 January 2011. 
  10. ^ "La fiche de Standard de Liège-Racing Genk" (in French). L'Equipe. 13 February 2011. http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/FootballFicheMatch31015_199234.html. Retrieved 13 January 2011. 
  11. ^ "Le terrible choc Mavinga-Carcela" (in French). DH.be. 17 May 2011. http://www.dhnet.be/sports/standard/article/354072/le-terrible-choc-mavinga-carcela.html. Retrieved 17 May 2011. 
  12. ^ "Mavinga a signé pour quatre ans" (in French). Stade Rennais F.C.. 19 July 2011. http://www.staderennais.com/index.php?rb=22&id=AT6702. Retrieved 19 July 2011. 
  13. ^ "Victoire tricolore à Markranstädt (4-3)" (in French). French Football Federation. 25 March 2009. http://www.fff.fr/selections/m18ans/actualite/528341.shtml. Retrieved 24 July 2010. 
  14. ^ "Un dernier succès pour conclure (4-2)" (in French). French Football Federation. 13 June 2009. http://www.fff.fr/selections/m18ans/actualite/529337.shtml. Retrieved 24 July 2010. 
  15. ^ "Fallenhero Trophy: England 2–4 France". ESFA. 14 June 2009. http://www.esfa.co.uk/esfa/?news=ESFA,09-06,15105853.html. Retrieved 27 September 2009. 
  16. ^ "France fight back to claim U19 crown". Union of European Football Associations. 30 July 2010. http://www.uefa.com/under19/matches/season=2010/round=15350/match=2002411/report/index.html. Retrieved 5 August 2010. 
  17. ^ "France 3–3 Portugal". French Football Federation. 7 October 2010. http://www.fff.fr/servfff/fiche_joueur_new/match.php?id_match=1320. Retrieved 5 November 2010. 
  18. ^ "Fontaine remplace Mavinga" (in French). French Football Federation. 29 July 2011. http://www.fff.fr/selections/20ans/actualite/538588_fontaine-remplace-mavinga. Retrieved 29 July 2011. 

External links

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