Eliaquim Mangala

• Full name: Eliaquim Hans Mondésir Mangala
• Date of birth: February 13, 1991
• Place of birth: Colombes, France
• Nationality: French (also of Cape Verdean descent)
• Position: Centre-back

Club career highlights

• Early career: Came through youth systems in France, notably at Standard Liège (Belgium) where he made his professional breakthrough.
• Porto (2011–2014): Established himself as a strong, athletic central defender. Won domestic titles and gained attention for his performances in league and European competition.
• Manchester City (2014–2019): Signed by Manchester City in August 2014 for a significant transfer fee. Had an inconsistent spell due to injuries and competition for places but contributed in Premier League and cup matches.
• Loan spells: Spent time on loan at Valencia (Spain) in 2016–2017 — played in La Liga and was part of the Valencia first-team squad during that season. Also had a loan to Everton later in his City contract.
• Post-Manchester City: After leaving City, Mangala played for clubs including Valencia again (permanent/separate arrangements varied by season) and other teams; his career included returns to France and moves elsewhere as a veteran defender.

International career

• Represented France at youth levels and earned senior caps for the France national team. Competition for central-defender spots in France limited his number of senior appearances despite his club pedigree.

Style of play

• Mangala is known for his physical strength, pace for a centre-back, and ability to recover ground. He can play in a back four or as one of two centre-backs. At times his decision-making and injuries affected consistency.

Notable facts

• Big-money move from Porto to Manchester City in 2014 attracted considerable attention and expectations.
• Has experience in top European leagues: Primeira Liga (Portugal), Premier League (England), and La Liga (Spain).

Current status

As of the last comprehensive updates, Mangala has continued his professional career beyond his Manchester City tenure, but club affiliations can change season-to-season. For the most up-to-date club information (current team, squad number, recent appearances), official club websites or live sports databases should be consulted.