Player: BRUNO ÉCUELE MANGA

• Full name: Bruno Écuele Manga
• Date of birth: 16 October 1988
• Place of birth: Libreville, Gabon
• Nationality: Gabonese
• Position: Centre-back (central defender)
• Height: Approximately 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)

Club career (high-level summary):

• USM Libreville (youth / early career, Gabon)
• FC 105 Libreville (Gabon)
• FC Boulogne (France) — moved into European football
• Montpellier HSC (France) — played in Ligue 1
• AS Nancy Lorraine (France) — loan spell and later return
• FC Lorient (France) — significant spell, established in Ligue 1/Ligue 2
• Cardiff City (Wales/England) — key period, helped club achieve promotion to the Premier League
• Al-Nasr SC (Dubai) — later moved to play in the UAE Pro League
• Also had subsequent moves including clubs in Turkey and other leagues toward the later stages of his career.

Gabon national team:

• Regular member of the Gabon national team (Les Panthères)
• Made his international debut in 2007
• Served as captain for Gabon on multiple occasions
• Represented Gabon at several Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments, including 2010, 2012, 2015 and 2017 editions
• Known for leadership, aerial ability, and defensive organization

Notable achievements:

• Helped Cardiff City secure promotion to the Premier League (2017–18 season)
• Long-serving international with over 70 caps for Gabon (caps count varied by source and date)
• Widely respected as one of Gabon’s top defensive players of his generation

Style of play: Strong, physical centre-back with good aerial presence, leadership qualities, and experience in both European leagues and international competition.

Status: Veteran professional with a career spanning clubs in Gabon, France, the UK (Wales/England), UAE and beyond. For the most current club and retirement status, consult the latest club announcements or player databases, as transfers and retirements can occur after this summary.