Giannelli Imbula (full name: Giannelli Florent Martial Imbula) is a professional footballer born on March 12, 1992 in Guadeloupe; he is eligible for and has represented France at youth level and also the DR Congo senior team later in his career. He is a central/defensive midfielder known for physicality, ball-winning ability and passing range.

• Nationality: French (born in Guadeloupe); later represented DR Congo at senior international level.
• Position: Central / Defensive Midfielder
• Height: Around 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
• Notable clubs (career highlights):
  • Olympique de Marseille (France) — breakthrough at senior level
  • Porto (Portugal) — transferred in 2016
  • Stoke City (England) — joined in August 2016 for a reported club-record fee; played 2016–2019 (loan spells during this period)
  • Loan spells while contracted to Stoke: Toulouse (France), Rayo Vallecano (Spain)
  • Later clubs include Guingamp (France), and moves outside Europe at different points in his career.
• Stoke City tenure:
  • Joined Stoke City in August 2016 for a substantial fee (widely reported as club-record at the time).
  • Made his debut early in the 2016–17 Premier League season; struggled to secure a consistent place as Stoke were relegated at the end of that season.
  • Appearances for Stoke were limited; he spent time out on loan subsequently and eventually left the club after a few seasons.
• International career: Represented France at youth levels (including U20). Later accepted a call-up to the DR Congo senior national team.
• Playing style: Combines physical strength, tackling and interception skills with ability to carry the ball and make forward passes. At his peak he was viewed as a box-to-box/defensive midfielder with good athleticism.

Note: Club affiliations, appearances and status can change frequently; for the latest statistics (current club, appearances, goals, and contract status) consult an up-to-date sports database or the club’s official site.