Levy Madinda

Levy Clement Madinda (born 22 June 1992) is a Gabonese professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Malaysian club Sabah and the Gabon national team.

Club Career

Celta

Born in Libreville, Madinda started playing football for Stade Mandji. In October 2010, after having been spotted by the club during a youth tournament in Burkina Faso, the 18-year-old moved to Spain and signed a five-year contract with Celta de Vigo, going on to remain several seasons registered for the reserves.

Madinda made his official debut with the Galicians' first team on 31 October 2012, playing the full 90 minutes in a 0–2 away loss against Almeria for the season's Copa del Rey. He first appeared in La Liga on 30 March of the following year, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–2 home draw to Barcelona.

On 19 January 2016, Madinda renewed his contract until 2018, being immediately loaned to Gimnastic de Tarragona until June. On 12 July, his loan was extended for a further season, now with a buyout clause.

Asteras Tripoli

In June 2017, Madinda left Balaidos to join Greek side Asteras Tripoli.

Turkey

In September 2020, after leaving Keciorengucu, he signed for Giresunspor.

Malaysia

In February 2021 he signed for Malaysian club Sabah.

International Career

Madinda made his debut for Gabon in 2011, and was selected for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations squad. On 14 November 2012 he scored his first goal as an international, netting the opener in a 2–2 friendly draw with Portugal played in his hometown, through a penalty kick.

In December 2014, Madinda was named as part of Gabon's provisional squad for the 2015 African Cup of Nations.

International goals

As of 25 March 2018 (Gabon score listed first, score column indicates score after each Madinda goal)

This page also has a version in other languages :  Леви Мадинда (russian)