Lévy Madinda Explained

Lévy Madinda
Fullname:Lévy Clément Madinda
Birth Date:22 June 1992
Birth Place:Libreville, Gabon
Height:1.82m
Position:Attacking midfielder
Currentclub:Barito Putera
Clubnumber:7
Years1:2009–2010
Clubs1:Stade Mandji
Years2:2010–2013
Clubs2:Celta B
Caps2:55
Goals2:3
Years3:2012–2017
Clubs3:Celta
Caps3:29
Goals3:0
Years4:2016–2017
Clubs4:Gimnàstic (loan)
Caps4:49
Goals4:1
Years5:2017–2018
Clubs5:Asteras Tripoli
Caps5:19
Goals5:0
Years6:2018–2019
Clubs6:Ümraniyespor
Caps6:22
Goals6:5
Years7:2019–2020
Clubs7:Keçiörengücü
Caps7:27
Goals7:1
Years8:2020–2021
Clubs8:Giresunspor
Caps8:0
Goals8:0
Years9:2021–2022
Clubs9:Sabah
Caps9:19
Goals9:4
Years10:2022–2024
Clubs10:Johor Darul Ta'zim
Caps10:0
Goals10:0
Years11:2022
Clubs11:Johor Darul Ta'zim II
Caps11:16
Goals11:4
Years12:2023
Clubs12:Negeri Sembilan (loan)
Caps12:15
Goals12:1
Years13:2023
Clubs13:Persib Bandung (loan)
Caps13:15
Goals13:1
Years14:2024–
Clubs14:Barito Putera
Caps14:2
Goals14:0
Nationalyears1:2011–
Nationalteam1:Gabon
Nationalcaps1:56
Nationalgoals1:6
Club-Update:19:18, 16 August 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:16 November 2021

Lévy Clément Madinda (born 22 June 1992) is a Gabonese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Liga 1 club Barito Putera and the Gabon national team.

Club career

Celta

Born in Libreville, Madinda started playing football for Stade Mandji. [1] 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.[2]

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 Almería for the season's Copa del Rey.[3] 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.[4]

On 19 January 2016, Madinda renewed his contract until 2018, being immediately loaned to Gimnàstic de Tarragona until June.[5] On 12 July, his loan was extended for a further season, now with a buyout clause.[6]

Asteras Tripoli

In June 2017, Madinda left Balaídos to join Greek side Asteras Tripoli.[7]

Turkey

In September 2020, after leaving Keçiörengücü, he signed for Giresunspor.[8]

Malaysia

In February 2021, he signed for Malaysian club Sabah.[9] In July 2022, he signed for Malaysian club Johor Darul Ta'zim.[10]

On 16 February 2023, he signed a one-year loan deal with Malaysian club Negeri Sembilan.[11] [12]

Indonesia

On 21 July 2023, Madinda signed on loan with Indonesian club Persib Bandung until December 2023.[13]

On 28 July 2024, Madinda signed a deal with Barito Putera.[14]

International career

Madinda made his debut for Gabon in 2011,[15] and was selected for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations squad.[16] 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.[17]

In December 2014, Madinda was named as part of Gabon's provisional squad for the 2015 African Cup of Nations.[18]

International goals

(Gabon score listed first, score column indicates score after each Madinda goal)

No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 7 October 2011 Stade Maurice Chevalier, Cannes, France align=center 2–0 align=center 2–0 Friendly
2. 11 November 2012 Stade Omar Bongo, Libreville, Gabon align=center 1–0 align=center 2–2 Friendly
3. 10 September 2014 Setsoto Stadium, Maseru, Lesotho align=center 1–1 align=center 1–1 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
4. 19 November 2014 Stade d'Angondjé, Libreville, Gabon align=center 1–0 align=center 4–2 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
5. 12 October 2015 Stade de la Cité de l'Oie, Visé, Belgium align=center 1–1 align=center 1–2 Friendly
6. 25 March 2018 Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand align=center 1–0 align=center 1–0 2018 King's Cup

Honours

Gabon U23

2011[19]

Notes and References

  1. News: Kesan Pertama Levy Madinda Berseragam Persib: Ini Lebih Besar dengan Pertama Kali Datang ke Malaysia. Pikiran Rakyat. id. 2023-05-22.
  2. News: La esperanza de Libreville. The hope from Libreville. Faro de Vigo. J.. Conde. Spanish. 21 January 2011. 9 May 2013.
  3. News: El Almería despliega las alas hacia octavos. Almería spread their wings towards last-16. Marca. Spanish. 31 October 2012. 9 May 2013.
  4. Web site: Messi makes history as Barca draw. ESPN FC. 30 March 2013. 9 May 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131010041301/http://espnfc.com/en/report/348244/report.html?soccernet=true&cc=null. 10 October 2013.
  5. News: El Nàstic ficha a Madinda pendiente del reconocimiento médico. Nàstic sign Madinda pending medical. Sport. Spanish. 19 January 2016. 20 January 2016.
  6. Web site: Madinda jugará cedido en el Nástic la próxima temporada. Madinda will play on loan at Nàstic the following season. Celta Vigo. es. 12 July 2016. 12 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160918132256/http://celtavigo.net/es/primer-equipo/noticias/11161-madinda-jugara-cedido-en-el-nastic-la-proxima-temporada. 18 September 2016. dead.
  7. News: Madinda se desvincula del Celta y se marcha a Grecia. Madinda cuts ties with Celta and goes to Greece. Diario AS. Abraham. Martínez. Spanish. 21 June 2017. 21 June 2017.
  8. Web site: Transfer haberleri | Giresunspor'dan orta sahaya takviye! Levy Clement Madinda.... www.hurriyet.com.tr.
  9. Web site: Football : Levy Madinda s'exile en Malaisie. 24 February 2021.
  10. Web site: Football : Levy Madinda Diumumkan Sebagai Pemain Import Baharu JDT. 17 August 2022.
  11. Web site: Levy Madinda senjata baharu Negeri Sembilan .
  12. Web site: NSFC 2023 . 2 March 2023 . cms.fam.org.my.
  13. Web site: Resmi Gabung Persib, Levy Madinda: 7 Bulan yang Luar Biasa . 22 July 2023 . Republik Bobotoh. id.
  14. Web site: , Lucas Gama Levy Madinda & Lucas Morellato! . Instagram . 28 June 2024 . id.
  15. Web site: José Antonio Camacho entrenará a Madinda en Gabón. José Antonio Camacho will coach Madinda in Gabon. Moi Celeste. Marcos L.. Bacariza. Spanish. 29 November 2016. 31 August 2018.
  16. Web site: Co-hosts Gabon finalise Africa Cup of Nations squad. BBC Sport. 10 January 2012. 30 January 2012.
  17. Web site: Gabon 2–2 Portugal: Seleccao pay the penalty for defensive indiscipline. Goal. 14 November 2012. 9 May 2013.
  18. Web site: 2015 Nations Cup: Lemina rejects place in Gabon squad. BBC Sport. 29 December 2014. 29 December 2014.
  19. Web site: FRMF - Championnat d'Afrique U23 : Les 21 gabonais. 15 April 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120415093603/http://www.frmf.ma/competitions/championnat-dafrique-u23/1338-championnat-dafrique-u23--les-21-gabonais.html. 15 April 2012.