Lévy Madinda

Lévy Madinda
Lévy Clément Madinda (born 22 June 1992) is a Gabonese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Indonesian club Persib Bandung, on loan from Johor Darul Ta'zim, 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 Almería 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 Gimnàstic 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 Balaídos to join Greek side Asteras Tripoli.
Turkey
In September 2020, after leaving Keçiörengücü, he signed for Giresunspor.
Malaysia
In February 2021, he signed for Malaysian club Sabah.
In July 2022, he signed for Malaysian club Johor Darul Ta'zim.
On 16 February 2023, he signed a one-year loan deal with Malaysian club Negeri Sembilan.
Indonesia
On 21 July 2023, Madinda signed on loan with Indonesian club Persib Bandung until December 2023.
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
(Gabon score listed first, score column indicates score after each Madinda goal)
Honours
Gabon U23
CAF U-23 Championship:2011
References
External links
1992 births
Living people
Footballers from Libreville
Gabonese men's footballers
AS Stade Mandji players
RC Celta Fortuna players
RC Celta de Vigo players
Gimnàstic de Tarragona footballers
Asteras Tripolis F.C. players
Ümraniyespor footballers
Ankara Keçiörengücü S.K. footballers
Giresunspor footballers
Sabah F.C. (Malaysia) players
Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. players
Johor Darul Ta'zim II F.C. players
Negeri Sembilan FC players
Persib Bandung players
Segunda División B players
Tercera División players
La Liga players
Segunda División players
Super League Greece players
TFF First League players
Malaysia Super League players
Malaysia Premier League players
Liga 1 (Indonesia) players
Men's association football midfielders
Gabon men's international footballers
2012 Africa Cup of Nations players
2015 Africa Cup of Nations players
2017 Africa Cup of Nations players
Olympic footballers for Gabon
Footballers at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Gabonese expatriate men's footballers
Gabonese expatriate sportspeople in Spain
Expatriate men's footballers in Spain
Gabonese expatriate sportspeople in Greece
Expatriate men's footballers in Greece
Gabonese expatriate sportspeople in Turkey
Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey
Gabonese expatriate sportspeople in Malaysia
Expatriate men's footballers in Malaysia
Gabonese expatriate sportspeople in Indonesia
Expatriate men's footballers in Indonesia
21st-century Gabonese people