Biography of French goalkeeper Steve Mandanda

Steve Mandanda - famous French footballer of Congolese origin. He is known to fans for his work for the French "Marseilles" and the national team of his native country.

Let us consider in detail the interesting biography of the French goalkeeper Steve Mandanda.

Childhood

French goalkeeper was born March 28, 1985 in the capital of the Republic of Congo. Two years after his son's birth parents decide to move to France. Steve has three younger brothers. Almost all childhood boy spent in Evreux, where ever played football.

After a while Steve started to get involved in professional boxing. After two years of training in boxing, Steve decided to become a soccer goalie. Write to your local section, Mandanda began to constantly attend training. Even tutoring the boy tried not to miss, with football the right time.

Career

The first steps in the professional career of the French goalkeeper did in "Le Havre", which played four years for the youth team. At age 19 he was transferred to the main team, but in the first season had all the matches on the bench. From next season, after the sale of the goalkeeper, Steve made his debut for the first team and immediately made it clear that the place at the gate reserved for them. After spending two full seasons in the "Le Havre", the French goalkeeper has attracted attention from the English clubs. In particular, the goalkeeper was interested in "Aston Villa". However, unable to move to England. In the summer of the same year, "Marcel" interested in a promising goalkeeper and rented for the season with the right to repurchase.

In the "Marseille" Steve spent eight full seasons and played more than four games. In 2016, French footballer Steve Mandanda has decided to try his hand in the English championship, so refused to sign with the home club a new contract. As a free agent Steve moved to the "Crystal Palace", but could not for one year at the club to show a decent level and was sold back to the "Marseille".

To date, he continues to defend the colors of "Marseilles", showing a mature game.