Orel Mangala
Lyon/M/
BelgiumPlayer Info
Orel Mangala is a highly-regarded Belgian defensive midfielder who brings steel and quality to Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1. The 27-year-old, born in 1998, is a modern midfield destroyer known for his ball-winning prowess, intelligent positioning, and ability to initiate attacks with precise passing. After developing at Stuttgart and making a name for himself in the Premier League with Nottingham Forest, his move to Lyon for a significant fee highlighted his standing in the game. Valued at €10 million, Mangala is a full Belgian international whose physicality and tactical discipline make him essential in breaking up play and shielding the defense. His presence adds vital stability and experience to Lyon's engine room.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/06/29
Everton
LyonLoan Ended
2024/08/29
LyonEvertonLoan
2024/07/01
Nottingham ForestLyon23400000€
Transfer
2024/06/29
LyonNottingham ForestLoan Ended
2024/01/31
Nottingham ForestLyon11700000€
Loan
2022/07/30
VfB StuttgartNottingham Forest13000000€
Transfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
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VS
Away
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Statistics
Lyon
FRA Ligue 12025-2026
Matches
Games Played
3
Games Started
0
Minutes Per Game
30
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
36
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
3
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
1
Be Fouled Per Game
2