Larrys Mabiala Explained

Larrys Mabiala
Fullname:Larrys Mabiala Destin[1]
Birth Date:8 October 1987
Birth Place:Montfermeil, France
Height:1.89 m[2]
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Portland Timbers
Clubnumber:33
Youthyears1:2002–2007
Youthclubs1:Paris Saint-Germain
Years1:2006–2009
Caps1:3
Goals1:1
Years2:2007
Clubs2:Plymouth Argyle (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2009–2012
Clubs3:Nice
Caps3:36
Goals3:0
Years4:2012–2015
Clubs4:Karabükspor
Caps4:106
Goals4:3
Years5:2015–2017
Clubs5:Kayserispor
Caps5:55
Goals5:3
Years6:2017–2024
Clubs6:Portland Timbers
Caps6:152
Goals6:9
Nationalyears1:2007
Nationalteam1:France U21
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2008–2013
Nationalteam2:DR Congo
Nationalcaps2:12
Nationalgoals2:0
Pcupdate:31 July 2024
Ntupdate:25 January 2013

Larrys Mabiala Destin (born 8 October 1987) is a former professional footballer who last played for the Portland Timbers, having previously played for Turkish Süper Lig club Kayserispor as a defender, Paris Saint-Germain, Plymouth Argyle, and Nice. Born in France, he has previously represented the DR Congo national team.

Club career

Mabiala began playing football at a young age, representing Nogent-on-Oise and Chantilly, before joining Paris Saint-Germain at the age of 14. He signed his first professional contract in November 2006 and made two appearances during the 2006–07 season, in the Coupe de la Ligue and UEFA Cup. A France under-21 international, Mabiala joined English club Plymouth Argyle on a season-long loan in August 2007.[3] [4] A long-term knee injury blighted his time with the club, forcing him to return to Paris for treatment,[5] and the loan was eventually cancelled.[6] Mabiala returned to Paris Saint-Germain in January 2008 and went on to make three appearances in Ligue 1, scoring once.

He was transferred to fellow Ligue 1 side Nice in June 2009 for an undisclosed fee and signed a four-year contract.[7] [8] Two and a half years later, Mabiala left Nice to join Turkish club Karabükspor for an undisclosed fee,[9] having agreed a contract with the Süper Lig side until the summer of 2014.[10]

Mabiala signed a two-year contract with Kayserispor on 7 August 2015.[11]

On 29 May 2017, a team source confirmed that the Portland Timbers signed Mabiala.[12] He scored the opening goal in the MLS is Back Tournament Final.[13]

International career

Having represented France at youth international level, Mabiala received his first call-up to represent Congo DR in 2008. He made his senior international debut in a 1–1 draw with Algeria in Nanterre.

Career Statistics

Club

[14] [15]

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
PSG B2006-07Championnat National 2192192
PSG2006-07Ligue 1101020
2007-08103040
2008-0921401071
Total31305020131
Nice2009-10Ligue 119010200
2010-11902010120
2011-128020100
Total3602040420
Karabükspor2011-12Süper Lig1422010172
2012-1329000290
2013-1430120321
2014-153103040380
Total10437040101163
Kayserispor2015-16Süper Lig30140341
2016-1728350333
Total58490674
Portland Timbers2017MLS13010140
20183151040365
20192224010272
202017151222
20212604042342
202221000210
20232112000231
20241010
Total1529704015317812
Career Total3721928013022343522

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year[16]
National teamYearAppsGoals
DR Congo200890
200910
201110
201320
Total130

Honours

Paris Saint-Germain

2007–08[17]

Portland Timbers

2020[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of Players . Confederation of African Football (CAF) . 24 January 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130123222221/http://www.cafonline.com/userfiles/file/Comp/CAN2013/The%20list%20of%2016finals_not_confirmed.pdf . 23 January 2013 .
  2. Web site: Larrys Mabiala. Soccerway. Global Sports Media. 21 December 2011.
  3. Web site: Happy With Larrys. Plymouth Argyle F.C. 6 January 2012. 31 August 2007.
  4. Web site: Plymouth recruit defender Mabiala. BBC Sport. 6 January 2012. 31 August 2007.
  5. Web site: Mabiala back at PSG for treatment. BBC Sport. 6 January 2012. 9 October 2007.
  6. Web site: On The Way. Plymouth Argyle F.C. 6 January 2012. 20 December 2007.
  7. Web site: Larrys Mabiala, du PSG à l'OGC Nice. OGC Nice. 6 January 2012. French. 11 June 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090614073823/http://www.ogcnice.com/actualite/news.php?clef=5631. 14 June 2009.
  8. News: Mabiala, quatre ans à Nice. https://web.archive.org/web/20090614062809/http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/breves2009/20090611_0940_mabiala-quatre-ans-a-nice.html. dead. 14 June 2009. 6 January 2012. L'Équipe. 11 June 2009. French.
  9. Web site: Mabiala moves to Karabukspor. https://web.archive.org/web/20120114025556/http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1564714.html. dead. 14 January 2012. FIFA. 6 January 2012. 6 January 2012.
  10. News: Mabiala à Karabükspor (off.). https://web.archive.org/web/20120109005854/http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/breves2012/20120106_160648_mabiala-a-karabukspor-off.html. dead. 9 January 2012. 6 January 2012. L'Équipe. 6 January 2012. French.
  11. News: Kayserispor'da 3 transfer . 26 August 2015. TRT Haber. 11 July 2015. Turkish.
  12. News: Portland Timbers sign Congolese center back Larrys Mabiala. OregonLive.com. 29 May 2017. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20170804172129/http://amp.oregonlive.com/v1/articles/20767274/portland_timbers_sign_congoles.amp. 4 August 2017. dead.
  13. Web site: Dario Zuparic goal clinches MLS is Back Tournament for Portland Timbers . . 12 August 2020 .
  14. Web site: Larrys Mabiala. MLS Soccer. 25 May 2024.
  15. Web site: Larrys Mabiala. World Football. 26 May 2024.
  16. Web site: Larrys Mabiala. National Football Teams. 26 May 2024.
  17. Web site: LENS – PARIS : LES COMPOS. rmcsport.bfmtv.com . 26 February 2021 .
  18. Web site: Dario Zuparic goal clinches MLS is Back Tournament for Portland Timbers . . 12 August 2020 .