David Bangala
David Bangala (born 14 June 1997) is a Congolese professional footballer who last played as a defender for Scottish Championship side Ayr United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Bangala | ||
| Date of birth | 14 June 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Le Havre | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Oissel | 3 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Valenciennes B | ? | (?) |
| 2018–2019 | Stade Briochin | 0 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Gonfreville | 14 | (1) |
| 2020–2022 | Pohronie | 21 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Ayr United | 6 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Cove Rangers (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:23, 9 January 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
FK Pohronie edit
After over 5 years in French lower divisions, in August 2020, Bangala had joined Slovak top division club FK Pohronie, citing great pleasure over the two-year deal, particularly considering troubles and difficulties in the previous seasons.[1]
At the beginning of the season Bangala had replaced Ján Hatok, who had left the squad despite being a crucial part of the team in the 2019–20 season, playing as a right back.[2] Bangala, however, came to be utilised as a defensive midfielder instead. He made his competitive Fortuna Liga debut during an away fixture of the first round of the season at ViOn Aréna, on 8 August 2020, against ViOn Zlaté Moravce. Pohronie went two down during the first half, with ViOn's second goal coming from . Through Fadera and Weir late in the second half Pohronie managed to get a point from the match after a 2:2 tie.[3]
On 20 February, during a narrow 0:1 defeat at Tehelné pole against Slovan Bratislava, Bangala suffered a knee injury requiring a surgery, which had removed him from action from most of the remaining fixtures of the season.[4]
Ayr United edit
In June 2022, Bangala joined Ayr United on a two-year contract, following the relegation of Pohronie to Slovak second division.[5] After only making a handful of appearances, he was loaned to Cove Rangers for the remainder of the 22/23 season.[6] Bangala was released from Ayr in May 2023.[7]
Personal life edit
As a teenager, Bangala was orphaned and had to help raise his younger sister.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Football - R1 : David Bangala signe en D1 slovaque". www.paris-normandie.fr (in French). Retrieved 2020-08-13.
- ^ GIBOX,s.r.o (www.gibox.cc), Generované pomocou YGScms spoločnosti. "Hatok a Dzurík už v nových kluboch. Chalani, ďakujeme vám za všetko!". www.fkpohronie.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 2020-08-14.
- ^ "Zlaté Moravce vs. Pohronie - 8 August 2020 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2020-08-14.
- ^ GIBOX,s.r.o (www.gibox.cc), Generované pomocou YGScms spoločnosti. "J. Kameník: Stále je potrebné sa zlepšovať". www.fkpohronie.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 2021-03-12.
- ^ Wilson, Stuart (2022-06-10). "Ayr United new boy David Bangala promises warrior spirit at Somerset Park". Daily Record. Retrieved 2022-06-10.
- ^ "David Bangala Signs On Loan". Cove Rangers FC. 2023-02-01. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "Squad Update". Ayr United FC. 2023-08-11. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ Wilson, Stuart (2022-06-10). "Ayr United new boy David Bangala promises warrior spirit at Somerset Park". Daily Record. Retrieved 2022-06-10.
External links edit
- David Bangala at Fortunaliga.sk (in Slovak)
- David Bangala at Soccerway
- Futbalnet profile (in Slovak)