Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa
Born: May 15, 1989 (age 33)
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Hometown: Bangui, Central African Republic
Nationality: 
French
FrenchPosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2005-2007 | Montpellier HSC |
| Senior | 2007-2013 | Montpellier HSC |
| 2013-2015 | Newcastle United | |
| → 2014-2015 | Roma (loan) | |
| 2015 | Roma | |
Sports Mole has 162 articles about Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa. Articles 1 to 40:
Preview: Newcastle United vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview ahead of Newcastle United's meeting with Manchester United in the Premier League.
Oct 4, 17:11
Hubert Fournier bemoans Lyon impatience against Nice
Hubert Founier suggests his Lyon team "went to pieces" after conceding the first goal of their game with Nice.
Nov 21, 19:02
Nice cruise to win over Lyon
Nice secure their first win in four matches in Ligue 1 with a 3-0 victory over second-placed Lyon.
Nov 20, 21:21
Artyom Dzyuba brace guides Zenit St Petersburg into last 16
Artyom Dzyuba scores twice as Zenit St Petersburg reach the last 16 of the Champions League after beating Lyon.
Nov 4, 21:43
Zenit St Petersburg maintain 100% record with Lyon win
Zenit St Petersburg make it three wins from three in Group H of the Champions League with a 2-1 victory over Lyon.
Oct 20, 21:37
Half-Time Report: Arytom Dzyuba hands Zenit St Petersburg advantage
Artyom Dzyuba's early strike gives Zenit St Petersburg a 1-0 half-time lead over Lyon in their Champions League tie.
Oct 20, 20:36
Team News: Jeremy Toulalan starts in AS Monaco defence
Jeremy Toulalan is selected in the Monaco defence as they welcome Lyon to the Stade Louis II.
Oct 16, 19:18
Team News: Aldo Kalulu replaces Claudio Beauvue for Lyon against Valencia
Aldo Kalulu replaces Claudio Beauvue in Lyon's starting XI for their Champions League clash against Valencia at the Stade de Gerland.
Sep 29, 19:06
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa: 'Experiences abroad improved me'
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa believes that his experiences with Newcastle United and Roma have improved him after completing a move to Lyon.
Aug 18, 12:51
Roma interested in Mahmadou Sakho?
Roma are reportedly considering launching a move for Liverpool centre-back Mahmadou Sakho.
Aug 13, 02:36
Jean Michel Aulas confirms Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa talks with Roma
Jean Michel Aulas confirms that Lyon are looking to sign Roma defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa.
Aug 9, 19:57
Lyon 'in advanced Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa talks'
Lyon are in advanced talks with Roma about a deal for Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, according to a report.
Aug 8, 18:52
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa backs Roma's Edin Dzeko pursuit
Roma defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa says that Man City hitman Edin Dzeko would enjoy a seamless transition to Italian football if he joins the Giallorossi.
Jul 9, 23:25
Police try to hold off violent Lazio fans following defeat to Roma
Police reportedly fire tear gas at Lazio fans while trying to calm violent scenes following the defeat to Roma.
May 26, 10:42
Stefano Pioli: 'Lazio distraught after Roma defeat'
Stefano Pioli says that his Lazio players are greatly disappointed by their defeat to Roma in the Derby della Capitale.
May 25, 21:10
Roma earn late win over Lazio
Roma seal a second-place finish in Serie A with a late win in the Rome derby against Lazio.
May 25, 18:57
Live Commentary: Lazio 1-2 Roma - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the Rome derby between third-placed Lazio and second-placed Roma at Stadio Olimpico.
May 25, 16:30
Team News: Francesco Totti starts for Roma against Udinese
Francesco Totti is back in the Roma starting lineup for their Serie A clash against Udinese at the Stadio Olimpico.
May 17, 18:57
Team News: Roma drop Francesco Totti for Sassuolo clash
Roma make three changes for their Serie A clash against Sassuolo, including dropping Francesco Totti.
Apr 29, 19:39
Team News: Francesco Totti returns for Roma against Atalanta BC
Francesco Totti starts for the first time in a month as Roma welcome Atalanta BC to the Stadio Olimpico.
Apr 19, 13:10
Preview: Roma vs. Atalanta BC
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Serie A match between Roma and Atalanta BC.
Apr 17, 18:09
Roma interested in Premier League duo?
Roma are eyeing moves for Premier League duo Lukasz Fabianski and Younes Kaboul, according to reports.
Apr 12, 12:52
Preview: AS Monaco vs. Montpellier HSC
Sports Mole previews Monaco's Ligue 1 clash with Montpellier at Stade Louis II as Leonardo Jardim's men look to close the gap on their title rivals.
Apr 6, 22:58
Team News: Wholesale changes for Roma against Chievo
Roma manager Rudi Garcia makes six changes to his side's starting XI as they visit Chievo in Serie A.
Mar 8, 13:13
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 1-1 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text coverage of the Premier League draw between Newcastle and Stoke at St James' Park, where Peter Crouch struck late to rescue the Potters.
Feb 8, 13:00
Empoli dent Roma title hopes with stalemate
Roma miss the chance to move within four points of Serie A leaders Juventus after being held to a 1-1 draw with Empoli.
Jan 31, 21:46
Half-Time Report: 10-man Roma trail to Massimo Maccarone penalty
Massimo Maccarone fires Empoli into a 1-0 half-time lead over Roma, with both sides seeing men sent off during the opening 45 minutes of the Serie A clash.
Jan 31, 20:35
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa makes permanent Roma switch
Newcastle confirm that defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa has joined Roma on a permanent deal.
Jan 27, 16:38
Preview: Udinese vs. Roma
Sports Mole previews Roma's trip to Udinese in Serie A.
Jan 5, 15:34
Report: Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa nearing permanent Roma switch
On-loan Roma defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa could make his move from Newcastle United to the Italian side permanent in a £6m deal, according to reports.
Dec 28, 14:27
Preview: CSKA Moscow vs. Roma
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Group E Champions League clash between CSKA Moscow and Roma, which could have ramifications for Manchester City.
Nov 23, 14:12
Preview: Atalanta BC vs. Roma
Sports Mole previews Roma's visit to face Atalanta BC at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia this weekend.
Nov 20, 15:02
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa out for three weeks
Roma defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks with a thigh injury.
Nov 19, 17:31
Roma too strong for Cesena
Goals from Daniele De Rossi and Mattia Destra give second-placed Roma a 2-0 win over Cesena in Serie A.
Oct 29, 21:37
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa pleased with clean sheet
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa says that it was important that Roma did not concede against Sampdoria, following their 7-1 thrashing by Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Oct 26, 14:20
Olivier Bernard confused by Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa loan
Olivier Bernard says that he can't understand why Newcastle United have allowed Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa to join Roma on loan.
Oct 11, 15:11
Team News: Mattia Destro starts for Roma
Roma make five changes to their side for this afternoon's Serie A match against Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico.
Sep 21, 13:09
Live Commentary: Roma 5-1 CSKA Moscow - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Champions League Group E match between Roma and CSKA Moscow at the Stadio Olimpico.
Sep 17, 18:45
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa: Joining Newcastle United was "a mistake"
Newcastle United defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, who is on loan with Roma, believes that moving to the Premier League last year was "a bit of a mistake".
Sep 4, 17:02
Roma confirm Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa signing
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa joins Roma on a season-long loan deal from Newcastle United.
Sep 1, 22:34
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