Abdou Kader Mangane (born 23 March 1983) is a Senegalese former professional

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who played as a defender. He spent most of his career in France. At international level, he made 23 appearances for the Senegal national team scoring 1 goal.

Club career

Mangane began his career in his native Senegal before joining Switzerland and

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in 2001, where he spent six years. He then went to play five seasons in French

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, for

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during the 2007–08 season, and

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. On 17 July 2012, Mangane signed a three-year contract with Saudi club Al-Hilal for an undisclosed fee. He joined English

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team

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on loan until the end of the season on 14 January 2013. On 31 July 2015, Mangane signed for

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on a one-year contract.

Controversy

On 21 March 2009, during a

game against

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he seriously injured opposing midfielder Jonathan Lacourt in a challenge which resulted in a double fracture of the tibia and fibula. He was suspended until 1 June 2009.

Personal life

Mangane acquired

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by naturalization on 16 May 2011. (french)

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* * 1983 births Living people Footballers from Thiès Senegalese men's footballers 21st-century Senegalese sportsmen Senegal men's international footballers Senegalese expatriate men's footballers Senegalese expatriate sportspeople in England Senegalese expatriate sportspeople in Saudi Arabia Naturalized citizens of France French men's footballers 2012 Africa Cup of Nations players Al-Hilal Saudi FC players Men's association football defenders Men's association football midfielders BSC Young Boys players Expatriate men's footballers in England Expatriate men's footballers in Saudi Arabia Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey Gazélec Ajaccio players Kayseri Erciyesspor footballers Ligue 1 players Ligue 2 players Neuchâtel Xamax FCS players Premier League players RC Lens players RC Strasbourg Alsace players Saudi Pro League players Stade Rennais FC players Sunderland A.F.C. players Süper Lig players Swiss Super League players US Rail players 21st-century French sportsmen {{Senegal-footy-bio-stub