Aïssa Mandi
Algeria/D/
AlgeriaPlayer Info
Aïssa Mandi is an Algerian international defender who currently anchors the backline for Ligue 1 powerhouse LOSC Lille. The 34-year-old center-back, who can also cover at right-back, is a pillar of defensive stability and a leader for both club and country. Mandi's career began in France with Stade de Reims, where his commanding performances earned him a move to La Liga's Real Betis in 2016. In Spain, he developed into one of the league's most consistent defenders, making over 150 appearances and becoming a cornerstone of the Betis defense. His performances earned him a transfer to Villarreal, where he added a UEFA Europa League title to his resume in 2021, a crowning achievement in his club career. Internationally, he has been a mainstay for Algeria, winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019 and representing his nation at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Mandi's game is built on excellent positioning, aerial dominance, and calmness in possession. Now back in France with Lille, he brings vast experience and a winning mentality to a team with continental ambitions, remaining one of Africa's most decorated and respected defenders of his generation.
Overview
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Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/06/30
LOSC Lille
Free playerTerminated
2024/07/31
Villarreal CFLOSC LilleSigned
2021/06/30
Real BetisVillarreal CFSigned
2016/06/30
Stade DE ReimsReal Betis2800000€
Transfer
2011/06/30
Stade Reims IIStade DE ReimsSigned
2009/06/30
Stade Reims U19Stade Reims IISigned
Matches
Competition
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Round
Home
VS
Away
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Statistics
AlgeriaCAF AFCON2025
Matches
Games Played
5
Games Started
4
Minutes Per Game
420
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
230
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
19
Accurate Crosses Per Game
1
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
2
Interceptions Per Game
6
Clearances Per Game
18
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
2
Be Fouled Per Game
4