Gaël Nlundulu (born 29 April 1992) is a French footballer who plays a left winger for Régional 1 side Paris Saint-Germain B.
 N'Lundulu with Lausanne-Sport in 2011 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 29 April 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Villiers-le-Bel, France | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Left winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Paris Saint-Germain B | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2008 | Paris Saint-Germain | ||
| 2008–2010 | Portsmouth | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2010 | Portsmouth | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Lausanne-Sport | 12 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Chernomorets Burgas | 24 | (2) |
| 2013–2014 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 22 | (2) |
| 2014–2016 | Aris | 12 | (6) |
| 2016–2018 | Apollon Pontou | 36 | (11) |
| 2018 | Trikala | 9 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Onisilos Sotira | 27 | (4) |
| 2019–2020 | Apollon Paralimnio | ||
| 2020– | Paris Saint-Germain B | 51[a] | (11) |
| International career | |||
| 2008 | France U19 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:25, 26 June 2023 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editParis Saint-Germain
editNlundulu first began his footballing career in his hometown with Paris Saint-Germain. By age 16 however, he was ready to move on and sign professional terms with a team away from Paris as PSG were only willing to offer a trainee contract.[1]
Portsmouth
editAfter much speculation, he signed with Portsmouth in summer 2008 and spent the next two seasons playing primarily for the reserve team, though he did make the bench in a fourth round League Cup match against Stoke City on 27 October 2009.[2] Due to the immense financial difficulties of the English club, N'Lundulu's contract ended in summer 2010.
Lausanne-Sport
editHe moved on to Nantes where he went on trial, featuring in several friendlies at the beginning of the season but he was not able to earn himself a contract. Eventually he joined Swiss-side Lausanne-Sport in February 2011.[3] At the end of the 2011–12 season he was released from the club.
Aris
editOn 22 August 2014, he signed for Greek club Aris. He did not make any appearances during the first part of the season, but in the second part of the season he was one of Aris's most important players, scoring 5 goals in 11 games. He became a fan favorite due to him scoring wonderful goals. He re-signed with Aris on 5 November. N'Lundulu scored an amazing goal from outside the box in a 3–1 win over Apollon Kalamaria.
Apollon Pontou
editOn 30 August 2016 he joined Apollon Pontou. He scored 11 goals, helping his team gain promotion to the Football League.
Apollon Paralimnio
editOn 8 August 2019, Nlundulu joined Apollon Paralimnio.[4]
Return to Paris Saint-Germain
editIn 2020, Nlundulu joined the amateur reserve side of Paris Saint-Germain.[citation needed]
International career
editNlundulu played for the France U19 national team in 2008.
Personal life
editBorn in France, Nlundulu is of DR Congolese descent. His brother Dan, is also a footballer.[5]
Notes
edit- ^ Statistics unknown for the 2023–24 season.
References
edit- ^ Soccernet Staff (21 May 2008). "PSG starlet N'Lundulu nears Portsmouth switch". ESPN. Archived from the original on 28 June 2011. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ Soccernet Staff (27 October 2009). "Piquionne power pummels Potters". ESPN. Archived from the original on 28 June 2011. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ Lausanne-Sport (15 February 2011). "Deux nouveaux joueurs rejoignent le LS". Lausanne-Sport. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ Ο Gaël N’Lundulu ΣΤΟΝ ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΑ ΠΑΡΑΛΙΜΝΙΟΥ, apollonparalimniou.gr, 8 August 2019
- ^ Cheltenham Town: "Robins welcome Nlundulu to the Jonny-Rocks Stadium"
External links
edit- Gaël Nlundulu at Soccerway
- Gaël Nlundulu at the French Football Federation (archived) (in French)
- Gaël Nlundulu at WorldFootball.net