Rabby Nzingoula (born 25 November 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Montpellier, on loan from Strasbourg. Born in France, he has elected to represent the Republic of the Congo at international level.

Rabby Nzingoula
Nzingoula with Montpellier in 2024
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-11-25) 25 November 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Lille, France
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Montpellier
(on loan from Strasbourg)
Number 19
Youth career
2011–2020 US Grigny
2020–2022 Orléans
2022–2023 Strasbourg
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Strasbourg B 24 (3)
2024– Strasbourg 6 (0)
2024–Montpellier (loan) 4 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:14, 12 October 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Born in Lille, Nzingoula grew up playing for US Grigny in the Paris region.[1] After a spell at Orléans, he joined the youth of academy of Strasbourg in 2022, at the age of 16.[2] On 18 February 2024, Nzingoula made his professional and Ligue 1 debut in a 3–1 loss to Lorient.[2][3] He signed his first professional contract with Strasbourg on 15 May 2024, a deal until 2027.[1]

On 28 August 2024, Nzingoula signed for fellow Ligue 1 club Montpellier on a season-long loan.[4][5] He made his debut as a substitute in a 3–1 defeat to Nantes.[6]

Personal life

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Born in France, Nzingoula is of Congolese descent from the Republic of the Congo.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Racing : Rabby Nzingoula ou les fruits de la formation bleue". L'Alsace (in French). 15 May 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Rabby Nzingoula signs his first professional contract". RC Strasbourg Alsace. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Strasbourg vs. Lorient". Soccerway. 18 February 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  4. ^ Silva, Damien Da. "Strasbourg : Nzingoula prêté au MHSC (off.)". news.maxifoot.fr (in French). Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  5. ^ "MHSC : Rabby Nzingoula est la première recrue du mercato estival". midilibre.fr (in French). Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  6. ^ "MHSC : Savanier trop brouillon, Sagnan solide derrière, Nzingoula prometteuse première… les notes du match face à Nantes". midilibre.fr (in French). 31 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Rabby Nzingoula (RCSA) en route pour Montpellier, première recrue ?". OneFootball. 27 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
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