Yann Kitala
Yann Kitala (born 9 April 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for FC Lorient, on loan from Lyon. Born in France, Kitala represents DR Congo internationally.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Yann Kitala | ||
Date of birth | 9 April 1998 | ||
Place of birth | Paris, France | ||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Lorient (on loan from Lyon) | ||
Number | 11 | ||
Youth career | |||
Paris FC | |||
2013–2017 | Lyon | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016– | Lyon II | 64 | (20) |
2019– | → Lorient II (loan) | 2 | (1) |
2019– | → Lorient (loan) | 10 | (2) |
National team‡ | |||
2015 | DR Congo U20 | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:58, 28 May 2020 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 17 September 2019 |
Club career
On 30 August 2019, Kitala joined FC Lorient on loan from Lyon.[2] He made his debut with Lorient in a 2–0 Ligue 2 win over Clermont Foot on 14 September 2019.[3]
International career
Born in France, Kitala is of Congolese descent.[4] Kitala represented the DR Congo U20s in a friendly against the England U20s on 7 October 2015.[5]
References
- "Yann KITALA - Union Nationale des Footballeurs Professionnels". www.unfp.org.
- "FOOTBALL-OL. Yann Kitala prêté à Lorient". www.leprogres.fr.
- "Clermont vs. Lorient - 14 September 2019 - Soccerway". Soccerway.
- "FC Lorient. Kitala, un attaquant polyvalent - Football - LeTelegramme.fr".
- "LYON : Premier contrat pro pour Yann KITALA". 17 November 2017.
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