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Bruno Ecuele Manga
	Manga warming up for Lorient in 2013
Personal information
Full name	Bruno Ecuele Manga
Date of birth	16 July 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth	Libreville, Gabon
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Niort
Number	5
Senior career*
Years	Team
2006	FC 105 Libreville
2006–2007	Bordeaux B
2007–2008	Bordeaux
2008	→ Rodez (loan)
2008–2010	Angers
2010–2014	Lorient
2014–2019	Cardiff City
2019–2022	Dijon
2023	Belfort
2023–	Niort
International career‡
2006–	Gabon
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 June 2024; ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2023

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Bruno Ecuele Manga (born 16 July 1988) is a Gabonese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Niort and the Gabon national team.^[3] He is known for being a tough tackler.^[4]

After beginning his career with FC 105 Libreville in his home country, joined French side Bordeaux in 2006. He played for the club's reserve side and spent time on loan with lower division side Rodez but only one appearance for the senior side, before being released in 2008. He subsequently joined Ligue 2 side Angers, making more than 50 appearances in two seasons before joining Lorient in 2010 for a fee of €2.5 million.

He made his Ligue 1 debut with Lorient and went on to make more than 100 appearances in the top tier of French football. He was appointed club captain ahead of the 2012–13 season and remained in the role until 2014 when he signed for Championship side Cardiff City for €5 million. He spent four seasons in the division before helping the club win promotion to the Premier League after finishing as Championship runners-up in the 2017–18 season.

Manga made his international debut for Gabon in 2006 and has accumulated 87 caps to date, representing the side at four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.

Club career

Early career

Ecuele Manga began his career in his homeland with FC 105 Libreville, before being recommended to French Ligue 1 side Girondins de Bordeaux by Alain Giresse who was manager of the Gabon national team.^[5] After being involved in the club's preseason fixtures under manager Laurent Blanc,^[5] Ecuele Manga made his competitive debut for Bordeaux, making his first start, in the Matchday Six, in a 3–2 win over Panionios.^[6] However, he never played a league game for the club, and spent time on loan at Rodez.^[7]

At the end of his contract, he was signed on a free transfer by Angers on a three-year deal, lasting until 2011.^[8] There, Ecuele Manga was joined by two Gabonese compatriots, Arsène Do Marcolino and Fabrice Do Marcolino. Ecuele Manga made his Angers' debut in the opening game of the season, in a 0–0 draw against Bastia.^[9] He scored his first goal for the club on 24 October 2008, in a 2–0 win over Tours.^[10] On 3 March 2009, Ecuele Manga signed a new contract with the club, extending his deal until 2012.^[11] This came after a series impressive display at Angers caught attracted attention from several other clubs.^[12]^[13] In his first season at Angers, Ecuele Manga made thirty appearances, scoring twice.

Ahead of the 2009–10 season, Ecuele Manga was on the verge of joining Rennes in a deal worth €4 million.^[14] However, the move never happened. Ecuele Manga was absent at the start of the season and his first appearance came in a 0–0 draw against Strasbourg on 2 October.^[15] In his second game of the season against Strasbourg on 5 March 2010, Ecuele Manga scored the first brace of his career, in a 2–1 win.^[16] In his second season at Angers, Ecuele Manga made twenty-eight appearances, scoring three times. While at Angers, Ecuele Manga became an integral part of their defence set up, establishing himself in the first team. He later explained his departure from Angers.^[17]

Lorient

During the 2010 summer transfer window, he joined FC Lorient for €2.5 million, and became a first team regular in Ligue 1 as a replacement for Laurent Koscielny who left Lorient for Arsenal.^[18]^[19] Ecuele Manga made his Lorient debut in the opening game of the season, making his first start, in a 2–2 draw against Auxerre.^[20] Ecuele Manga was soon sidelined after injuring his hamstring in training, an injury that caused him to miss two matches in late-November.^[21] His season was further disrupted in mid-February when he injured his thigh.^[22] After making his return in a 3–3 draw against Arles-Avignon on 12 March 2011, Ecuele Manga scored his first Lorient goal, in a 3–1 loss against Montpellier on 11 May 2011.^[23] In his first season at Lorient, Ecuele Manga scored once in thirty-one appearances for the club.

Ecuele Manga's second season with the club started when he played as center-back in the first-twelve matches (including scoring his first goal of the season against Brest on 29 October 2011^[24]) until he was absent through injury and suspension.^[25]^[26] While on the sidelines, Ecuele Manga signed a new contract with the club, extending his deal until 2015.^[27] He made his return in early-December, in a 4–0 loss against Montpellier.^[28] On 17 March 2012, Ecuele Manga scored his second goal of the season, in a 2–1 win over Brest.^[29] Though scoring twice in thirty-two appearances in his second season, Ecuele Manga's agent announced that Ecuele Manga will stay at the club following a re–ignited interests from clubs around Europe.^[30]

Ecuele Manga acquired French nationality by naturalization in July 2012.^[31]

At the start of the 2012–13 season, Ecuele Manga was appointed as the new captain of Lorient after replacing Fabien Audard.^[32] However, in the opening game of the season in a 2–2 draw against Paris Saint-Germain,^[33] Ecuele Manga injured his ligament, and he had to come off, as second half had just started and then it was announced that Ecuele Manga would be out for six months.^[34] After a six months absence, he made his return on 26 January 2013, in a 2–1 loss against Nancy.^[35]^[36] Ecuele Manga then scored his first goal of the season, in the Round of 16 of Coupe de France, in a 3–0 win over Brest.^[37] Ecuele Manga's captaincy came into question after Lorient lost 5–0 against Lille on 7 April 2013.^[38] In response, he reminded himself to take responsibilities as a captain.^[39] With the sideline kept Ecuele Manga for a long time, Ecuele Manga made seventeen appearances and scored once.

In the 2013–14 season, Ecuele Manga continued to remain Lorient captain throughout the season and captained thirty-three matches out of thirty-five appearances he made. Ecuele Manga scored his first goal for the club on 1 March 2014, in a 1–1 draw against Bastia.^[40] Ecuele Manga was absence for three matches, due to a knee injury occurring in late-February^[41] and a red card in May, which saw him suspended for one match.^[42] During the season, Ecuele Manga "won 119 aerial duels more than any other player".^[4]

Having received a red card in his second final game for Lorient, Ecuele Manga was suspended for the opening game of the 2014–15 season for Lorient^[42] and after making his return, Ecuele Manga captained once in his three appearances by the end of August. After Monaco announced their interest signing Ecuele Manga,^[43] Ecuele Manga hinted leaving Lorient, quoting: "I want to see something else, to have other challenges."^[44] With a one-year contract left at Lorient, there is slim chance for Ecuele Manga leave at the end of the transfer window.^[45]

Cardiff City

On 1 September 2014, Bruno Ecuele Manga signed for Welsh club Cardiff City for €5 million, keeping him until 2017.^[46]

Ecuele Manga then made his Cardiff City debut, making his first start, in a 1–0 loss against Middlesbrough on 16 September 2014.^[47] Ecuele Manga scored his first Cardiff City goal, in a 3–1 win over Leeds United two months later on 1 November 2014.^[48] However, Ecuele Manga was on the sideline after injuring his knee during a match against Bolton Wanderers and his international commitment^[49]^[50] and made his return for his thirteenth start of the season, in a 3–2 loss against Brentford on 20 December 2014.^[51]

Ecuele Manga was on the sideline again for his international commitment after being included for the Africa Cup of Nations.^[52] Ecuele Manga made his return, on 7 February 2015, in a 1–1 draw against Sheffield Wednesday.^[53] Ecuele Manga then scored his second goal of the season, in a 3–1 win over Rotherham United on 3 March 2015^[54] and then his third goal came, a week later on 17 March 2015, in a 1–1 draw against Bournemouth.^[55] Ecuele Manga's impressive in his first season led calls for him to be named "Cardiff City's player of the season" by Wales Online.^[56]

During the pre-season, Ecuele Manga picked up a knee injury resulting in him missing out on the start of the season.^[57] Making his first appearance in the League Cup win over AFC Wimbledon and then being dropped back to the bench for the league games that followed. Whilst on international duty in September, he picked up a groin injury and was ruled out for two months.^[58] Ecuele Manga made his return to the first team coming on as a substitute for the injured, Sean Morrison against Birmingham City.^[59]

Despite another injury ridden season, Ecuele Manga was offered a new contract by manager, Neil Warnock, which was signed on 27 June 2017.^[60]^[61] He made a total of 43 appearances as Cardiff finished 2nd in the league, to earn promotion to the Premier League. He scored his only goal of the season in a 4–1 over Mansfield Town in the FA Cup.

Manga scored Cardiff's first goal of 2018–19 season in a 3–1 loss to Norwich City in the Football League Cup.^[62]

Dijon

On 19 July 2019, he completed a move to French side Dijon FCO.

International career

Born in Libreville, Gabon, Ecuele Manga was called up by Gabon in 2006.In 2012, he played in all 4 national team matches at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. As a result, Gabon reached the quarterfinals.^[63]^[64] In July 2012, Ecuele Manga represented Gabon at the 2012 Olympic Games held in London. However, they were eliminated in the group stage.

Career statistics

As of match played 12 May 2019

Club	Season	League	League		Cup		League Cup		Europe		Total
Club	Season	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Bordeaux	2007–08	Ligue 1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
Angers	2008–09	Ligue 2	30	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	30	2
	2009–10	Ligue 2	28	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	28	3
	Total		58	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	58	5
Lorient	2010–11	Ligue 1	31	1	3	0	2	0	0	0	36	1
	2011–12		32	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	34	2
	2012–13		17	0	0	0	3	1	0	0	20	1
	2013–14		35	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	36	1
	2014–15		3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
	Total		118	4	6	0	5	1	0	0	129	5
Cardiff City	2014–15	Championship	29	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	29	3
	2015–16		24	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	26	2
	2016–17		21	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	22	0
	2017–18		37	0	3	1	2	0	0	0	42	1
	2018–19	Premier League	38	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	40	1
	Total		149	5	5	1	5	1	0	0	159	7
Career total			325	14	11	1	10	2	1	0	347	17

International goals

Scores and results list Gabon's goal tally first, score column lists each Ecuele Manga goal.^[65]

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	7 September 2008	Seisa Ramabodu Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa	Lesotho	1–0	3–0	2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
2	6 June 2009	Stade Omar Bongo, Libreville, Gabon	Togo	1–0	3–0	2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
3	6 September 2011	Stade du Ray, Nice, France	Niger	1–0	1–0	Friendly
4	15 June 2013	Stade de Franceville, Franceville, Gabon	Niger	3–1	4–1	2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
5	14 August 2013	Complexo Desportivo do Real SC, Queluz, Portugal	Cape Verde	1–1	1–1	Friendly
6	25 March 2015	Stade Pierre Brisson, Beauvais, France	Mali	4–3	4–3	Friendly
7	2 September 2016	Khartoum Stadium, Khartoum, Sudan	Sudan	2–1	2–1	Friendly
8	16 November 2020	Independence Stadium, Bakau, Gambia	Gambia	1–2	1–2	2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

Honours

Cardiff City

EFL Championship runner-up: 2017–18^[66]

Gabon

King's Cup third place: 2018

Individual

Cardiff City Player of the Year: 2014–15^{[citation needed]}

References

^ "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2018: Cardiff City" (PDF). English Football League. p. 12. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
^ ^a ^b "Bruno Ecuele Manga: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
^ Bruno Ecuele Manga at WorldFootball.net
^ ^a ^b "Who is Bruno Manga? Everything you need to know about Cardiff City's centre back signing from Lorient". Wales Online. 31 August 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ ^a ^b "Bruno Ecuele-Manga: Joueur de Football" (in French). L'Union. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
^ "Bordeaux fightback flattens Panionios". UEFA Official Website. 20 December 2007. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Foot Transferts Les infos à la mi-journée" (in French). L'Equipe. 31 January 2008. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Ecuele Manga à Angers". Le Figaro. 12 June 2008. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Bastia Vs. Angers 0 – 0". Soccerway. 8 August 2008. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Angers Vs. Tours 2 – 0". Soccerway. 24 October 2008. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Ecuele Manga prolonge". L'Equipe. 5 March 2009. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "English eyes on Manga". Sky Sports. 16 February 2009. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Reds track Gabonese youngster". Sky Sports. 2 December 2009. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Foot – Transferts : Ecuélé Manga proche de Rennes". L'Equipe. 23 July 2009. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Angers Vs. Strasbourg 0 – 0". Soccerway. 2 October 2009. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "STRASBOURG VS. ANGERS 1 – 2". Soccerway. 5 March 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Ecuélé-Manga : "Angers m'a appris que je ne restais pas !"" (in French). Web Girondins. 27 March 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Koscielny replacement signed". Sky Sports. 7 July 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Ecuele Manga à Lorient". L'Equipe. 5 July 2010. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Auxerre Vs. Lorient 2 – 2". Soccerway. 7 August 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Ecuele Manga aux soins" (in French). Le Figrano. 30 November 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Coquelin finalement forfait" (in French). L'Equipe. 11 February 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Montpellier Vs. Lorient 3 – 1". Soccerway. 11 May 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Match Report: Stade Brestois 29 3 – 1 FC Lorient". Ligue 1. 29 October 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Audard et Bourillon incertains" (in French). L'Equipe. 5 November 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Lorient sans E.-Manga, Bourillon" (in French). Le Figrano. 21 November 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Lorient : Ecuele Manga prolonge jusqu'en 2015" (in French). Mercato 365. 23 November 2011. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Cinq retours à Lorient". Le Figrano. 30 November 2011. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "FC Lorient 2 – 1 Stade Brestois 29". Ligue 1. 17 March 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Ecuele Manga va rester" (in French). Le Figrano. 21 May 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Bruno Ecuele-Manga : « Je suis fier et content »". Ouest-France.fr (in French). 9 July 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
^ "Lorient change de capitaine" (in French). Le Figrano. 31 July 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Zlatan Ibrahimovic helps PSG draw". Associated Press. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
^ "Ecuele-Manga, c'est 6 mois" (in French). Le Figrano. 14 August 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "AS Nancy-Lorraine 2 – 1 FC Lorient". Ligue 1. 26 January 2013. Archived from the original on 3 August 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Ecuele Manga enfin de retour" (in French). Le Figrano. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "FC Lorient 3 – 0 Stade Brestois 29". Ligue 1. 27 February 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "LOSC Lille 5 – 0 Lorient". Ligue 1. 7 April 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Ecuele Manga : "Pas le droit"" (in French). Le Figrano. 12 April 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "FC Lorient 1 – 1 SC Bastia". Ligue 1. 1 March 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Foot Ligue 1 Lorient Ecuele-Manga ne jouera pas" (in French). L'Equipe. 20 February 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ ^a ^b "3 matches pour Djilobodji" (in French). L'Equipe. 7 May 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Transfert Monaco veut deux Lorientais" (in French). L'Equipe. 9 August 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Transfert Ecuele Manga (Lorient) : "J'ai envie de voir autre chose"" (in French). L'Equipe. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Transfert Lorient pousse pour Amalfitano" (in French). L'Equipe. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "DEAL COMPLETED: BRUNO ECUELE MANGA". Cardiff City F.C. 1 September 2014. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Cardiff City 0–1 Middlesbrough". BBC Sport. 16 September 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Cardiff City 3–1 Leeds United". BBC Sport. 1 November 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Cardiff City: Defender Bruno Ecuele Manga returns to fitness". BBC Sport. 12 December 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Cardiff City manager Russell Slade reveals Bruno Manga could be putting his place at risk after Gabon qualified for Africa Cup of Nations". Wales Online. 23 November 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Cardiff City 2 – 3 Brentford". BBC Sport. 20 December 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "TEAM NEWS – CARDIFF VS DERBY". Cardiff City F.C. 31 January 2015. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Sheffield Wednesday 1–1 Cardiff City". BBC Sport. 7 February 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Rotherham United 1–3 Cardiff City". BBC Sport. 3 March 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Cardiff City 1–1 AFC Bournemouth". BBC Sport. 17 March 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Bruno Manga is Cardiff City's player of the season and no-one else comes close – Scott Johnson". Wales Online. 2 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
^ "Cardiff City centre-half Bruno Manga set to return from injury in Capital One Cup clash against AFC Wimbledon". South Wales Echo. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
^ "Cardiff City's injured Bruno Ecuele Manga out for two months". BBC Sport. 16 October 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
^ "Cardiff City: Russell Slade slates referee over Birmingham penalty". BBC Sport. 18 December 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
^ "Bruno Manga: Neil Warnock casts doubt over defender's Cardiff future". BBC Sport. 14 April 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
^ "Cardiff City: Defender Bruno Ecuele Manga signs new deal". BBC Sport. 27 June 2017. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
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External links

Bruno Ecuele Manga – UEFA competition record (archive)
Bruno Ecuele Manga at L'Équipe Football (in French)

[1] "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2018: Cardiff City" (PDF). English Football League. p. 12. Retrieved 1 September 2019.

[PremProfile-2] "Bruno Ecuele Manga: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 1 September 2019.

[3] Bruno Ecuele Manga at WorldFootball.net

[Bruno_Ecuele_Manga_Welsh_Article-4] "Who is Bruno Manga? Everything you need to know about Cardiff City's centre back signing from Lorient". Wales Online. 31 August 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[union-5] "Bruno Ecuele-Manga: Joueur de Football" (in French). L'Union. Retrieved 14 February 2019.

[6] "Bordeaux fightback flattens Panionios". UEFA Official Website. 20 December 2007. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[7] "Foot Transferts Les infos à la mi-journée" (in French). L'Equipe. 31 January 2008. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[8] "Ecuele Manga à Angers". Le Figaro. 12 June 2008. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[9] "Bastia Vs. Angers 0 – 0". Soccerway. 8 August 2008. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[10] "Angers Vs. Tours 2 – 0". Soccerway. 24 October 2008. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[11] "Ecuele Manga prolonge". L'Equipe. 5 March 2009. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[12] "English eyes on Manga". Sky Sports. 16 February 2009. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[13] "Reds track Gabonese youngster". Sky Sports. 2 December 2009. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[14] "Foot – Transferts : Ecuélé Manga proche de Rennes". L'Equipe. 23 July 2009. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[15] "Angers Vs. Strasbourg 0 – 0". Soccerway. 2 October 2009. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[16] "STRASBOURG VS. ANGERS 1 – 2". Soccerway. 5 March 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[17] "Ecuélé-Manga : "Angers m'a appris que je ne restais pas !"" (in French). Web Girondins. 27 March 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[18] "Koscielny replacement signed". Sky Sports. 7 July 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[19] "Ecuele Manga à Lorient". L'Equipe. 5 July 2010. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[20] "Auxerre Vs. Lorient 2 – 2". Soccerway. 7 August 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[21] "Ecuele Manga aux soins" (in French). Le Figrano. 30 November 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[22] "Coquelin finalement forfait" (in French). L'Equipe. 11 February 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[23] "Montpellier Vs. Lorient 3 – 1". Soccerway. 11 May 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[24] "Match Report: Stade Brestois 29 3 – 1 FC Lorient". Ligue 1. 29 October 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[25] "Audard et Bourillon incertains" (in French). L'Equipe. 5 November 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[26] "Lorient sans E.-Manga, Bourillon" (in French). Le Figrano. 21 November 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[27] "Lorient : Ecuele Manga prolonge jusqu'en 2015" (in French). Mercato 365. 23 November 2011. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[28] "Cinq retours à Lorient". Le Figrano. 30 November 2011. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[29] "FC Lorient 2 – 1 Stade Brestois 29". Ligue 1. 17 March 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[30] "Ecuele Manga va rester" (in French). Le Figrano. 21 May 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[31] "Bruno Ecuele-Manga : « Je suis fier et content »". Ouest-France.fr (in French). 9 July 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2023.

[32] "Lorient change de capitaine" (in French). Le Figrano. 31 July 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[33] "Zlatan Ibrahimovic helps PSG draw". Associated Press. Retrieved 15 August 2012.

[34] "Ecuele-Manga, c'est 6 mois" (in French). Le Figrano. 14 August 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[35] "AS Nancy-Lorraine 2 – 1 FC Lorient". Ligue 1. 26 January 2013. Archived from the original on 3 August 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[36] "Ecuele Manga enfin de retour" (in French). Le Figrano. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[37] "FC Lorient 3 – 0 Stade Brestois 29". Ligue 1. 27 February 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[38] "LOSC Lille 5 – 0 Lorient". Ligue 1. 7 April 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[39] "Ecuele Manga : "Pas le droit"" (in French). Le Figrano. 12 April 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[40] "FC Lorient 1 – 1 SC Bastia". Ligue 1. 1 March 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[41] "Foot Ligue 1 Lorient Ecuele-Manga ne jouera pas" (in French). L'Equipe. 20 February 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[MangaRedCard-42] "3 matches pour Djilobodji" (in French). L'Equipe. 7 May 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[43] "Transfert Monaco veut deux Lorientais" (in French). L'Equipe. 9 August 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[44] "Transfert Ecuele Manga (Lorient) : "J'ai envie de voir autre chose"" (in French). L'Equipe. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[45] "Transfert Lorient pousse pour Amalfitano" (in French). L'Equipe. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[46] "DEAL COMPLETED: BRUNO ECUELE MANGA". Cardiff City F.C. 1 September 2014. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[47] "Cardiff City 0–1 Middlesbrough". BBC Sport. 16 September 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[48] "Cardiff City 3–1 Leeds United". BBC Sport. 1 November 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[49] "Cardiff City: Defender Bruno Ecuele Manga returns to fitness". BBC Sport. 12 December 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[50] "Cardiff City manager Russell Slade reveals Bruno Manga could be putting his place at risk after Gabon qualified for Africa Cup of Nations". Wales Online. 23 November 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[51] "Cardiff City 2 – 3 Brentford". BBC Sport. 20 December 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[52] "TEAM NEWS – CARDIFF VS DERBY". Cardiff City F.C. 31 January 2015. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[53] "Sheffield Wednesday 1–1 Cardiff City". BBC Sport. 7 February 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[54] "Rotherham United 1–3 Cardiff City". BBC Sport. 3 March 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[55] "Cardiff City 1–1 AFC Bournemouth". BBC Sport. 17 March 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[56] "Bruno Manga is Cardiff City's player of the season and no-one else comes close – Scott Johnson". Wales Online. 2 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.

[57] "Cardiff City centre-half Bruno Manga set to return from injury in Capital One Cup clash against AFC Wimbledon". South Wales Echo. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2015.

[58] "Cardiff City's injured Bruno Ecuele Manga out for two months". BBC Sport. 16 October 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2015.

[59] "Cardiff City: Russell Slade slates referee over Birmingham penalty". BBC Sport. 18 December 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2015.

[60] "Bruno Manga: Neil Warnock casts doubt over defender's Cardiff future". BBC Sport. 14 April 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.

[61] "Cardiff City: Defender Bruno Ecuele Manga signs new deal". BBC Sport. 27 June 2017. Retrieved 27 June 2017.

[62] "Cardiff City 1–3 Norwich City". BBC Sport. 28 August 2018. Retrieved 28 August 2018.

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-{{short description|Gabonese footballer}}
+{{short description|Gabonese footballer (born 1988)}}
 {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
 {{Infobox football biography
-| name= Bruno Ecuele Manga
+| name = Bruno Ecuele Manga
 | image = FC Lorient - May 24th 2013 training - Bruno Ecuele Manga 2.JPG
-| image_size = 200
+| image_size = 200px
 | caption = Manga warming up for [[FC Lorient|Lorient]] in 2013
 | fullname = Bruno Ecuele Manga<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.efl.com/siteassets/efl-documents/efl-professional-retain-list--free-transfers---2017-18.pdf |title=Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2018: Cardiff City |publisher=English Football League |page=12 |access-date=1 September 2019}}</ref>
@@ Line 10: / Line 10: @@
 | birth_place = [[Libreville]], Gabon
 | height = 1.86 m<ref name=PremProfile/>
-| position = [[Defender (football)|Centre back]]
+| position = [[Defender (football)|Centre-back]]
-| currentclub = [[Dijon FCO|Dijon]]
+| currentclub = [[Chamois Niortais F.C.|Niort]]
-| clubnumber = 25
+| clubnumber  = 5
 | youthyears1 =
 | youthclubs1 =
 | years1 = 2006
 | clubs1 = [[FC 105 Libreville]]
 | caps1 =
 | goals1 =
 | years2 = 2006–2007
 | clubs2 = [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux B]]
@@ Line 28: / Line 28: @@
 | goals3 = 0
 | years4 = 2008
-| clubs4 = → [[Rangers F.C|Rangers]] (loan)
+| clubs4 = → [[Rodez AF|Rodez]] (loan)
-| caps4 = 1
+| caps4 = 15
 | goals4 = 0
 | years5 = 2008–2010
@@ Line 40: / Line 40: @@
 | goals6 = 4
 | years7 = 2014–2019
-| clubs7= [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]]
+| clubs7 = [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]]
 | caps7 = 150
 | goals7 = 5
-| years8 = 2019–
+| years8 = 2019–2022
 | clubs8 = [[Dijon FCO|Dijon]]
-| caps8 = 50
+| caps8 = 84
-| goals8 = 2
+| goals8 = 3
+| years9 = 2023
-| club-update = 2 February 2021 (UTC)
+| clubs9 = [[ASM Belfort|Belfort]]
+| caps9 = 13
+| goals9 = 0
+| years10= 2023–
+| clubs10= [[Chamois Niortais F.C.|Niort]]
+| caps10= 29
+| goals10= 5
+| club-update = 17 June 2024
 | nationalyears1 = 2006–
 | nationalteam1 = [[Gabon national football team|Gabon]]
-| nationalcaps1 = 76
+| nationalcaps1 = 97
-| nationalgoals1 = 8
+| nationalgoals1 = 9
-| nationalteam-update = 4 December 2020 (UTC)
+| nationalteam-update = 19 November 2023
 }}
-''' Bruno Ecuele Manga ''' (born 16 July 1988) is a Gabonese professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays for [[Ligue 1]] club [[Dijon FCO]], for whom he is the [[Captain (association football)|captain]], and the [[Gabon national football team|Gabon national team]]. Ecuele Manga is known for being a tough tackler.<ref name="Bruno Ecuele Manga Welsh Article">{{cite news|title=Who is Bruno Manga? Everything you need to know about Cardiff City's centre back signing from Lorient|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/who-bruno-manga-everything-you-7696921|publisher=Wales Online|date=31 August 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref>
+''' Bruno Ecuele Manga ''' (born 16 July 1988) is a Gabonese professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a centre-back for [[Chamois Niortais F.C.|Niort]] and the [[Gabon national football team|Gabon national team]].<ref>{{WorldFootball.net|bruno-ecuele-manga}}</ref> He is known for being a tough tackler.<ref name="Bruno Ecuele Manga Welsh Article">{{cite news|title=Who is Bruno Manga? Everything you need to know about Cardiff City's centre back signing from Lorient|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/who-bruno-manga-everything-you-7696921|publisher=Wales Online|date=31 August 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref>
-After beginning his career with [[FC 105 Libreville]] in his home country, joined French side [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] in 2006. He played for the club's reserve side and spent time on loan in Scotland but only one appearance for the senior side, before being released in 2018. He subsequently joined [[Ligue 2]] side [[Angers SCO|Angers]], making more than 50 appearances in two seasons before joining [[FC Lorient|Lorient]] in 2010 for a fee of €2.5 million.
+After beginning his career with [[FC 105 Libreville]] in his home country, joined French side [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]] in 2006. He played for the club's reserve side and spent time on loan with lower division side [[Rodez AF|Rodez]] but only one appearance for the senior side, before being released in 2008. He subsequently joined [[Ligue 2]] side [[Angers SCO|Angers]], making more than 50 appearances in two seasons before joining [[FC Lorient|Lorient]] in 2010 for a fee of €2.5 million.
 He made his [[Ligue 1]] debut with Lorient and went on to make more than 100 appearances in the top tier of French football. He was appointed club captain ahead of the [[2012–13 Ligue 1|2012–13 season]] and remained in the role until 2014 when he signed for [[EFL Championship|Championship]] side Cardiff City for €5 million. He spent four seasons in the division before helping the club win promotion to the Premier League after finishing as Championship runners-up in the [[2017–18 Cardiff City F.C. season|2017–18 season]].
-Manga made his international debut for Gabon in 2006 and has accumulated 67 caps to date, representing the side at four [[Africa Cup of Nations]] tournaments.
+Manga made his international debut for Gabon in 2006 and has accumulated 87 caps to date, representing the side at four [[Africa Cup of Nations]] tournaments.
 ==Club career==
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 Ecuele Manga began his career in his homeland with [[FC 105 Libreville]], before being recommended to French [[Ligue 1]] side [[Girondins de Bordeaux]] by [[Alain Giresse]] who was manager of the [[Gabon national football team|Gabon national team]].<ref name="union" >{{Cite news |url=https://www.union.sonapresse.com/personnalites-gabonaises/bruno-ecuele-manga-joueur-de-football-14453 |title=Bruno Ecuele-Manga: Joueur de Football |publisher=L'Union |language=fr |access-date=14 February 2019}}</ref> After being involved in the club's preseason fixtures under manager [[Laurent Blanc]],<ref name="union"/> Ecuele Manga made his competitive debut for Bordeaux, making his first start, in the [[2007–08 UEFA Cup group stage#Group H|Matchday Six]], in a 3–2 win over [[Panionios F.C.|Panionios]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Bordeaux fightback flattens Panionios|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2008/matches/round=15119/match=301676/postmatch/report/index.html|publisher=UEFA Official Website|date=20 December 2007|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> However, he never played a league game for the club, and spent time on loan at [[Rodez AF|Rodez]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Foot Transferts Les infos à la mi-journée|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/-/Actualites/-/750000000000000000000000015700|publisher=L'Equipe|language=fr|date=31 January 2008|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref>
-At the end of his contract, he was signed on a free transfer by [[Angers SCO|Angers]] on a three-year deal, lasting until 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2008/06/12/01011-20080612FILSPO00097-ecuele-manga-a-angers.php|title=Ecuele Manga à Angers|publisher=Le Figaro|date=12 June 2008|access-date=6 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406143823/http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2008/06/12/01011-20080612FILSPO00097-ecuele-manga-a-angers.php|archive-date=6 April 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> There, Ecuele Manga was joined by two Gabonese compatriots, [[Arsène Do Marcolino]] and [[Fabrice Do Marcolino]]. Ecuele Manga made his Angers' debut in the opening game of the season, in a 0–0 draw against [[SC Bastia|Bastia]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Bastia Vs. Angers  0 – 0|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2008/08/08/france/ligue-2/sporting-club-de-bastia/angers-sporting-club-de-louest/632386/|publisher=Soccerway|date=8 August 2008|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> He scored his first goal for the club on 24 October 2008, in a 2–0 win over [[Tours FC|Tours]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Angers Vs. Tours  2 – 0|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2008/10/24/france/ligue-2/angers-sporting-club-de-louest/tours-football-club/632467/|publisher=Soccerway|date=24 October 2008|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> On 3 March 2009, Ecuele Manga signed a new contract with the club, extending his deal until 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Ecuele-manga-prolonge/19469|title=Ecuele Manga prolonge|publisher=L'Equipe|date=5 March 2009|access-date=6 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406141137/http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Ecuele-manga-prolonge/19469|archive-date=6 April 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> This came after a series impressive display at Angers caught attracted attention from several other clubs.<ref>{{cite news|title=English eyes on Manga|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11704/4928637/english-eyes-on-manga|publisher=Sky Sports|date=16 February 2009|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Reds track Gabonese youngster|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11704/5740082/reds-track-gabonese-youngster|publisher=Sky Sports|date=2 December 2009|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> In his first season at Angers, Ecuele Manga made thirty appearances, scoring twice.
+At the end of his contract, he was signed on a free transfer by [[Angers SCO|Angers]] on a three-year deal, lasting until 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2008/06/12/01011-20080612FILSPO00097-ecuele-manga-a-angers.php|title=Ecuele Manga à Angers|publisher=Le Figaro|date=12 June 2008|access-date=6 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406143823/http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2008/06/12/01011-20080612FILSPO00097-ecuele-manga-a-angers.php|archive-date=6 April 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> There, Ecuele Manga was joined by two Gabonese compatriots, [[Arsène Do Marcolino]] and [[Fabrice Do Marcolino]]. Ecuele Manga made his Angers' debut in the opening game of the season, in a 0–0 draw against [[SC Bastia|Bastia]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Bastia Vs. Angers 0 – 0|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2008/08/08/france/ligue-2/sporting-club-de-bastia/angers-sporting-club-de-louest/632386/|publisher=Soccerway|date=8 August 2008|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> He scored his first goal for the club on 24 October 2008, in a 2–0 win over [[Tours FC|Tours]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Angers Vs. Tours 2 – 0|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2008/10/24/france/ligue-2/angers-sporting-club-de-louest/tours-football-club/632467/|publisher=Soccerway|date=24 October 2008|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> On 3 March 2009, Ecuele Manga signed a new contract with the club, extending his deal until 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Ecuele-manga-prolonge/19469|title=Ecuele Manga prolonge|publisher=L'Equipe|date=5 March 2009|access-date=6 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406141137/http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Ecuele-manga-prolonge/19469|archive-date=6 April 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> This came after a series impressive display at Angers caught attracted attention from several other clubs.<ref>{{cite news|title=English eyes on Manga|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11704/4928637/english-eyes-on-manga|publisher=Sky Sports|date=16 February 2009|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Reds track Gabonese youngster|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11704/5740082/reds-track-gabonese-youngster|publisher=Sky Sports|date=2 December 2009|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> In his first season at Angers, Ecuele Manga made thirty appearances, scoring twice.
-Ahead of the 2009–10 season, Ecuele Manga was on the verge of joining [[Stade Rennais F.C.|Rennes]] in a deal worth €4 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Ecuele-manga-proche-de-rennes/47530|title=Foot – Transferts : Ecuélé Manga proche de Rennes|publisher=L'Equipe|date=23 July 2009|access-date=6 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406141144/http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Ecuele-manga-proche-de-rennes/47530|archive-date=6 April 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> However, the move never happened. Ecuele Manga was absent at the start of the season and his first appearance came in a 0–0 draw against [[RC Strasbourg Alsace|Strasbourg]] on 2 October.<ref>{{cite news|title=Angers Vs. Strasbourg  0 – 0|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/10/02/france/ligue-2/angers-sporting-club-de-louest/racing-club-de-strasbourg/779314/|publisher=Soccerway|date=2 October 2009|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> In his second game of the season against Strasbourg on 5 March 2010, Ecuele Manga scored the first brace of his career, in a 2–1 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=STRASBOURG VS. ANGERS  1 – 2|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/03/05/france/ligue-2/racing-club-de-strasbourg/angers-sporting-club-de-louest/779494/|publisher=Soccerway|date=5 March 2010|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> In his second season at Angers, Ecuele Manga made twenty-eight appearances, scoring three times. While at Angers, Ecuele Manga became an integral part of their defence set up, establishing himself in the first team. He later explained his departure from Angers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ecuélé-Manga : "Angers m'a appris que je ne restais pas !"|url=http://www.webgirondins.com/actualite-Arret-de-jeu-Ecuele-Manga--Angers-m-a-appris-que-je-ne-restais-pas-18425.php|publisher=Web Girondins|language=fr|date=27 March 2013|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref>
+Ahead of the 2009–10 season, Ecuele Manga was on the verge of joining [[Stade Rennais F.C.|Rennes]] in a deal worth €4 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Ecuele-manga-proche-de-rennes/47530|title=Foot – Transferts : Ecuélé Manga proche de Rennes|publisher=L'Equipe|date=23 July 2009|access-date=6 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406141144/http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Ecuele-manga-proche-de-rennes/47530|archive-date=6 April 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> However, the move never happened. Ecuele Manga was absent at the start of the season and his first appearance came in a 0–0 draw against [[RC Strasbourg Alsace|Strasbourg]] on 2 October.<ref>{{cite news|title=Angers Vs. Strasbourg 0 – 0|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/10/02/france/ligue-2/angers-sporting-club-de-louest/racing-club-de-strasbourg/779314/|publisher=Soccerway|date=2 October 2009|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> In his second game of the season against Strasbourg on 5 March 2010, Ecuele Manga scored the first brace of his career, in a 2–1 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=STRASBOURG VS. ANGERS 1 – 2|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/03/05/france/ligue-2/racing-club-de-strasbourg/angers-sporting-club-de-louest/779494/|publisher=Soccerway|date=5 March 2010|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> In his second season at Angers, Ecuele Manga made twenty-eight appearances, scoring three times. While at Angers, Ecuele Manga became an integral part of their defence set up, establishing himself in the first team. He later explained his departure from Angers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ecuélé-Manga : "Angers m'a appris que je ne restais pas !"|url=http://www.webgirondins.com/actualite-Arret-de-jeu-Ecuele-Manga--Angers-m-a-appris-que-je-ne-restais-pas-18425.php|publisher=Web Girondins|language=fr|date=27 March 2013|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref>
 ===Lorient===
 During the 2010 summer transfer window, he joined [[FC Lorient]] for €2.5 million, and became a first team regular in [[Ligue 1]] as a replacement for [[Laurent Koscielny]] who left Lorient for Arsenal.<ref>{{cite news|title=Koscielny replacement signed|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11704/6250323/koscielny-replacement-signed|publisher=Sky Sports|date=7 July 2010|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Ecuele-manga-a-lorient/120852|title=Ecuele Manga à Lorient|publisher=L'Equipe|date=5 July 2010|access-date=6 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406142642/http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Ecuele-manga-a-lorient/120852|archive-date=6 April 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
-Ecuele Manga made his Lorient debut in the opening game of the season, making his first start, in a 2–2 draw against [[AJ Auxerre|Auxerre]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Auxerre Vs. Lorient  2 – 2|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/08/07/france/ligue-1/association-de-la-jeunesse-auxerroise/football-cub-lorient-bretagne-sud/936348/|publisher=Soccerway|date=7 August 2010|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref>  Ecuele Manga was soon sidelined after injuring his hamstring in training, an injury that caused him to miss two matches in late-November.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ecuele Manga aux soins|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2010/11/30/97003-20101130FILSPO00528-ecuele-manga-aux-soins.php|publisher=Le Figrano|language=fr|date=30 November 2010|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> His season was further disrupted in mid-February when he injured his thigh.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coquelin finalement forfait|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Coquelin-finalement-forfait/177870|publisher=L'Equipe|language=fr|date=11 February 2011|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> After making his return in a 3–3 draw against [[AC Arles-Avignon|Arles-Avignon]] on 12 March 2011, Ecuele Manga scored his first Lorient goal, in a 3–1 loss against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]] on 11 May 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Montpellier Vs. Lorient  3 – 1|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/05/11/france/ligue-1/montpellier-herault-sport-club/football-cub-lorient-bretagne-sud/936691/|publisher=Soccerway|date=11 May 2011|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> In his first season at Lorient, Ecuele Manga scored once in thirty-one appearance for the club.
+Ecuele Manga made his Lorient debut in the opening game of the season, making his first start, in a 2–2 draw against [[AJ Auxerre|Auxerre]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Auxerre Vs. Lorient 2 – 2|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/08/07/france/ligue-1/association-de-la-jeunesse-auxerroise/football-cub-lorient-bretagne-sud/936348/|publisher=Soccerway|date=7 August 2010|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref>  Ecuele Manga was soon sidelined after injuring his hamstring in training, an injury that caused him to miss two matches in late-November.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ecuele Manga aux soins|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2010/11/30/97003-20101130FILSPO00528-ecuele-manga-aux-soins.php|publisher=Le Figrano|language=fr|date=30 November 2010|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> His season was further disrupted in mid-February when he injured his thigh.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coquelin finalement forfait|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Coquelin-finalement-forfait/177870|publisher=L'Equipe|language=fr|date=11 February 2011|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> After making his return in a 3–3 draw against [[AC Arles-Avignon|Arles-Avignon]] on 12 March 2011, Ecuele Manga scored his first Lorient goal, in a 3–1 loss against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]] on 11 May 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Montpellier Vs. Lorient 3 – 1|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/05/11/france/ligue-1/montpellier-herault-sport-club/football-cub-lorient-bretagne-sud/936691/|publisher=Soccerway|date=11 May 2011|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> In his first season at Lorient, Ecuele Manga scored once in thirty-one appearances for the club.
-Ecuele Manga's second season with the club started when he played as center-back in the first-twelve matches (including scoring his first goal of the season against [[Stade Brestois 29|Brest]] on 29 October 2011<ref>{{cite news|title=Match Report: Stade Brestois 29 3 – 1 FC Lorient|url=http://www.ligue1.com/ligue1/feuille_match/74480|publisher=Ligue 1|date=29 October 2011|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref>) until he was absent through injury and suspension.<ref>{{cite news|title=Audard et Bourillon incertains|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Audard-et-bourillon-incertains/241132|publisher=L'Equipe|language=fr|date=5 November 2011|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Lorient sans E.-Manga, Bourillon|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2011/11/21/97003-20111121FILSPO00646-lorient-sans-e-manga-bourillon.php|publisher=Le Figrano|language=fr|date=21 November 2011|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> While on the sidelines, Ecuele Manga signed a new contract with the club, extending his deal until 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lorient : Ecuele Manga prolonge jusqu'en 2015|url=http://www.mercato365.com/infos-clubs/lorient/lorient-ecuele-manga-prolonge-jusqu-en-2015-769287.shtml|publisher=Mercato 365|language=fr|date=23 November 2011|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> He made his return in early-December, in a 4–0 loss against Montpellier.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2011/11/30/97003-20111130FILSPO00439-cinq-retours-a-lorient.php|title=Cinq retours à Lorient|publisher=Le Figrano|date=30 November 2011|access-date=6 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406152849/http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2011/11/30/97003-20111130FILSPO00439-cinq-retours-a-lorient.php|archive-date=6 April 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> On 17 March 2012, Ecuele Manga scored his second goal of the season, in a 2–1 win over Brest.<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Lorient 2 – 1 Stade Brestois 29|url=http://www.ligue1.com/ligue1/feuille_match/74643|publisher=Ligue 1|date=17 March 2012|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> Though scoring twice in thirty-two appearance in his second season, Ecuele Manga's agent announced that Ecuele Manga will stay at the club following a re–ignited interests from clubs around Europe.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ecuele Manga va rester|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2012/05/21/97003-20120521FILSPO00779-ecuele-manga-va-rester.php|publisher=Le Figrano|language=fr|date=21 May 2012|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref>
+Ecuele Manga's second season with the club started when he played as center-back in the first-twelve matches (including scoring his first goal of the season against [[Stade Brestois 29|Brest]] on 29 October 2011<ref>{{cite news|title=Match Report: Stade Brestois 29 3 – 1 FC Lorient|url=http://www.ligue1.com/ligue1/feuille_match/74480|publisher=Ligue 1|date=29 October 2011|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref>) until he was absent through injury and suspension.<ref>{{cite news|title=Audard et Bourillon incertains|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Audard-et-bourillon-incertains/241132|publisher=L'Equipe|language=fr|date=5 November 2011|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Lorient sans E.-Manga, Bourillon|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2011/11/21/97003-20111121FILSPO00646-lorient-sans-e-manga-bourillon.php|publisher=Le Figrano|language=fr|date=21 November 2011|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> While on the sidelines, Ecuele Manga signed a new contract with the club, extending his deal until 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lorient : Ecuele Manga prolonge jusqu'en 2015|url=http://www.mercato365.com/infos-clubs/lorient/lorient-ecuele-manga-prolonge-jusqu-en-2015-769287.shtml|publisher=Mercato 365|language=fr|date=23 November 2011|access-date=6 April 2015|archive-date=6 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406163027/http://www.mercato365.com/infos-clubs/lorient/lorient-ecuele-manga-prolonge-jusqu-en-2015-769287.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> He made his return in early-December, in a 4–0 loss against Montpellier.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2011/11/30/97003-20111130FILSPO00439-cinq-retours-a-lorient.php|title=Cinq retours à Lorient|publisher=Le Figrano|date=30 November 2011|access-date=6 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406152849/http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2011/11/30/97003-20111130FILSPO00439-cinq-retours-a-lorient.php|archive-date=6 April 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> On 17 March 2012, Ecuele Manga scored his second goal of the season, in a 2–1 win over Brest.<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Lorient 2 – 1 Stade Brestois 29|url=http://www.ligue1.com/ligue1/feuille_match/74643|publisher=Ligue 1|date=17 March 2012|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> Though scoring twice in thirty-two appearances in his second season, Ecuele Manga's agent announced that Ecuele Manga will stay at the club following a re–ignited interests from clubs around Europe.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ecuele Manga va rester|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2012/05/21/97003-20120521FILSPO00779-ecuele-manga-va-rester.php|publisher=Le Figrano|language=fr|date=21 May 2012|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref>
+Ecuele Manga acquired [[French nationality law|French nationality]] by naturalization in July 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-07-09 |title=Bruno Ecuele-Manga : « Je suis fier et content » |url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/lorient-56100/bruno-ecuele-manga-je-suis-fier-et-content-1229291 |access-date=2023-08-12 |website=Ouest-France.fr |language=fr}}</ref>
-At the start of the 2012–13 season, Ecuele Manga was appointed as the new captain of Lorient after replacing [[Fabien Audard]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Lorient change de capitaine|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2012/07/31/97003-20120731FILSPO00384-lorient-change-de-capitaine.php|publisher=Le Figrano|language=fr|date=31 July 2013|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> However, in the opening game of the season in a 2–2 draw against [[Paris Saint-Germain F.C.|Paris Saint-Germain]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zlatan Ibrahimovic helps PSG draw|url=http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/story/_/id/8260364/zlatan-ibrahimovic-rescues-psg-2-2-draw-lorient|access-date=15 August 2012|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Ecuele Manga injured his ligament, and he had to come off, as second half had just started and then it was announced that Ecuele Manga would be out for six months.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ecuele-Manga, c'est 6 mois|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2012/08/14/97003-20120814FILSPO00472-ecuele-manga-c-est-6-mois.php|publisher=Le Figrano|language=fr|date=14 August 2012|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> After a six months absence, he made his return on 26 January 2013, in a 2–1 loss against [[AS Nancy|Nancy]].<ref>{{cite news|title=AS Nancy-Lorraine 2 – 1 FC Lorient|url=http://www.ligue1.com/ligue1/feuille_match/76132|publisher=Ligue 1|date=26 January 2013|access-date=6 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803010032/http://www.ligue1.com/ligue1/feuille_match/76132|archive-date=3 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Ecuele Manga enfin de retour|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2013/01/25/97003-20130125FILSPO00697-ecuele-manga-enfin-de-retour.php|publisher=Le Figrano|language=fr|date=25 January 2013|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> Ecuele Manga then scored his first goal of the season, in the [[2012–13 Coupe de France#Round of 16|Round of 16 of Coupe de France]], in a 3–0 win over Brest.<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Lorient 3 – 0 Stade Brestois 29|url=http://www.ligue1.com/autresCompetitions/coupeFrance/feuille_match/77448|publisher=Ligue 1|date=27 February 2013|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> Ecuele Manga's captaincy came into question after Lorient lost 5–0 against [[Lille OSC|Lille]] on 7 April 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=LOSC Lille 5 – 0 Lorient|url=http://www.ligue1.com/ligue1/feuille_match/76221|publisher=Ligue 1|date=7 April 2013|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> In response, he reminded himself to take responsibilities as a captain.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ecuele Manga : "Pas le droit"|url=http://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/lorient/fil-info/ecuele-manga-pas-le-droit-626726|publisher=Le Figrano|language=fr|date=12 April 2013|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> With the sideline kept Ecuele Manga for a long time, Ecuele Manga made seventeen appearance and scored once.
+At the start of the 2012–13 season, Ecuele Manga was appointed as the new captain of Lorient after replacing [[Fabien Audard]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Lorient change de capitaine|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2012/07/31/97003-20120731FILSPO00384-lorient-change-de-capitaine.php|publisher=Le Figrano|language=fr|date=31 July 2013|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> However, in the opening game of the season in a 2–2 draw against [[Paris Saint-Germain F.C.|Paris Saint-Germain]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zlatan Ibrahimovic helps PSG draw|url=https://www.espn.com/sports/soccer/story/_/id/8260364/zlatan-ibrahimovic-rescues-psg-2-2-draw-lorient|access-date=15 August 2012|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Ecuele Manga injured his ligament, and he had to come off, as second half had just started and then it was announced that Ecuele Manga would be out for six months.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ecuele-Manga, c'est 6 mois|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2012/08/14/97003-20120814FILSPO00472-ecuele-manga-c-est-6-mois.php|publisher=Le Figrano|language=fr|date=14 August 2012|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> After a six months absence, he made his return on 26 January 2013, in a 2–1 loss against [[AS Nancy|Nancy]].<ref>{{cite news|title=AS Nancy-Lorraine 2 – 1 FC Lorient|url=http://www.ligue1.com/ligue1/feuille_match/76132|publisher=Ligue 1|date=26 January 2013|access-date=6 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803010032/http://www.ligue1.com/ligue1/feuille_match/76132|archive-date=3 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Ecuele Manga enfin de retour|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-sport/2013/01/25/97003-20130125FILSPO00697-ecuele-manga-enfin-de-retour.php|publisher=Le Figrano|language=fr|date=25 January 2013|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> Ecuele Manga then scored his first goal of the season, in the [[2012–13 Coupe de France#Round of 16|Round of 16 of Coupe de France]], in a 3–0 win over Brest.<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Lorient 3 – 0 Stade Brestois 29|url=http://www.ligue1.com/autresCompetitions/coupeFrance/feuille_match/77448|publisher=Ligue 1|date=27 February 2013|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> Ecuele Manga's captaincy came into question after Lorient lost 5–0 against [[Lille OSC|Lille]] on 7 April 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=LOSC Lille 5 – 0 Lorient|url=http://www.ligue1.com/ligue1/feuille_match/76221|publisher=Ligue 1|date=7 April 2013|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> In response, he reminded himself to take responsibilities as a captain.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ecuele Manga : "Pas le droit"|url=http://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/lorient/fil-info/ecuele-manga-pas-le-droit-626726|publisher=Le Figrano|language=fr|date=12 April 2013|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> With the sideline kept Ecuele Manga for a long time, Ecuele Manga made seventeen appearances and scored once.
 In the 2013–14 season, Ecuele Manga continued to remain Lorient captain throughout the season and captained thirty-three matches out of thirty-five appearances he made. Ecuele Manga scored his first goal for the club on 1 March 2014, in a 1–1 draw against Bastia.<ref>{{cite news|title=FC Lorient 1 – 1 SC Bastia|url=http://www.ligue1.com/ligue1/feuille_match/77775|publisher=Ligue 1|date=1 March 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> Ecuele Manga was absence for three matches, due to a knee injury occurring in late-February<ref>{{cite news|title=Foot Ligue 1 Lorient Ecuele-Manga ne jouera pas|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Ecuele-manga-ne-jouera-pas/443148|publisher=L'Equipe|language=fr|date=20 February 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> and a red card in May, which saw him suspended for one match.<ref name="MangaRedCard">{{cite news|title=3 matches pour Djilobodji|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/3-matches-pour-djilobodji/463152|publisher=L'Equipe|language=fr|date=7 May 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> During the season, Ecuele Manga "won 119 aerial duels more than any other player".<ref name="Bruno Ecuele Manga Welsh Article"/>
-Having received a red card in his second final game for Lorient, Ecuele Manga was suspended for the opening game of the 2014–15 season for Lorient<ref name="MangaRedCard"/> and after making his return, Ecuele Manga captained once in his three appearance by the end of August. After [[AS Monaco|Monaco]] announced their interest signing Ecuele Manga,<ref>{{cite news|title=Transfert Monaco veut deux Lorientais|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Monaco-veut-deux-lorientais/488871|publisher=L'Equipe|language=fr|date=9 August 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> Ecuele Manga hinted leaving Lorient, quoting: ''"I want to see something else, to have other challenges."''<ref>{{cite news|title=Transfert Ecuele Manga (Lorient) : "J'ai envie de voir autre chose"|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Ecuele-manga-voir-autre-chose/493993|publisher=L'Equipe|language=fr|date=27 August 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> With a one-year contract left at Lorient, there is slim chance for Ecuele Manga leave at the end of the transfer window.<ref>{{cite news|title=Transfert Lorient pousse pour Amalfitano|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Lorient-pousse-pour-amalfitano/493775|publisher=L'Equipe|language=fr|date=27 August 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref>
+Having received a red card in his second final game for Lorient, Ecuele Manga was suspended for the opening game of the 2014–15 season for Lorient<ref name="MangaRedCard"/> and after making his return, Ecuele Manga captained once in his three appearances by the end of August. After [[AS Monaco|Monaco]] announced their interest signing Ecuele Manga,<ref>{{cite news|title=Transfert Monaco veut deux Lorientais|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Monaco-veut-deux-lorientais/488871|publisher=L'Equipe|language=fr|date=9 August 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> Ecuele Manga hinted leaving Lorient, quoting: ''"I want to see something else, to have other challenges."''<ref>{{cite news|title=Transfert Ecuele Manga (Lorient) : "J'ai envie de voir autre chose"|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Ecuele-manga-voir-autre-chose/493993|publisher=L'Equipe|language=fr|date=27 August 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> With a one-year contract left at Lorient, there is slim chance for Ecuele Manga leave at the end of the transfer window.<ref>{{cite news|title=Transfert Lorient pousse pour Amalfitano|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Lorient-pousse-pour-amalfitano/493775|publisher=L'Equipe|language=fr|date=27 August 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref>
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 On 1 September 2014, Bruno Ecuele Manga signed for Welsh club [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]] for €5 million, keeping him until 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/article/manga-cardiff-1891826.aspx|title=DEAL COMPLETED: BRUNO ECUELE MANGA|publisher=Cardiff City F.C.|date=1 September 2014|access-date=6 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406163059/http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/article/manga-cardiff-1891826.aspx|archive-date=6 April 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
-Ecuele Manga then made his Cardiff City debut, making his first start, in a 1–0 loss against [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] on 16 September 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cardiff City 0–1 Middlesbrough|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29120662|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 September 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> Ecuele Manga scored his first Cardiff City goal, in a 3–1 win over [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] two months later on 1 November 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cardiff City 3–1 Leeds United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29767130|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 November 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> However, Ecuele Manga was on the sideline after injuring his knee during a match against [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]] and his international commitment<ref>{{cite news|title=Cardiff City: Defender Bruno Ecuele Manga returns to fitness|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30446288|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 December 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Cardiff City manager Russell Slade reveals Bruno Manga could be putting his place at risk after Gabon qualified for Africa Cup of Nations|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cardiff-city-manager-russell-slade-8158477|publisher=Wales Online|date=23 November 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> and made his return for his thirteenth start of the season, in a 3–2 loss against [[Brentford F.C.|Brentford]] on 20 December 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cardiff City 2 – 3  Brentford|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30459342|publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 December 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref>
+Ecuele Manga then made his Cardiff City debut, making his first start, in a 1–0 loss against [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] on 16 September 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cardiff City 0–1 Middlesbrough|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29120662|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 September 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> Ecuele Manga scored his first Cardiff City goal, in a 3–1 win over [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] two months later on 1 November 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cardiff City 3–1 Leeds United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29767130|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 November 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> However, Ecuele Manga was on the sideline after injuring his knee during a match against [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]] and his international commitment<ref>{{cite news|title=Cardiff City: Defender Bruno Ecuele Manga returns to fitness|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30446288|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 December 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Cardiff City manager Russell Slade reveals Bruno Manga could be putting his place at risk after Gabon qualified for Africa Cup of Nations|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cardiff-city-manager-russell-slade-8158477|publisher=Wales Online|date=23 November 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> and made his return for his thirteenth start of the season, in a 3–2 loss against [[Brentford F.C.|Brentford]] on 20 December 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cardiff City 2 – 3 Brentford|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30459342|publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 December 2014|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref>
 Ecuele Manga was on the sideline again for his international commitment after being included for the Africa Cup of Nations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/article/team-news-cardiff-vs-derby-2238325.aspx|title=TEAM NEWS – CARDIFF VS DERBY|publisher=Cardiff City F.C.|date=31 January 2015|access-date=6 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406165254/http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/article/team-news-cardiff-vs-derby-2238325.aspx|archive-date=6 April 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Ecuele Manga made his return, on 7 February 2015, in a 1–1 draw against [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 1–1 Cardiff City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31070735|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 February 2015|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> Ecuele Manga then scored his second goal of the season, in a 3–1 win over [[Rotherham United F.C.|Rotherham United]] on 3 March 2015<ref>{{cite news|title=Rotherham United 1–3 Cardiff City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31597761|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 March 2015|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> and then his third goal came, a week later on 17 March 2015, in a 1–1 draw against [[A.F.C. Bournemouth|Bournemouth]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Cardiff City 1–1 AFC Bournemouth|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31809761|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 March 2015|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> Ecuele Manga's impressive in his first season led calls for him to be named "Cardiff City's player of the season" by [[Media Wales#WalesOnline|Wales Online]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Bruno Manga is Cardiff City's player of the season and no-one else comes close – Scott Johnson|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bruno-manga-cardiff-citys-player-8973617|publisher=Wales Online|date=2 April 2015|access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref>
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-Born in [[Libreville]], [[Gabon]], Ecuele Manga was called up by [[Gabon national football team|Gabon]] in 2006.In 2012, he played in all 4 national team matches at the [[2012 Africa Cup of Nations]]. As a result, [[Gabon national football team | Gabon]] reached the quarterfinals.<ref>https://africanfootball.com/team/35/Gabon/25/2012-Africa-Cup-of-Nations/</ref><ref>https://africanfootball.com/tournament-matches/25/2012-Africa-Cup-of-Nations/</ref>In July 2012, Ecuele Manga represented Gabon at the 2012 Olympic Games held in London. However, they were eliminated in the group stage.
+Born in [[Libreville]], [[Gabon]], Ecuele Manga was called up by [[Gabon national football team|Gabon]] in 2006.In 2012, he played in all 4 national team matches at the [[2012 Africa Cup of Nations]]. As a result, [[Gabon national football team|Gabon]] reached the quarterfinals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://africanfootball.com/team/35/Gabon/25/2012-Africa-Cup-of-Nations/|title=AfricanFootball - Gabon}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://africanfootball.com/tournament-matches/25/2012-Africa-Cup-of-Nations/|title = 2012 Africa Cup of Nations matches}}</ref> In July 2012, Ecuele Manga represented Gabon at the 2012 Olympic Games held in London. However, they were eliminated in the group stage.
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