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Amine Linganzi

Linganzi with Swindon Town
Personal information
Full name	Amine Linganzi Koumba
Date of birth	(1989-11-16) 16 November 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth	Algiers, Algeria
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
2006–2008	Saint-Étienne
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2008–2010	Saint-Étienne	3	(0)
2010–2013	Blackburn Rovers	2	(0)
2011	→ Preston North End (loan)	1	(0)
2013	Accrington Stanley	13	(0)
2013–2015	Gillingham	27	(1)
2015–2016	Fréjus Saint-Raphaël	3	(0)
2016–2017	Portsmouth	19	(1)
2017–2018	Swindon Town	25	(2)
2019	Salford City	4	(0)
International career
2008–2013	Congo	4	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 07:04, 29 April 2019 (UTC)

Amine Linganzi Koumba, born on November 16, 1989, is a former professional football player. He played as a midfielder, a position in the middle of the field that helps both attack and defense. Amine was born in Algeria but later represented the Congo in international matches.

Amine Linganzi: A Football Journey

Amine Linganzi started his football journey in Algeria, where he was born. He later moved to France with his family. There, he played for several youth teams, learning the game and improving his skills.

Early Life and First Steps

Amine played for youth clubs like Aix-en-Provence, Vitrolles, and Cannes. His hard work led him to join AS Saint-Étienne, a well-known French club. This is where he began his professional career.

In the 2007–08 season, Amine became a regular player for Saint-Étienne's reserve team. He played 22 games and scored one goal, showing his talent.

On September 28, 2008, Amine made his first appearance in Ligue 1, France's top football league. He came on as a substitute for Saint-Étienne in a game against Bordeaux.

Playing in England

In January 2010, Amine moved to England. He signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Blackburn Rovers on a free transfer. He quickly made an impact in Blackburn's reserve team, scoring a goal and providing two assists in just his second game.

Blackburn Rovers and Loans

In January 2011, Amine joined Preston North End on loan. This meant he would play for Preston for a short period. He made his debut against Leicester City. Unfortunately, he got a hamstring injury during that game, which kept him out for six weeks. Despite the injury, his manager decided he should stay with Preston for the rest of the season.

Amine's loan with Preston ended, and he returned to Blackburn. In January 2013, he and Blackburn Rovers agreed to end his contract.

After leaving Blackburn, Amine had a trial with Accrington Stanley, a team in League Two. He impressed them and signed a contract until the end of the season in February 2013. He made his debut for Accrington Stanley in a 4–0 win against AFC Wimbledon. His manager praised him for helping the team avoid relegation.

Moving to Gillingham and Beyond

On June 10, 2013, Amine signed a two-year contract with Gillingham, who were champions of League Two. His new manager, Martin Allen, believed Amine would be a great addition to the team. He said Amine was a "massive" midfield player who could help Gillingham succeed.

Amine scored his first goal for Gillingham on March 22, 2014, in a game against Crewe Alexandra. He left Gillingham in March 2015.

After his time in England, Amine returned to France. In July 2015, he signed with Étoile Fréjus Saint-Raphaël, a team in the French Championnat National league.

Later Career in England

In August 2016, Amine came back to England. He signed a one-month contract with Portsmouth, a League Two team. He made his debut the very next day in an EFL Cup match. He scored his first goal for Portsmouth in a 3–0 away win against Carlisle United.

In June 2017, Amine joined another League Two side, Swindon Town. He played his first game for Swindon on the opening day of the 2017–18 season, helping them win 2–1 against Carlisle United. On October 14, 2017, he scored his first goal for Swindon during a 3–1 victory against Mansfield Town.

Amine announced he would be leaving Swindon Town in June 2018, even though they offered him a new contract.

In January 2019, he joined Salford City until the end of the season. He made his debut for Salford in an FA Trophy match in February. He was released by the club at the end of the season.

Playing for His Country

Even though Amine was born in Algeria and also has French nationality, he chose to represent Congo in international football. He made his debut for Congo on August 14, 2013, in a match against Algeria, his birth country. He had to leave the game early due to a hamstring injury.

Career Numbers

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