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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, which is a player who helps both in defense and attack. Amine was born in Algeria but played for the Congo at an international level.

Amine Linganzi's Football Journey

Amine Linganzi was born in Algiers, Algeria. When he was young, he moved to Aix-en-Provence, France, with his parents. He played for several youth teams, including Aix-en-Provence, Vitrolles, and Cannes.

Starting at Saint-Étienne

Amine began his professional career at Saint-Étienne. During the 2007–08 season, he became a regular player for their reserve team. He played 22 games and scored one goal.

On September 28, 2008, Amine made his first appearance in Ligue 1, which is France's top football league. He played for Saint-Étienne against Bordeaux.

Time with Blackburn Rovers

On January 28, 2010, Amine signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Blackburn Rovers in England. He joined them for free. In only his second game for Blackburn Rovers' reserve team, he helped score two goals and scored one himself.

Loan to Preston North End

On January 13, 2011, Amine joined Preston North End on a loan deal. This meant he would play for them temporarily. He made his debut against Leicester City. Unfortunately, he got a hamstring injury during that game, which kept him out for six weeks. Even though he was injured, his manager, Phil Brown, decided he should stay with the team for the rest of the season.

Joining Accrington Stanley

On January 30, 2013, Amine and Blackburn Rovers agreed to end his contract. After leaving Blackburn, Amine tried out for Accrington Stanley, a team in League Two. He earned a contract with them until the end of the season on February 21, 2013.

He played his first game for Accrington Stanley on March 19, 2013, in a 4–0 win against AFC Wimbledon. His manager, Leam Richardson, praised Amine and other players for helping the club avoid being relegated to a lower league.

Playing for Gillingham

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

Amine scored his first goal for Gillingham on March 22, 2014, in a game against Crewe Alexandra. He left the club on March 10, 2015.

Return to France

On July 24, 2015, Amine signed with Étoile Fréjus Saint-Raphaël, a French team in the Championnat National league.

Back in England with Portsmouth

On August 8, 2016, Amine signed a one-month contract with Portsmouth, a League Two team. He played his first game for them the next day in an EFL Cup match against Coventry City. He scored his first goal for Portsmouth in a 3–0 win against Carlisle United.

Time at Swindon Town

On June 29, 2017, Amine joined Swindon Town, another League Two team. He made his debut for Swindon on the first day of the 2017–18 season, playing the whole game in a 2–1 win against Carlisle United. On October 14, 2017, Amine scored his first goal for Swindon during a 3–1 win against Mansfield Town. He left the club on June 9, 2018, even though they offered him a new contract.

Final Club: Salford City

In January 2019, Amine joined Salford City until the end of the season. He had been training with them for two weeks. He played his first game for Salford City on February 5 in an FA Trophy match. He left the club at the end of that season when his contract ended.

International Football for Congo

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

Career Statistics

Amine Linganzi played in many matches throughout his career. Here's a summary of his appearances and goals for different clubs: