Igor Engonga facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Igor Engonga Noval | ||
| Date of birth | 4 January 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Santander, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Naval | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Amistad | |||
| Reocin | |||
| 2007–2012 | Racing Santander | ||
| 2012–2013 | Gimnástica Torrelavega | ||
| 2013–2014 | Celta | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013 | Gimnástica Torrelavega | 14 | (3) |
| 2014–2015 | Celta B | 0 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | → Tropezón (loan) | 25 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Portugalete | 25 | (0) |
| 2016–2019 | Almería B | 75 | (7) |
| 2019–2020 | Doxa Drama | 1 | (0) |
| 2020–2022 | Futuro Kings | ||
| 2023– | Naval | 26 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2015–2020 | Equatorial Guinea | 23 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 October 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 November 2020 |
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Igor Engonga Noval, born on January 4, 1995, is a professional football player. He plays for a club called Naval in Spain. Igor mostly plays as a centre-back, which is a defender. He can also play as a central midfielder. Even though he was born in Spain, Igor plays for the Equatorial Guinea national team.
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Early Life of Igor Engonga
Igor Engonga was born in Santander, a city in Spain. His parents are Spanish.
Igor's Club Football Career
Igor Engonga started his football journey in the youth teams. He trained at the Gimnástica de Torrelavega club.
Starting Senior Play
He began playing for the senior team in the 2012–13 season. His team was relegated, meaning they moved down to a lower league.
Moving to New Clubs
On December 13, 2013, Igor joined Celta de Vigo. He was placed in their youth squad. Later, on August 7, 2014, he went to CD Tropezón on a loan deal for one season. This means he played for them temporarily.
In July 2015, Igor moved to another club, Club Portugalete. They also played in the third division of Spanish football. The next year, in July 2016, he signed with UD Almería B.
In August 2019, Igor joined a Greek club called Doxa Drama FC. This team plays in the Super League Two in Greece.
Playing for His Country
Igor Engonga was born in Spain, but his family comes from Equatorial Guinea. His grandfather, Vicente Engonga Nguema, was born there. This connection allowed Igor to play for the Equatorial Guinea national team.
First International Match
On January 7, 2015, Igor played his first game for Equatorial Guinea. He came on as a substitute in a friendly match against Cape Verde. The game ended in a 1–1 draw.
A day later, he was chosen to be part of the team for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. This is a big football tournament in Africa. Even though he was on the team, he did not play in the tournament. His country finished fourth in the competition.
Scoring His First Goal
Igor scored his first goal for Equatorial Guinea on June 6, 2015. It was the only goal in a friendly game against Andorra. His goal helped his team win 1–0.
International Goals Scored
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 6 June 2015 | Estadi Comunal, Andorra la Vella, Andorra |  Andorra |
1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly |
Igor's Family Life
Igor Engonga comes from a family of footballers. His father, Óscar Engonga, used to be the coach for the Equatorial Guinea national team. His uncle, Vicente Engonga, was also a famous football player who played for the Spanish national team.
International Statistics
| Equatorial Guinea | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2015 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 1 |
See also
In Spanish: Igor Engonga para niños
