Dedryck Boyata
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Anga Dedryck Boyata is a Belgian footballer of Congolese
descent who plays for Bolton Wanderers
, on loan from Manchester City
, as a centre back or right back.
in 2006. He was part of City's 2008 FA Youth Cup
winning side, starting in both legs of the final against Chelsea
. He won City's Academy Player of the Month
award for April 2009.
in the FA Cup
in January 2010, playing centre-back and helping his side to a 1–0 win. His league debut was as a substitute against Blackburn Rovers
replacing Martin Petrov
in the 86th minute. His first start in the Premier League came away against Hull City on 6 February 2010. He was named young player of the season 09–10 for his efforts during both legs of the Carling Cup semi final.
He scored the second goal in the Europa League play-off match against FC Timişoara on 26 August 2010, his first goal for the club. His form continued to improve and was chosen to start against Chelsea
, who had been undefeated in the start of the season. Boyata played the match at right back and put in a good performance as City kept a clean sheet to win the match 1–0. He was shown a red card just five minutes into a 3-0 home loss against Arsenal
. He fouled Marouane Chamakh
while being the last man before goal. It took 6 months until he made his next first team appearance, filling in at right back in a 5-0 home victory over Sunderland
.
on a season-long loan. He made his starting debut on 10 September in Bolton's 5-0 home defeat to Manchester United
and on 2 October scored his first goal for Bolton against Chelsea
.
Boyata sustained an ankle injury in the 2-0 loss to Sunderland
on 22 October and the injury, which will keep him out for six weeks, means that Boyata, as part of his loan agreement, returns to Manchester City for treatment.
debut in a 1–0 win over Malta on 3 March 2010. Five months later, he received his first senior international call-up when he was named in the squad for a friendly against Finland
. He continued to show some impressing performances that he was promoted to a full first team player for Manchester City.
and Austria
in late 2010.
, a quarter of Brussels
and is known to have a good relationship with fellow Manchester City and Belgium teammate Vincent Kompany
. His father Bienvenu Mandungu Boyata is a former Congolese footballer, who played during the 90s
in Belgium for Union Sint-Gillis and Stade Leuven
.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
descent who plays for Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
, on loan from Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
, as a centre back or right back.
Early Career
Boyata started his career in the youth team at Brussels before joining Manchester CityManchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
in 2006. He was part of City's 2008 FA Youth Cup
FA Youth Cup
The Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is an English football competition run by The Football Association for under–18 sides. Only those players between the age of 15 and 18 on 31 August of the current season are eligible to take part...
winning side, starting in both legs of the final against Chelsea
Chelsea F.C. Reserves and Youth Team
Chelsea F.C. Reserves are the reserve team of Chelsea Football Club. They are members of the Premier Reserve League Southern Division and the reigning champions of the Southern Division winning the Championship in 2010 - 11...
. He won City's Academy Player of the Month
Premier League Player of the Month
The Player of the Month is an association football award that recognises the best Premier League player each month of the season. The recipient is chosen by a panel assembled by the League's sponsor, and announced alongside the Manager of the Month on the first or second Friday of the following month...
award for April 2009.
Manchester City
He made his first team debut against MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
in the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
in January 2010, playing centre-back and helping his side to a 1–0 win. His league debut was as a substitute against Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
replacing Martin Petrov
Martin Petrov
Martin Petyov Petrov is a Bulgarian footballer, currently playing for Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League.-Club career:Petrov began his career for Botev Vratsa...
in the 86th minute. His first start in the Premier League came away against Hull City on 6 February 2010. He was named young player of the season 09–10 for his efforts during both legs of the Carling Cup semi final.
He scored the second goal in the Europa League play-off match against FC Timişoara on 26 August 2010, his first goal for the club. His form continued to improve and was chosen to start against Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
, who had been undefeated in the start of the season. Boyata played the match at right back and put in a good performance as City kept a clean sheet to win the match 1–0. He was shown a red card just five minutes into a 3-0 home loss against Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
. He fouled Marouane Chamakh
Marouane Chamakh
Marouane Chamakh is a French-Moroccan footballer who plays for English club Arsenal in the Premier League and the Moroccan national team as a striker. He is described as a prototypical target man and is noted for his "tall stature" and "excellent heading ability".Chamakh started his career...
while being the last man before goal. It took 6 months until he made his next first team appearance, filling in at right back in a 5-0 home victory over Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
.
Bolton Wanderers loan
On 26 August 2011, Boyata joined Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
on a season-long loan. He made his starting debut on 10 September in Bolton's 5-0 home defeat to Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
and on 2 October scored his first goal for Bolton against Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
.
Boyata sustained an ankle injury in the 2-0 loss to Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
on 22 October and the injury, which will keep him out for six weeks, means that Boyata, as part of his loan agreement, returns to Manchester City for treatment.
Youth teams
He has played 12 matches for the Belgium under-19s, scoring two goals. Boyata made his Belgium under-21Belgium national under-21 football team
The Belgium national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Belgium and is controlled by the Belgian Football Association. The team competes in the European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
debut in a 1–0 win over Malta on 3 March 2010. Five months later, he received his first senior international call-up when he was named in the squad for a friendly against Finland
Finland national football team
The Finland national football team represents Finland in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Association of Finland....
. He continued to show some impressing performances that he was promoted to a full first team player for Manchester City.
Senior team
Belgium manager Georges Leekens selected Boyata for the two games against KazakhstanKazakhstan national football team
The Kazakhstan national football team represents Kazakhstan in international men's association football and is directed by Football Federation of Kazakhstan. They split from the Soviet Union national football team after independence in 1991 and joined the Asian Football Confederation's Central and...
and Austria
Austria national football team
The Austria national football team is the association football team that represents the country of Austria in international competition and is controlled by the Austrian Football Association ....
in late 2010.
Personal life
Boyata is from UccleUccle
Uccle or Ukkel is one of the nineteen municipalities located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium.Uccle is known for its well-to-do areas, its green spots and its high rental rates.-History:...
, a quarter of Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
and is known to have a good relationship with fellow Manchester City and Belgium teammate Vincent Kompany
Vincent Kompany
Vincent Jean Mpoy Kompany is a Belgian footballer who plays for Manchester City and the Belgium national team. He is capable of playing at both centre back and defensive midfielder. Kompany is of partial Congolese ancestry...
. His father Bienvenu Mandungu Boyata is a former Congolese footballer, who played during the 90s
1990s
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in Belgium for Union Sint-Gillis and Stade Leuven
K. Stade Leuven
Koninklijke Stade Leuven was a Belgian football club from the city of Leuven, Vlaams Brabant that existed between 1903 and 2002.-History:The club was founded as Stade Louvaniste and wore the matricule n°18. It was admitted to the first season ever of the second division in 1910-11. It left the...
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Career statistics
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Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
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The Premier League is an English professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the English football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 20 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with The Football League. The Premier...
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Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
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