Yeni Ngbakoto
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Yeni Atito N'Gbakoto is a French
football player who plays for French club Metz
in Ligue 2
. He is a France youth international
having earned caps at under-17
and under-18
level. N'Gbakoto primarily plays as a winger, but is capable of playing as a striker
. He is known for his speed, technical ability, and strength, which compensates for his small stature.
of Besançon
. He excelled in the club's youth academy and eventually secured a move to the youth academy of professional club FC Metz
. While at the academy, N'Gbakoto developed gracefully becoming one of the club's most sought after products. During his time at the academy, he drew interest from English
clubs Chelsea
and Tottenham Hotspur
, and Spanish
club Barcelona. N'Gbakoto's play with the club's under-16 team saw him earn a call up to the France under-17 team
by coach
Philippe Bergeroo
. On 25 June 2009, he agreed to his first professional contract signing a five-year deal until June 2014. Following the agreement, Ngbakoto was promoted to the senior team and assigned the number 15 shirt in preparation for the 2009–10 season
.
Ngbakoto began the season playing on the club's amateur team in the Championnat de France amateur 2, the fifth level of French football, scoring on his debut in the team's opening match against CA Pontarlier
on 15 August 2009. He consistently appeared in the amateur team for the next four months, adding another goal in a 1–0 victory over Thionville
, before earning a call up to the senior team by manager Yvon Pouliquen for the club's Coupe de la Ligue
match against Lyon
on 13 January 2010. N’Gbakoto made his professional debut in the match appearing as a substitute in the 83rd minute for Julien Cardy
. Metz lost the match 3–0. N’Gbakoto was relegated back to the amateur division shortly after and finished the campaign with 16 appearances and eight goals as the Metz reserve team were crowned champions of the league finishing with 107 points.
For the 2010–11 season
, N’Gbakoto was re-assigned the number 23 shirt by new manager
Dominique Bijotat
. He made league debut on 27 August 2010 in a league match against AC Ajaccio
, which ended 0–0. N’Gbakoto started the match and played 90 minutes before being substituted out in injury time. On 18 December, he scored his first professional goal in a 3–0 victory over L'Entente SSG in the Coupe de France
.
caps with the under-17
and under-18
teams. With the under-17s, he was a regular appearing in 14 matches scoring 4 goals with his first two coming in a tournament in Austria
against Slovakia
and the hosts
. N’Gbakoto scored both his other goals in the qualification process for the 2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
. He scored one in the first qualifying round
against Scotland
and the other in the Elite Round
against Belarus
converting a penalty
. The team later suffered group stage elimination in the tournament with N’Gbakoto appearing in all three matches.
With the under-18s, N’Gbakoto earned his first appearance in the yearly SBS Cup, held in Japan
, against Mexico
. He was one of the few underage players for France at the tournament. In the tournament, he scored his only two goals so far against the Shizuoka
national team in the second group stage match and the hosts Japan
in the final group stage match.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
football player who plays for French club Metz
FC Metz
Football Club de Metz, commonly referred to as simply Metz , is a French association football club based in Metz. The club was formed in 1932 and has spent most of its history in the Ligue 1, though they currently play in Ligue 2, the second level in French football league system. Metz plays its...
in Ligue 2
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
. He is a France youth international
France national youth football team
The France national youth football team are the national under-20, under-19, under-18, under-17 and under-16 football teams of France and are controlled by the Fédération Française de Football. The youth teams of France participate in tournaments sanctioned by both FIFA and UEFA and also...
having earned caps at under-17
France national under-17 football team
The France national under-17 football team is the national under-17 football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team competes in the annual UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship and the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which is held every four years...
and under-18
France national under-18 football team
The France national under-18 football team is the national under-18 football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team serves as a feeder team to the under-19 team as its matches aren't competitive...
level. N'Gbakoto primarily plays as a winger, but is capable of playing as a striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
. He is known for his speed, technical ability, and strength, which compensates for his small stature.
Metz
Ngbakoto began his football career at SC Clemenceau in the communeCommunes of France
The commune is the lowest level of administrative division in the French Republic. French communes are roughly equivalent to incorporated municipalities or villages in the United States or Gemeinden in Germany...
of Besançon
Besançon
Besançon , is the capital and principal city of the Franche-Comté region in eastern France. It had a population of about 237,000 inhabitants in the metropolitan area in 2008...
. He excelled in the club's youth academy and eventually secured a move to the youth academy of professional club FC Metz
FC Metz
Football Club de Metz, commonly referred to as simply Metz , is a French association football club based in Metz. The club was formed in 1932 and has spent most of its history in the Ligue 1, though they currently play in Ligue 2, the second level in French football league system. Metz plays its...
. While at the academy, N'Gbakoto developed gracefully becoming one of the club's most sought after products. During his time at the academy, he drew interest from English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
clubs 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...
and Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
, and Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
club Barcelona. N'Gbakoto's play with the club's under-16 team saw him earn a call up to the France under-17 team
France national under-17 football team
The France national under-17 football team is the national under-17 football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team competes in the annual UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship and the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which is held every four years...
by coach
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
Philippe Bergeroo
Philippe Bergeroo
Philippe Bergeroo is a former football goalkeeper from France, who earned a total number of three international caps for the French national team during the late 1970s, early 1980s. He was a member of the French squad in the 1986 FIFA World Cup...
. On 25 June 2009, he agreed to his first professional contract signing a five-year deal until June 2014. Following the agreement, Ngbakoto was promoted to the senior team and assigned the number 15 shirt in preparation for the 2009–10 season
2009–10 Ligue 2
The Ligue 2 2009–10 season was the sixty-ninth edition since its establishment. The fixtures were announced on 5 June 2009, and the league began on 7 August and ended on 14 May 2010....
.
Ngbakoto began the season playing on the club's amateur team in the Championnat de France amateur 2, the fifth level of French football, scoring on his debut in the team's opening match against CA Pontarlier
CA Pontarlier
Cercle Athlétique Pontarlier is a French association football team founded in 1911. They are based in Pontarlier, Franche-Comté, France and are currently playing in the Championnat de France Amateurs 2 Group D, the fifth tier in the French football league system. They play at the Stade Paul Robbe...
on 15 August 2009. He consistently appeared in the amateur team for the next four months, adding another goal in a 1–0 victory over Thionville
Thionville FC
Thionville Football Club is a French association football club founded in 1905.They are based in the town of Thionville and their home stadium is the Stade Omnisports of Guentrange...
, before earning a call up to the senior team by manager Yvon Pouliquen for the club's Coupe de la Ligue
Coupe de la Ligue
The Coupe de la Ligue , known outside of France as the French League Cup, is a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel...
match against Lyon
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is a French association football club based in Lyon. They play in France's highest football division, Ligue 1. The club was formed as Lyon Olympique Universitaire in 1899, according to many supporters and sport historians, but was nationally established as a club in 1950. The...
on 13 January 2010. N’Gbakoto made his professional debut in the match appearing as a substitute in the 83rd minute for Julien Cardy
Julien Cardy
Julien Cardy is a midfielder in the French Football League, currently playing for Tours.notes: * = data incomplete-External links:*...
. Metz lost the match 3–0. N’Gbakoto was relegated back to the amateur division shortly after and finished the campaign with 16 appearances and eight goals as the Metz reserve team were crowned champions of the league finishing with 107 points.
For the 2010–11 season
2010–11 Ligue 2
The 2010–11 Ligue 2 season was the 72nd since its establishment. Caen were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 22 May 2010 and the season began on 6 August and ended on 27 May 2011. The winter break will be in effect between 22 December and 14 January 2011...
, N’Gbakoto was re-assigned the number 23 shirt by new manager
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
Dominique Bijotat
Dominique Bijotat
Dominique Bijotat is a former professional French football midfielder from France, who obtained eight international caps for the French national team during the 1980s.-Career:...
. He made league debut on 27 August 2010 in a league match against AC Ajaccio
AC Ajaccio
Athletic Club Ajaccio is a French association football club based in the city of Ajaccio on the island of Corsica. The club was founded in 1910 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, having finished 2nd in the 2010–11 campaign in Ligue 2. The club president is Alain...
, which ended 0–0. N’Gbakoto started the match and played 90 minutes before being substituted out in injury time. On 18 December, he scored his first professional goal in a 3–0 victory over L'Entente SSG in the Coupe de France
Coupe de France
The Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
.
International career
N’Gbakoto has earned international youthFrance national youth football team
The France national youth football team are the national under-20, under-19, under-18, under-17 and under-16 football teams of France and are controlled by the Fédération Française de Football. The youth teams of France participate in tournaments sanctioned by both FIFA and UEFA and also...
caps with the under-17
France national under-17 football team
The France national under-17 football team is the national under-17 football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team competes in the annual UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship and the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which is held every four years...
and under-18
France national under-18 football team
The France national under-18 football team is the national under-18 football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team serves as a feeder team to the under-19 team as its matches aren't competitive...
teams. With the under-17s, he was a regular appearing in 14 matches scoring 4 goals with his first two coming in a tournament in Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
against Slovakia
Slovakia national football team
The Slovakia national football team represents Slovakia in association football and is controlled by the Slovak Football Association , the governing body for football in Slovakia. Slovakia's home stadium is Štadión Pasienky and their head coach is Vladimír Weiss...
and the hosts
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 ....
. N’Gbakoto scored both his other goals in the qualification process for the 2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
- Group B :--------------------- Semi-finals :----- Final :- References :**...
. He scored one in the first qualifying round
2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualifying round
2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship is the first round of qualifications for the Final Tournament of UEFA U-17 Championship 2009....
against Scotland
Scotland national under-17 football team
The Scotland national under-17 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 17 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team. The team represents Scotland in international Under 17 competitions such as the...
and the other in the Elite Round
2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship elite round
UEFA U-17 Championship 2009 is the second round of qualifications for the final tournament of UEFA U-17 Championship 2009. The winners of each group join hosts at the final tournament.The Elite round has been played during March 1–31, 2009...
against Belarus
Belarus national under-17 football team
The Belarus national under-17 football team is the national under-17 football team of Belarus.-Current squad:-See also:*Belarus national football team*Belarus national under-21 football team...
converting a penalty
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
. The team later suffered group stage elimination in the tournament with N’Gbakoto appearing in all three matches.
With the under-18s, N’Gbakoto earned his first appearance in the yearly SBS Cup, held in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, against Mexico
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
. He was one of the few underage players for France at the tournament. In the tournament, he scored his only two goals so far against the Shizuoka
Shizuoka Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region on Honshu island. The capital is the city of Shizuoka.- History :Shizuoka prefecture was formed from the former Tōtōmi, Suruga and Izu provinces.The area was the home of the first Tokugawa Shogun...
national team in the second group stage match and the hosts Japan
Japan national football team
The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
in the final group stage match.
Club
(Correct as of 23 January 2011)| Club | Season | League | CupIncludes Coupe de France Coupe de France The Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation... , Coupe de la Ligue Coupe de la Ligue The Coupe de la Ligue , known outside of France as the French League Cup, is a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel... , Trophée des Champions Trophée des champions The Trophée des champions , is a French association football trophy contested in an annual match between the champions of Ligue 1 and the winners of the Coupe de France. It is equivalent to the Super Cups found in many countries... |
Europe UEFA The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer.... Includes UEFA Supercup |
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| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | ||
| Metz FC Metz Football Club de Metz, commonly referred to as simply Metz , is a French association football club based in Metz. The club was formed in 1932 and has spent most of its history in the Ligue 1, though they currently play in Ligue 2, the second level in French football league system. Metz plays its... |
2009–10 2009–10 Ligue 2 The Ligue 2 2009–10 season was the sixty-ninth edition since its establishment. The fixtures were announced on 5 June 2009, and the league began on 7 August and ended on 14 May 2010.... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010–11 2010–11 Ligue 2 The 2010–11 Ligue 2 season was the 72nd since its establishment. Caen were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 22 May 2010 and the season began on 6 August and ended on 27 May 2011. The winter break will be in effect between 22 December and 14 January 2011... |
11 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 1 | |
| Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 1 | |
| Career total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 1 | |