Francis N'Ganga: profile
Francis N'Ganga (born 16 June 1985 in Poitiers, France) is a Congolese footballer who plays as a defender for Ermis Aradippou FC.
N'Ganga started out at Grenoble Foot 38 in 2004. He has played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2004. The busiest spell of his career was at Grenoble Foot 38 (2004–2009): 106 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 187 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, N'Ganga has represented Congo (2008–present). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against São Tomé and Príncipe on 15 November 2011 (World Cup Qualification).
Poitiers has produced 6 footballers in our database, including Yassine Jebbour, Kévin Boma and Yllan Okou.
Eligibility explained: Why does Francis N'Ganga play for Congo?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2008 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 2011 – aged 26 (match)
- Club career
- 2004–present (23 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, Belgium and Cyprus
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (2 in 187)
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 14% of Congolese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Ermis Aradippou FC (2019)
- Shares a birthday with
- Seydou Doumbia, Michel Pensée and Odion Ighalo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2009 | Ligue 2 | 106 | 2 | |
| 2009–2012 | Ligue 3 | 81 | 0 | |
| 2012–2019 | Belgian Pro League | – | – | |
| 2019– | Cypriot Second Division | – | – | |
| Total | 187 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008– | Senior | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Nov 2011 | Congo 1–1 São Tomé and Príncipe | 56 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 17 Nov 2015 | Congo 2–1 Ethiopia | 48 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Francis N'Ganga?
Francis N'Ganga was born on 16 June 1985, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Francis N'Ganga born?
Francis N'Ganga was born in Poitiers, France.
Which national team does Francis N'Ganga play for?
Francis N'Ganga plays international football for Congo.
Which clubs has Francis N'Ganga played for?
Francis N'Ganga's recorded clubs are Grenoble Foot 38, Tours FC., Royal Charleroi S.C. and Ermis Aradippou FC.
What team does Francis N'Ganga play for now?
According to the latest data, Francis N'Ganga plays for Ermis Aradippou FC.
How tall is Francis N'Ganga?
Francis N'Ganga is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Francis N'Ganga play?
Francis N'Ganga plays as a defender.