Merlin Tandjigora
Gabonese footballer
Gabon
Defender
Merlin Tandjigora: profile
Merlin Tandjigora (born 6 April 1990 in Port-Gentil, Gabon) is a retired Gabonese footballer who played as a defender.
Tandjigora started out at AS Stade Mandji in 2008. He played for 6 clubs in 4 countries since 2008. The busiest spell of his career was at USJA Carquefou (2011–2014): 70 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 114 appearances and 7 goals.
At international level, Tandjigora represented Gabon (2010–present). He also played for Gabon at under-20 level.
Port-Gentil has produced 10 footballers in our database, including Didier Ovono, Alexander Ndoumbou and Bruno Zita Mbanangoyé.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2010 (aged about 20)
- Countries played in
- 4: Gabon, France, Portugal and People's Republic of China
- Club goals per game
- 0.06 (7 in 114)
- Height
- 172 cm — taller than 14% of Gabonese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Meizhou Hakka F.C. (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Siboniso Gaxa, Fatau Dauda and Ibrahim Amadou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | AS Stade Mandji |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | – | – |
| 2009–2011 |  FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 2011–2014 | USJA Carquefou |
Ligue 3 | 70 | 2 |
| 2014–2015 | FC Istres |
Championnat National 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 |  Leixões S.C. |
Liga Portugal 2 | 15 | 3 |
| 2015 | FC Istres |
Championnat National 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015–2016 | Leixões S.C. |
Liga Portugal 2 | 15 | 2 |
| 2016– |  Meizhou Hakka F.C. |
China League One | – | – |
| Total | 114 | 7 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
Frequently asked questions
How old is Merlin Tandjigora?
Merlin Tandjigora was born on 6 April 1990, which makes him 36 years old.
Where was Merlin Tandjigora born?
Merlin Tandjigora was born in Port-Gentil, Gabon.
Which national team does Merlin Tandjigora play for?
Merlin Tandjigora played international football for Gabon.
Which clubs has Merlin Tandjigora played for?
Merlin Tandjigora's recorded clubs are AS Stade Mandji, FC Metz, USJA Carquefou, FC Istres, Leixões S.C. and Meizhou Hakka F.C..
How tall is Merlin Tandjigora?
Merlin Tandjigora is 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Merlin Tandjigora play?
Merlin Tandjigora played as a defender.
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Willy AubameyangGabon · b. 1987
Lévy MadindaGabon · b. 1992
André Biyogo PokoGabon · Göztepe S.K.
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Lloyd PalunGabon · SC Bastia
Malick EvounaGabon · C.D. Santa Clara
Alexander NdoumbouGabon · b. 1992
Aaron AppindangoyéGabon · b. 1992
Anthony Mfa MezuiGabon · b. 1991