Jean-Claude Mabinda (born 22 May 2000) is a Finnish professional football player who plays as a right-back for Veikkausliiga side Gnistan.[1][2] Born in Finland, Mabinda also has a Congolese citizenship.

Jean Mabinda
Personal information
Full name Jean-Claude Anicet Mabinda-Kinzumba
Date of birth (2000-05-22) 22 May 2000 (age 23)
Place of birth Helsinki, Finland
Height 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Right-back
Team information
Current team
Gnistan
Number 30
Youth career
HIFK
2016–2018 HJK
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Klubi 04 33 (0)
2020 Jaro 21 (0)
2020JBK 1 (0)
2021 HIFK 7 (0)
2022– Gnistan 53 (1)
International career
2018 Finland U18 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 April 2024

Early life edit

Mabinda was born in Helsinki, Finland, to a Finnish mother and a Congolese (DRC) father.[3]

Career edit

On 14 December 2023, Gnistan announced the extension of Mabinda's contract for the 2024 season.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ Jean-Claude Mabinda jatkaa keltapaidassa, gnistan.fi, 1 December 2022
  2. ^ Jean-Claude Mabinda, hifk.fi
  3. ^ "Jean-Claude Mabinda". Pietarsaaren Sanomat [fi] (in Finnish). Hilla Group [fi]. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 15 November 2023. Jean-Claude Mabindan iloksi Pietarsaaresta löytyy myös mummola. Helsingissä koko ikänsä elänyt ... Isäni on Kongosta
  4. ^ JEAN-CLAUDE MABINDA JATKAA KELTAPAIDASSA, gnistan.fi, 14 December 2023

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