Eliaquim Mangala

CURRENT CLUB: Porto (Portugal)

Eliaquim Mangala is a physical young centerback who registered his first cap under Didier Deschamps in 2013.

FRENCH NATIONAL TEAM

Mangala will be looking to make his first appearance in a competitive match at the World Cup.

CLUB CAREER

Before joining Porto in 2011, Mangala played for Standard Liege in Belgium. He has made at least 20 starts in each of the last two seasons.