French footballer (born 2004)
Clinton Nsiala Full name
Clinton Nsiala-Makengo Date of birth
(2004-01-17 ) 17 January 2004 (age 20) Place of birth
Rennes , France Height
1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) Position(s)
Centre-back Current team
Rangers Number
19 2010–2019
CPB Bréquigny 2019–2021
Nantes 2021–2024
AC Milan 2024–
Rangers Years
Team
Apps
(Gls ) 2023–2024
AC Milan
0
(0) 2024–
Rangers
0
(0) 2020
France U16
3
(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 January 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 January 2024
Clinton Nsiala-Makengo (born 17 January 2004) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Scottish Premiership club Rangers .
Club career
Youth career
Born in Rennes , Nsiala started playing football with Cercle Paul Bert de Bréquigny,[ 1] [ 2] before joining the youth academy of Nantes in 2019.[ 1] [ 3]
AC Milan
On 2021, he joined Italian club AC Milan on a free transfer ,[ 4] [ 5] signing his first professional contract.[ 1] He was subsequently assigned to the under-19 team , where he established himself as a regular starter, playing both in the Campionato Primavera 1 and the UEFA Youth League ;[ 5] [ 6] in this last competition, he helped the team reach the semi-finals in the 2022–23 season ,[ 7] before reaching the final the following season .[ 8] During his spell at AC Milan, he also trained with and received several call-ups to the first team, under manager Stefano Pioli .[ 5] [ 6] In June 2024, Nsiala announced his departure from AC Milan after turning down an offer to extend his expiring contract.[ 9] [ 10]
Rangers
On 10 June 2024, Scottish Premiership club Rangers announced that Nsiala had agreed to sign a pre-contract with the club, being set to join them on a free transfer on 1 July.[ 3] [ 11]
He made his debut for Rangers B on 14 August 2024, starting on a 2024–25 Scottish Challenge Cup second round 3-2 away match against Clyde .[ 12]
International career
Nsiala represented France at youth international level, featuring for the under-16 national team in 2020.[ 1] [ 2]
Career statistics
Club
As of match played 17 August 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club
Season
League
National cup
League cup
Continental
Other
Total
Division
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
AC Milan
2023–24
Serie A
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Rangers
2024–25
Scottish Premiership
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Rangers B
2024–25
—
—
—
—
1[ a]
0
1
0
Career total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
Notes
Style of play
Nsiala is a left-footed centre back , who has been mainly praised for his physicality, his anticipation skills, his jumping reach in aerial duels and his technique.[ 2] [ 5]
Personal life
Born in Rennes ,[ 1] [ 2] Nsiala is of Congolese descent.[citation needed ]
References
^ a b c d e Murtas, Hugo (5 October 2021). "Formé à Rennes, Clinton Nsiala signe son premier contrat pro au Milan AC" . ActuRennes (in French). Retrieved 3 January 2024 .
^ a b c d Denis, Sebastien (14 November 2023). "Clinton Nsiala, la pépite tricolore très convoitée de l'AC Milan !" . Foot Mercato (in French). Retrieved 3 January 2024 .
^ a b "Rangers agree deal to sign defender Clinton Nsiala from AC Milan" . Sky Sports . 10 June 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2024 .
^ "Milan, Nsiala tra rinnovo e mercato: tanti club interessati" . MondoPrimavera (in Italian). 14 November 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2024 .
^ a b c d Conflitti, Gabriele (25 December 2023). "Chi è Nsiala-Makengo, il giovane difensore del Milan scelto da Maldini" . Goal.com (in Italian). Retrieved 3 January 2024 .
^ a b Antonelli, Michele (25 December 2023). "Milan, l'emergenza e nuovi giovani da scoprire: chi sono e cosa possono dare Jimenez e Nsiala" (in Italian). La Gazzetta dello Sport . Retrieved 3 January 2024 .
^ "Youth League, il Milan si ferma in semifinale" . Sky Sport (in Italian). 21 April 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2024 .
^ Pietrella, Francesco (22 April 2024). "Milan travolto! Incassa tre gol in 7' dall'Olympiacos, la Youth League va in Grecia" (in Italian). La Gazzetta dello Sport . Retrieved 15 June 2024 .
^ De Angelis, Lorenzo (10 June 2024). "Il saluto social di Nsiala: "È giunta l'ora di dire addio a questa squadra". Lo aspettano i Rangers" . Milan News (in Italian). Retrieved 15 June 2024 .
^ Denis, Sebastien (10 June 2024). "AC Milan : Clinton Nsiala quasiment aux Glasgow Rangers !" . Foot Mercato (in French). Retrieved 15 June 2024 .
^ "Rangers Announce Pre-Contract Signing Of Clinton Nsiala" . www.rangers.co.uk . Rangers F.C. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024 .
^ https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2024/08/14/scotland/challenge-cup/clyde-fc/rangers-u21/4406914/