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Born on March 28, 1985, Steve Mandanda is from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Steve Mandanda is listed as an association football player. The age as of 2026 is 41. Recorded honors include Knight of the Legion of Honour (2018). The listed height is 187 cm.
My Take
Mandanda is the kind of footballer I quietly admire most: utterly dependable, rarely flashy, and absolutely essential. Born in Kinshasa and forged at Le Havre, he became Marseille's heartbeat across two spells and more than six hundred appearances, winning Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Year five times. Goalkeeping is a thankless craft, judged by mistakes rather than saves, yet he made composure look ordinary for nearly two decades. The Legion of Honour in 2018 told me his impact reached beyond the pitch. To me he represents longevity and quiet leadership, the unglamorous virtues that hold a great club together.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Steve Mandanda
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーヴ・マンダンダ
- Reading
- すてぃーゔ・まんだんだ
- Born
- March 28, 1985 (age 41)
- Origin
- Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Height
- 187 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Ox
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Knight of the Legion of Honour
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Steve Mandanda born?
Steve Mandanda was born on March 28, 1985 and is 41 years old.
Where is Steve Mandanda from?
Steve Mandanda is from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
What does Steve Mandanda do?
Steve Mandanda works as association football player.
How tall is Steve Mandanda?
Steve Mandanda is 187 cm tall.
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