Steve Mandanda

• Full name: Steve Mandanda Mwange
• Date of birth: March 28, 1985
• Place of birth: Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo)
• Nationality: French
• Position: Goalkeeper
• Primary club (notably): Olympique de Marseille (commonly called Marseille)
• Club career highlights:
  • Joined Marseille's youth system in 2007 after earlier spells at Le Havre.
  • First spell at Marseille: 2007–2016 — established as first-choice goalkeeper, won multiple Coupe de la Ligue and Coupe de France titles and helped Marseille compete in UEFA competitions.
  • Moved to Crystal Palace for the 2016–2017 season, then returned to Marseille in 2017 and remained a key player and club captain for several seasons.
  • Known for shot-stopping, reflexes, leadership, and consistency over many seasons with Marseille.
• International career:
  • France national team goalkeeper — earned numerous caps across 2008–2022 (including being part of squads for major tournaments).
  • Member of France's squads for UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cups; part of France's 2018 World Cup-winning squad as a squad member.
• Awards / Records:
  • One of Marseille's most-capped goalkeepers in the club's modern era.
  • Often praised for longevity and leadership; won domestic cups with Marseille.
• Playing style: Commanding presence in goal, excellent shot-stopper, good at organizing defense and handling crosses, comfortable in one-on-one situations.
• Notable personal facts: Brother Parfait Mandanda is also a professional goalkeeper (played for Congo national team).

This summary highlights Steve Mandanda's career and connections with Olympique de Marseille and the France national team.