Manassé Enza-Yamissi
Manassé Enza-Yamissi | |
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| Born | September 28, 1989 Bangui, Central African Republic |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Known for | Centre back for La Rochelle, former player for Nîmes Olympique, FC Sochaux-Montbéliard reserves, SC Amiens, Petrolul Ploiești, Gil Vicente, US Orléans |
Manassé Ruben Enza-Yamissi (born 28 September 1989) is a professional footballer from the Central African Republic who operates primarily as a centre back and currently represents La Rochelle.
Early life
Born in Bangui in 1989, Enza-Yamissi is the son of Robert Enza, who was born in Fort-Crampel, Oubangui-Chari, in 1956, and Nicole, born in Batalimo, Central African Republic, in 1965. He acquired French citizenship on 16 November 1999 through the naturalization and reinstatement of his parents.
Career
Enza-Yamissi's professional journey includes appearances in Ligue 2 with Nîmes Olympique and participation in the Championnat de France amateur playing for the reserve squad of FC Sochaux-Montbéliard.
In 2010, he signed with SC Amiens, contributing to their promotion to Ligue 2. After the club faced relegation to the Championnat National, he opted to leave.
During the summer of 2012, he secured a two-year contract with Romanian top-tier side Petrolul Ploiești. Upon completion of his term in 2014, Enza-Yamissi transferred to Portuguese outfit Gil Vicente.
Following Gil Vicente's drop from the Primeira Liga, he departed and committed to a two-year agreement with French club US Orléans.
Personal life
Manassé is related to fellow professional footballer and national team member Eloge Enza Yamissi, who is his brother.
Honours
Petrolul Ploieşti