Christian Luyindama Nekadio (born 8 January 1994), is a Congolese professional former footballer who played as a defender. However, Luyindama was a versatile player; he also played as a defensive midfielder and as a forward.
Club career
Early career Luyindama began his career in the Linafoot tournament with DCMP, moving to DCMP as an attacker, and then moved to Sa Majesté Sanga Balende for 2 seasons before being transferred to TP Mazembe with whom he won the 2016 CAF Confederation Cup.
Standard Liège On 31 January 2017, Luyindama joined Standard Liège on loan with an option given to the club to sign him permanently. The move was made permanent on 18 May 2017.
On 17 March 2018, he played as Standard Liège beat Genk 1–0 in extra time to win the 2018 Belgian Cup Final and qualify for the UEFA Europa League.
Galatasaray On 31 January 2019, the last day of the 2018–19 winter transfer window, Luyindama moved to Süper Lig side Galatasaray on loan until the end of the season. The deal included an option for to make the move permanent.
In November 2019 it was announced that he would undergo knee surgery.
Loan to Al Taawoun On 30 January 2022, Galatasaray announced Luyindama's half-year deal with Saudi Arabian side Al Taawoun as on loan.
Loan to Antalyaspor On 8 September 2022, he signed a 1-year loan contract with Süper Lig team Antalyaspor.
International career Luyindama made his international debut for the DR Congo national football team in a 2–0 friendly win over Botswana on 5 June 2017.
Honours TP Mazembe CAF Confederation Cup: 2016
Standard Liège Belgian Cup: 2017–18
Galatasaray Süper Lig: 2018–19 Turkish Cup: 2018–19 Turkish Super Cup: 2019
Career statistics
Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueLeagueCupEuropeTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsStandard Liège2016–17Belgian First Division A610000612017–1832460003842018–192031080293Total5887080748Galatasaray2018–19Süper Lig11041211722019–2010010401502020–212402121282Total4507282604Al Taawoun (loan)2021–22Saudi Pro League12010—130Career total115815216214612
International DR Congo national teamYearAppsGoals201720201850201960202020202100202280Total230
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