Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Chris Mavinga was born May 26, 1991, in Meaux, France. He is a defender in Major League Soccer. 

He began his football career at CA Combs-la-Ville, a local club in nearby Combs-la-Ville. He operates primarily as a left back, but can also play in the center of defense. A French youth international, who was a part of the team that won the 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship on home soil, he has chosen to represent DR Congo at senior level.

Mavinga joined Rubin Kazan in 2013 after spending two years at French club Rennes. Prior to joining Rennes, he spent three years at the Camp des Loges, the training center of French club Paris Saint-Germain and also two years with Liverpool.

In January 2017, Mavinga agreed to join Canadian MLS side Toronto FC. He agreed to a three-year contract. On 5 January 2023, Mavinga joined Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy on a deal through 2024.