Kenny Lala

Kenny Lala (born 3 October 1991) is a French professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Greek club Olympiacos.

Kenny Lala
Kenny Lala in 2019
Personal information
Full name Kenny Lala
Date of birth (1991-10-03) 3 October 1991
Place of birth Villepinte, France
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Right-back
Club information
Current team
 Olympiacos
Number 72
Youth career
2004–2008 ES Parisienne
2008–2010 Paris FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2011 Paris FC 33 (0)
2011–2015 Valenciennes B 29 (0)
2011–2015 Valenciennes 61 (1)
2015–2017 Lens 71 (2)
2017–2021 Strasbourg 111 (13)
2021– Olympiacos 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 24 January 2021

Club career

Lala began his career with local amateur club ES Parisienne before signing with semi-professional club Paris at the age of 17. Prior to signing with the club, Lala had trials with professional clubs Lille, Caen, and Valenciennes.[1] After two seasons playing on Paris' reserve team, he was promoted to the club's senior team for the 2010–11 season.[1] A successful campaign, in which Lala made 33 league appearances, resulted in the player being linked to several Ligue 1 clubs, most notably Valenciennes who offered Paris €100,000 for his services.[2]

Despite declining the initial offer,[2] on 15 June 2011, Paris reached an agreement with Valenciennes on a transfer for Lala. He signed a four-year contract with the Northern outfit.[3] Lala was assigned the number 18 shirt by manager Daniel Sanchez and was placed onto the club's first team, though he has played on the club's reserve team in the Championnat de France amateur. Lala made his professional debut on 6 November 2011 in a 1–1 draw with Rennes appearing as a substitute.[4]

In June 2017, Lala joined Strasbourg on a two-year contract.[5] In his time at the club, he was a regular starter.[6]

On 1 February 2021, the last day of the 2020–21 winter transfer window, Lala moved to Super League Greece club Olympiacos.[6]

Personal life

Lala was born in Villepinte and grew up in the 18th arrondissement of Paris near the Porte de Clignancourt.[1] Lala is of Martiniquais descent.[2][7] He has two sisters. Lala's mother previously worked as a saleswoman for Zara and was also his sports agent having handled the player's four-year fédérale contract he signed with Paris FC.[1] She now works for the public management and construction company l'Opac de Paris.[1]

Honours

Club

Strasbourg

Individual

References
  1. "La révélation Kenny Lala". Le Parisien (in French). 4 September 2010. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
  2. "Kenny Lala ne partira pas à n'importe quel prix". Le Parisien (in French). 6 May 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
  3. "Kenny Lala officiellement au VAFC". Valenciennes FC (in French). 15 June 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
  4. "Dijon v. Valenciennes Match Report". Ligue de Football Professionnel (in French). 6 November 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
  5. "Kenny Lala rejoint le Racing Club de Strasbourg". L'Équipe (in French). 12 June 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
  6. "Kenny Lala quitte Strasbourg pour l'Olympiakos". Foot Mercato (in French). 31 January 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  7. "Lala, un ancien vendeur à VA". 20 Minutes (in French). 16 June 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
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