Sami Mavinga (born 25 March 1993)[1] is a French rugby union player for Perpignan in France’s Top 14, the top tier. Mavinga is a prop and has previously played for Lyon OU and Stade Francais in France's Pro D2 and Top 14. He has also represented Newcastle Falcons in England’s Premiership Rugby.

Sami Mavinga
Birth nameSami Mavinga
Date of birth (1993-03-25) 25 March 1993 (age 31)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight253 lb (115 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s)Prop
Current teamPerpignan
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2013-2017Lyon OU30(5)
2017-2019Newcastle Falcons26(5)
2019-2021Stade Français28(0)
2021-2022Perpignan14(0)
2022-2023Carcassonne23(0)
2023-Ealing Trailfinders1(0)
2013-Total122(10)
Correct as of 5 April 2024

Career

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Mavinga joined LOU as a 13 year old and played for them in Pro D2 as well as the European Rugby Challenge Cup.[2] On 27 March 2017, Mavinga's signing was announced by Newcastle Falcons in England.[3] After two impressive seasons in England, Mavinga returned to France signing a contract with Stade Français in Paris.[4]

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