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English football is a mythical universe and it knows how to tell great stories to those who write its texts. Eliezer Mayenda is a special person and he is only 21 years old and he already has a song in his honor. ” Hey big guy, what’s your name? ” was regularly heard at the Stadium of Light to the tune Dakota from Stereophonics, dedicated to the striker who often helped his team return to the Premier League.
Sochaux, springboard
Seasoned by the arduous struggles of the Championship and then the Premier League, the striker took off in England, but to understand his journey you need to travel further south. He was born in Zaragoza, began playing football in Spain, and then moved with his family to Paris. Quickly listed as one of the talents of the 2005 generation, the Spaniard joined the renowned training center Sochaux. Ligue 2 opens up a full and powerful attacking profile. At 16 years and 8 months, he became the youngest player to sign a professional contract with the residents of Bonal, thereby erasing the record of Jeremy Menez. After 15 appearances in the French second division, he joined England and the Black Cats before spending a few months in Scotland on loan to Hibernian. Returning to the championship, Eliezer Mayenda won under the leadership of Regis Le Bris.
” Hey big guy, what’s your name? »
Powerful from his height of 83 meters, versatile, strong in fights and capable of going deep, he lives up to the expectations placed on him and leaves his mark on a historic season. His song, released by a fan after his brace against Sheffield Wednesday, became a hit. No fan can forget his memorable goal against Bristol, when he flew 80 meters, held off five defenders, and then beat the goalkeeper. After scoring in the first semi-final match of the playoffs, he did it again in the final. England have certainly met Eliezer Mayenda as he rides up the lift with his team.
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Last season, the former Bretigny player, like Jaoui Cissé, his long-time friend, discovered the Premier League, playing 20 times (2 goals) to continue his studies. Polyglot, son of a Congolese father and Togolese mother, one who defends the banner of Spain, decided to return to France. A strong attacking reinforcement for Frank Heise’s team, the striker has signed a contract until 2031 with Rouge et Noir. Welcome home, Eliezer!