Orel Mangala

Orel Mangala contract and transfer fees

Orel Mangala's contract with Olympique Lyonnais runs until 30 June 2028 (19 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2028, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract elsewhere.

Orel Mangala has moved for €38m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (3 paid transfers). The biggest: €23m, Nottingham Forest to Olympique Lyonnais, Jul 2024.

Olympique Lyonnais paid €23m for Orel Mangala in July 2024. His value is now €7m, €16m below the fee. That is €2m per appearance across his 15 for them so far.

Orel Mangala transfer history and what each club made

• RSCA Futures U23 · sold to VfB Stuttgart for €2m (Jul 2017)
• VfB Stuttgart · signed from RSCA Futures U23 for €2m (Jul 2017) · sold to Nottingham Forest for €13m (Jul 2022) · profit for VfB Stuttgart €11m
• Nottingham Forest · signed from VfB Stuttgart for €13m (Jul 2022) · sold to Olympique Lyonnais for €23m (Jul 2024) · profit for Nottingham Forest €10m
• Olympique Lyonnais · signed from Nottingham Forest for €23m (Jul 2024) · current club

Orel Mangala injury record and availability

Orel Mangala has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Orel Mangala has played 682 of a possible 1,080 minutes (63%): 7 starts and 9 appearances in 12 games, average rating 6.68.

Since 2017, Orel Mangala has had 15 injury spells: 675 days out and 85 games missed. Most frequent: muscle injury (3 times). Longest: cruciate ligament tear, 307 days (Jan 2025).

• 2026/27: 1 spell, 14 days out, 2 games missed
• 2025/26: 3 spells, 63 days out, 12 games missed
• 2024/25: 1 spell, 307 days out, 40 games missed

Olympique Lyonnais injury list

Orel Mangala international career: Belgium caps

Orel Mangala has 23 senior caps for Belgium and 0 international goals.

Not in a matchday squad in the last 12 months; the last time was 16 Nov 2024.