Orel Mangala

Salary, Contract & Net Worth

Orel Mangala is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a central or defensive midfielder for Olympique Lyonnais. Born on March 18, 1998, in Brussels, he began his youth career at Anderlecht and had a stint with Borussia Dortmund's academy before making his professional breakthrough with VfB Stuttgart in Germany. Mangala spent five seasons in the Bundesliga, showcasing his composure, passing range, and ability to control midfield tempo. In 2022, he joined Nottingham Forest in the Premier League and impressed with his work rate and tactical discipline.

Lyon initially signed him on loan in January 2024 and later made the move permanent for €17.5 million in July. He also earned recognition with the Belgian national team, collecting over 20 caps since 2022. Known for his calm presence and intelligent link-up play, Mangala is a key figure in Lyon’s midfield rebuild.

Orel Mangala earns an estimated €3,600,000 per year at Lyon, which is about €69,200 per week.In British pounds, that’s approximately £3,130,400 annually or £60,200 per week.