Christian Luyindama Nekadio (born 8 January 1994), is a Congolese professional

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who plays as a defender for Antalyaspor. Luyindama is a versatile player who can also play as a defensive midfielder and

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Club career

Early career

Luyindama began his career in the

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tournament with DCMP, moving to DCMP as an attacker, and then earning a spot with TP Mazembe with whom he won the

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Standard Liège

On 31 January 2017, Luyindama joined Standard Liège on loan with an option given to the club to sign him permanently. The move was made permanent on 18 May 2017. On 17 March 2018, he played as Standard Liège beat Genk 1–0 in extra time to win the 2018 Belgian Cup Final and qualify for the UEFA Europa League.

Galatasaray

On 31 January 2019, the last day of the 2018–19 winter transfer window, Luyindama moved to Süper Lig side Galatasaray on loan until the end of the season. The deal included an option for to make the move permanent. In November 2019 it was announced that he would undergo knee surgery.

Loan to Al Taawoun

On 30 January 2022, Galatasaray announced Luyindama's half-year deal with Saudi Arabian side Al Taawoun as on loan.

Loan to Antalyaspor

On 8 September 2022, he signed a 1-year loan contract with Süper Lig team Antalyaspor.

International career

Luyindama made his international debut for the

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in a 2–0 friendly win over Botswana on 5 June 2017.

Honours

TP Mazembe *

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Standard Liège * Belgian Cup:

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Galatasaray * Süper Lig: 2018–19 * Turkish Cup: 2018–19 * Turkish Super Cup:

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Career statistics

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International

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* * * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Luyindama, Christian Living people 1994 births Association football defenders Footballers from Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo footballers Democratic Republic of the Congo international footballers TP Mazembe players Standard Liège players Galatasaray S.K. footballers Al-Taawoun FC players Belgian Pro League players Süper Lig players Saudi Professional League players Democratic Republic of the Congo expatriate footballers Democratic Republic of the Congo expatriate sportspeople in Belgium Democratic Republic of the Congo expatriate sportspeople in Turkey Democratic Republic of the Congo expatriate sportspeople in Saudi Arabia Expatriate footballers in Belgium Expatriate footballers in Turkey Expatriate footballers in Saudi Arabia 2019 Africa Cup of Nations players 21st-century Democratic Republic of the Congo people Antalyaspor footballers