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| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lille | 3 - 0 | Reims |
| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Montpellier | 20:00 | Lille |
| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Rio Mavuba |
| Age | 29 |
| Club | Lille |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Squad No | 24 |
| Born | Born at sea, Angola |
| Height | 1.71m |
| Player rating | 5.0 (what is this?) |
| From | To | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villarreal | Lille | 1 Jul 2008 | Undisclosed |
| Villarreal | Lille | 1 Jan 2008 | Loan : Expired |
| Bordeaux | Villarreal | 3 Jul 2007 | Undisclosed |
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League | Lille | 4 (1) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| French Ligue 1 | Lille | 15 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | France | 2 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| International Match | France | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2nd May 2013
Lille captain Rio Mavuba has revealed that he will either sign a new long-term contract at the club or leave this summer.
10th September 2012
Rio Mavuba has played down his captaincy credentials and insisted he is focused only on cementing a place in the France side.
21st February 2011
Lille captain Rio Mavuba has extended his contract with the Ligue 1 leaders until 2015.
9th February 2011
Rudi Garcia admits it is imperative Lille retain the services of their key men if they are to progress.
10th April 2009
Steve Bruce is reportedly lining up a bid for Lille midfielder Rio Mavuba as a replacement for Wilson Palacios.
19th June 2008
Rudi Garcia admits it was a wrench to leave Le Mans, but he could not refuse a return to Lille.