Born amidst the soggy baguettes and fine wines of France on a brisk winter's day, 17 January 2004, gave us the arguably delightful, if not somewhat average, presence of Clinton Nsiala-Makengo. Nsiala, if you've not had the privilege, is a defender, more often than not finding himself bustling about in the central region of the back line. Currently, he finds himself hanging about the Rangers' side of things, sporting the distinctly dull, number 19 jersey. From a purely analytical perspective, he's a bit of a behemoth, stretching to a lofty 6ft 2in (1.88m for those of a more continental persuasion), and tipping the scales at an imposing 13st 9lb (or 87kg, depending on your measurement preference).
Autumn 2021 saw our man bid adieu to the crafty croissants at Nantes, earning himself a one-way ticket to the land of pasta and opera, signing for none other than AC Milan. Perhaps missing the overcast days and questionable haggis, Nsiala made the bounce back across the channel, this time opting for the slightly chillier climes of Scotland, joining Rangers in the summer of 2024.
As much as it brings a sour tinge to the palate, it would be remiss not to mention his somewhat uninspiring show at the 2024/25 Scottish Cup. One pitiful little goal in a single start doesn't exactly scream 'Ballon d'Or', if you catch my drift. Then again, it’s hardly the stuff of legends, is it? Football, as they say, can be a cruel mistress.
