1. Overview
Habib Digbo G'nampa Maïga (born January 1, 1996), Habib Digbo G'nampa MaïgaHabib Digbo Nampa MaigaFrench, is an Ivorian professional footballer who primarily plays as a midfielder. He currently represents Hungarian club Ferencváros and the Ivory Coast national team. His club career has seen him play for Saint-Étienne, Arsenal Tula, and Metz, achieving significant milestones such as winning the Ligue 2 title and contributing to league championships with Ferencváros.
2. Early life and background
Habib Digbo G'nampa Maïga was born on January 1, 1996, in Gagnoa, Ivory Coast. Standing at 71 in (181 cm) tall and weighing 176 lb (80 kg), he developed into a versatile midfielder, capable of playing as a defensive midfielder or a central midfielder.
3. Club career
Habib Maïga's professional football career began in France before moving to Russia and later Hungary, accumulating significant experience and achieving success with various clubs.
3.1. Saint-Étienne
Maïga came through the ranks of the Saint-Étienne second team. He made his senior debut for the Ligue 1 side on March 4, 2017, in an away match against Bastia, playing the entire 90 minutes in a 0-0 draw. His first goal for the club, known as 'Les Verts', came on October 14, 2017, when he entered the match against FC Metz as a late substitute and scored in the 95th minute, securing a 3-1 victory for Saint-Étienne.
3.2. Arsenal Tula (loan)
On February 21, 2018, Maïga moved to Russian club FC Arsenal Tula on a loan deal that lasted until the end of the 2017-18 season. During his time with Arsenal Tula, he made one appearance.
3.3. Metz
Maïga returned to France on June 10, 2018, joining Ligue 2 club FC Metz on a one-year loan agreement that included an obligation to buy. This move marked his return to French football. In the 2018-19 season, Maïga played a crucial role as Metz won the French Ligue 2 title, securing their promotion back to Ligue 1. In June 2019, FC Metz activated the buy option, making his transfer permanent for a fee of 1.00 M EUR. He remained a key player for Metz until his departure in early 2024.
3.4. Ferencváros
On January 4, 2024, Maïga was transferred to Hungarian club Ferencváros for a signing fee of 400.00 K EUR. His arrival bolstered the midfield of the Budapest-based club. On April 20, 2024, Ferencváros secured their 35th Nemzeti Bajnokság I championship, and their sixth consecutive league title, following a goalless draw against Kisvárda at the Groupama Aréna. Maïga was part of this title-winning squad. Shortly after, on May 15, 2024, Ferencváros reached the 2024 Magyar Kupa Final held at the Puskás Aréna, but they were defeated 2-0 by Paks.
4. International career
Habib Maïga's international career with the Ivory Coast national team began with his first senior call-up in November 2017 for a World Cup qualifier against Morocco. He made his official international debut on September 6, 2019, starting in a friendly match against Benin.
5. Career statistics
This section provides a comprehensive statistical overview of Habib Maïga's appearances and goals throughout his professional club career and his international appearances for the Ivory Coast national team.
5.1. Club
The following table details Habib Maïga's club career statistics as of December 9, 2024.
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Saint-Étienne | 2016-17 | Ligue 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 5 | 0 | |
| 2017-18 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 13 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 18 | 1 | |||
| Arsenal Tula (loan) | 2017-18 | Russian Premier League | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Metz (loan) | 2018-19 | Ligue 2 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 22 | 2 | ||
| Metz | 2019-20 | Ligue 1 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 27 | 1 | ||
| 2020-21 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | 34 | 1 | |||||
| 2021-22 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 17 | 2 | |||||
| 2022-23 | Ligue 2 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | 33 | 1 | ||||
| 2023-24 | Ligue 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 7 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 112 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 118 | 5 | ||||
| Ferencváros | 2023-24 | Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 | - | 2 | 0 | - | 20 | 1 | ||
| 2024-25 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 10 | 0 | - | 26 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 29 | 1 | 5 | 0 | - | 12 | 0 | - | 46 | 1 | ||||
| Career total | 176 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 206 | 10 | ||
5.2. International
The following table details Habib Maïga's international appearances and goals for the Ivory Coast national team.
| National Team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 13 | 0 | |