Gilles Augustin Binya
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Gilles Augustin Binya is a Cameroon
ian footballer who plays for Turkish club Gaziantepspor
on loan from Neuchâtel Xamax
in Switzerland
.
A defensive midfielder, he is known for his endless stamina and aggressiveness.
n side MC Oran
. At the beginning of the season Benfica planned to loan him to fellow first divisioner C.F. Estrela da Amadora for a year, but with the substitution of Fernando Santos for José Antonio Camacho
the deal was cancelled, and Binya remained with the Reds.
While playing for Benfica in the UEFA Champions League in November 2007, Binya was shown a straight red card
by Swedish
referee Martin Hansson
, following a dangerous challenge on Celtic FC
's Scott Brown. On the 16th, UEFA
gave him a six-match ban, meaning that Binya would play no further part in the remaining two Champions League group matches against A.C. Milan
and FC Shakhtar Donetsk
, and the four European games to follow.
Domestically, Binya finished the season with 16 league appearances, profiting from forced absences to first-choice holding midfielder, Portuguese international
Petit
. In 2008–09, he was used rarely, but still collected four yellow cards in only seven games (including two in a 0–2 loss at C.D. Trofense); at the season's closure, he was deemed surplus to requirements, going on to serve a loan at Switzerland
's Neuchâtel Xamax
.
On 16 June 2010, Binya was signed by Neuchâtel on a three-year contract.
in October 2007 by then national manager Otto Pfister
. Subsequently, he went on to represent his country at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, where Cameroon finished second to Egypt. Pfister was also the team's coach.
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon , is a country in west Central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the...
ian footballer who plays for Turkish club Gaziantepspor
Gaziantepspor
Gaziantepspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Gaziantep. Formed in 1969, Gaziantepspor are nicknamed the Şahinler . The club colours are black and red, and they play their home matches at Kamil Ocak Stadyumu....
on loan from Neuchâtel Xamax
Neuchâtel Xamax
Neuchâtel Xamax Football Club is a Swiss football club, based in Neuchâtel. It was created in 1970 through a merger between FC Cantonal and FC Xamax . The club plays in red shirts, black shorts and red socks and are currently in the Axpo Super League, the highest Swiss football league. They play...
in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
.
A defensive midfielder, he is known for his endless stamina and aggressiveness.
Club career
Binya signed for Sport Lisboa e Benfica in 2007–08, after playing for three years for AlgeriaAlgeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
n side MC Oran
MC Oran
Mouloudia Club d'Oran , referred to as MC Oran or MCO for short, is a football club based in Oran in Algeria. MC Oran is also a multi-sports club and it's also known by it handball team...
. At the beginning of the season Benfica planned to loan him to fellow first divisioner C.F. Estrela da Amadora for a year, but with the substitution of Fernando Santos for José Antonio Camacho
José Antonio Camacho
José Antonio Camacho Alfaro is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a left defender, and the current coach of the China PR national football team....
the deal was cancelled, and Binya remained with the Reds.
While playing for Benfica in the UEFA Champions League in November 2007, Binya was shown a straight red card
Ejection (sports)
In sports, an ejection is one of several disqualifying actions assessed to a player or coach by a game official , usually for unsportsmanlike conduct....
by Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
referee Martin Hansson
Martin Hansson
Martin Hansson is a Swedish football referee. Hansson currently resides in Holmsjö. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 2001....
, following a dangerous challenge on Celtic FC
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
's Scott Brown. On the 16th, UEFA
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
gave him a six-match ban, meaning that Binya would play no further part in the remaining two Champions League group matches against A.C. Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
and FC Shakhtar Donetsk
FC Shakhtar Donetsk
FC Shakhtar Donetsk is a Ukrainian professional football club from the city of Donetsk. Shakhtar has appeared in several European competitions and currently is often a participant of the UEFA Champions League. The club became the first Ukrainian club to win the UEFA Cup in 2009, the last year...
, and the four European games to follow.
Domestically, Binya finished the season with 16 league appearances, profiting from forced absences to first-choice holding midfielder, Portuguese international
Portugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
Petit
Petit (Portuguese footballer)
Armando Gonçalves Teixeira , commonly known as Petit, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for 1. FC Köln in the German first division, as a defensive midfielder....
. In 2008–09, he was used rarely, but still collected four yellow cards in only seven games (including two in a 0–2 loss at C.D. Trofense); at the season's closure, he was deemed surplus to requirements, going on to serve a loan at Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
's Neuchâtel Xamax
Neuchâtel Xamax
Neuchâtel Xamax Football Club is a Swiss football club, based in Neuchâtel. It was created in 1970 through a merger between FC Cantonal and FC Xamax . The club plays in red shirts, black shorts and red socks and are currently in the Axpo Super League, the highest Swiss football league. They play...
.
On 16 June 2010, Binya was signed by Neuchâtel on a three-year contract.
International career
Binya was first called up to the Cameroon national football teamCameroon national football team
The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed Les Lions Indomptables , is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football and is Africa's most successful side in FIFA world cup; having qualified for the FIFA World Cup six times – in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2010– more than any...
in October 2007 by then national manager Otto Pfister
Otto Pfister
Otto Pfister is a German football manager, and one of Germany's most successful coaching exports, voted Africa's Manager of the Year in 1992. He has been to four African Cup of Nations competitions with Upper Volta , Zaire, Cameroon and Ghana) and reached the African Cup of Nations final twice,...
. Subsequently, he went on to represent his country at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, where Cameroon finished second to Egypt. Pfister was also the team's coach.
Club statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Africa/Europe | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| MC Oran MC Oran Mouloudia Club d'Oran , referred to as MC Oran or MCO for short, is a football club based in Oran in Algeria. MC Oran is also a multi-sports club and it's also known by it handball team... |
2004–05 | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * |
| MC Oran MC Oran Mouloudia Club d'Oran , referred to as MC Oran or MCO for short, is a football club based in Oran in Algeria. MC Oran is also a multi-sports club and it's also known by it handball team... |
2005–06 | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * |
| MC Oran MC Oran Mouloudia Club d'Oran , referred to as MC Oran or MCO for short, is a football club based in Oran in Algeria. MC Oran is also a multi-sports club and it's also known by it handball team... |
2006–07 | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * |
| Total (Algeria) | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | 59 | 2 | |
| Benfica | 2007–08 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Benfica | 2008–09 | 7 | 0 | * | * | * | * | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Total (Portugal) | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 35 | 0 | |
| Career totals | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 2 | |