Maheta Molango
Encyclopedia
Maheta Matteo Molango is a professional Swiss
footballer. He currently plays for Unión Adarve
in group one of the Preferente de Madrid
.
, after impressing then-manager Mark McGhee
during a two-week trial for the club in the summer of 2004, shortly after being released by SV Wacker Burghausen
in Germany. His career at Brighton got off to quick start, scoring a goal just 12 seconds into his debut versus Reading
at Madejski Stadium
. Despite his early goal, Brighton fell 3–2. Shortly after, Molango had a falling out with McGhee and after six total appearances, would not make another appearance in the 2004–05 season.
In the summer of 2005, Brighton allowed Molango to pursue a move elsewhere. After a successful trial with Lincoln City
, Keith Alexander
signed Molango on 3 August on a season-long loan. In December 2005, while still at Lincoln City, Brighton informed Molango that he did not a future with the Seagulls. After being sent back to Brighton by Keith Alexander, he again went on loan, this time to UB Conquense
for the remainder of the 2005–06 season.
At the start of the 2006–07 season, Molango went on loan to League One side Oldham Athletic
on a month's loan. On 12 August 2006, he scored his only goal for the Latics in a 1–0 win over Swansea City
. After six appearances and one goal for the club, Oldham decided not to renew his loan.
After returning to Brighton, Molango was given another chance under manager Dean Wilkins
after Jake Robinson
fell to an illness. However, Brighton lost to Carlisle United
3–1. Molango failed to impress Wilkins in the loss, who loaned him out to Wrexham the following week on a one-month loan. At Wrexham, Molango earned four starts including one in the FA Cup
. However, his loan again was unrenewed, effectively sending him back to Brighton. After failing to make any more first-team appearances, Brighton and Molango agreed to part ways several months before his three-year contract was set to expire.
The day after ending his career with Brighton, Molango signed with Conference National
side Grays Athletic
until the end of the 2006–07 season. However, after just two appearances for the Essex
club, he was released after just a month.
, he returned to Spain, trialling with Albacete Balompié
in March 2007, UD Las Palmas
in July 2007 and Lucena CF
in August 2007.
Having obtained a LL.B
and B.A. Political Science from Charles III University of Madrid, he joined the employment law department of the Madrid office of Baker & McKenzie
in April 2007. In January 2008 he moved to the United States
to study for the LL.M program in International Legal Studies at the American University Washington College of Law
graduating in 2009 whilst also being the recipient of the college's Rubin Scholarship. Returning to Madrid
and Baker & McKenzie
, he played part-time football in the 2009-2010 season for FC Villanueva del Pardillo
in group one of the Preferente
before moving on to join their divisional counterparts Unión Adarve
for the 2010-2011 season.
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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....
footballer. He currently plays for Unión Adarve
AD Unión Adarve Barrio del Pilar
Agrupación Deportiva Unión Adarve Barrio del Pilar is a Spanish football team, from the Barrio del Pilar district of Fuencarral-El Pardo, in the city of Madrid, Community of Madrid.It was founded in 1992.-History :...
in group one of the Preferente de Madrid
Divisiones Regionales de Fútbol in the Community of Madrid
The Divisiones Regionales de Fútbol in the Community of Madrid, are organized by Madrid Football Federation :*Categoría Preferente de Aficionados, 2 Groups of 18 teams *Primera Categoría de Aficionados, 4 Groups of 18 teams...
.
Career
Molango signed a three-year contract with Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
, after impressing then-manager Mark McGhee
Mark McGhee
Mark Edward McGhee is a former Scottish professional football player. McGhee started his career at Greenock Morton in 1975 and spent spells at clubs including Newcastle United, Aberdeen, Hamburg, Celtic, IK Brage and Reading...
during a two-week trial for the club in the summer of 2004, shortly after being released by SV Wacker Burghausen
SV Wacker Burghausen
SV Wacker Burghausen is a German association football club based in Burghausen, Bavaria and is part of one of the nation's largest sports clubs with some 6,000 members participating in two dozen different sports.-History:...
in Germany. His career at Brighton got off to quick start, scoring a goal just 12 seconds into his debut versus Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
at Madejski Stadium
Madejski Stadium
The Madejski Stadium is a stadium in Reading, Berkshire, England. The stadium is the home of Reading Football Club and to the rugby union club London Irish as tenants. It also provides the finish for the Reading Half Marathon...
. Despite his early goal, Brighton fell 3–2. Shortly after, Molango had a falling out with McGhee and after six total appearances, would not make another appearance in the 2004–05 season.
In the summer of 2005, Brighton allowed Molango to pursue a move elsewhere. After a successful trial with Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
, Keith Alexander
Keith Alexander (footballer)
Keith Alexander was a Saint Lucian footballer and manager. Born in Nottingham, England, he was the manager of League Two side Macclesfield Town at the time of his death, in a career that included international appearances for Saint Lucia. Alexander played for a whole host of lower league football...
signed Molango on 3 August on a season-long loan. In December 2005, while still at Lincoln City, Brighton informed Molango that he did not a future with the Seagulls. After being sent back to Brighton by Keith Alexander, he again went on loan, this time to UB Conquense
UB Conquense
Unión Balompédica Conquense is a Spanish football team based in Cuenca, in the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. Founded in 1946, it currently plays in 2ªB - Group 1, holding home games at Estadio La Fuensanta, with a 3,500 total capacity....
for the remainder of the 2005–06 season.
At the start of the 2006–07 season, Molango went on loan to League One side Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
on a month's loan. On 12 August 2006, he scored his only goal for the Latics in a 1–0 win over Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
. After six appearances and one goal for the club, Oldham decided not to renew his loan.
After returning to Brighton, Molango was given another chance under manager Dean Wilkins
Dean Wilkins
Dean Mark Wilkins is an English former footballer and the ex manager of English football team Brighton & Hove Albion. Wilkins was temporarily in charge of Southampton, after the sacking of Alan Pardew, but was succeeded by Nigel Adkins after only 3 games.-Club career:Born in Hillingdon, Wilkins...
after Jake Robinson
Jake Robinson
Jake David Robinson is an English footballer who is currently playing football for English League Two club Northampton Town, having been released by League Two team Shrewsbury Town...
fell to an illness. However, Brighton lost to Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
3–1. Molango failed to impress Wilkins in the loss, who loaned him out to Wrexham the following week on a one-month loan. At Wrexham, Molango earned four starts including one in the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
. However, his loan again was unrenewed, effectively sending him back to Brighton. After failing to make any more first-team appearances, Brighton and Molango agreed to part ways several months before his three-year contract was set to expire.
The day after ending his career with Brighton, Molango signed with Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Grays Athletic
Grays Athletic F.C.
Grays Athletic Football Club is an English football club currently based in Corringham, Essex after leaving the New Recreation Ground in Grays at the end of the 2009–10 season...
until the end of the 2006–07 season. However, after just two appearances for the Essex
Essex
Essex is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England, and one of the home counties. It is located to the northeast of Greater London. It borders with Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to the north, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent to the South and London to the south west...
club, he was released after just a month.
Legal career
Following his release from Grays AthleticGrays Athletic F.C.
Grays Athletic Football Club is an English football club currently based in Corringham, Essex after leaving the New Recreation Ground in Grays at the end of the 2009–10 season...
, he returned to Spain, trialling with Albacete Balompié
Albacete Balompié
Albacete Balompié, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Albacete, in the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. Founded on August 2, 1940, it currently plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at Estadio Carlos Belmonte, with a 17,300-seat capacity.-History:The club was founded...
in March 2007, UD Las Palmas
UD Las Palmas
Unión Deportiva Las Palmas, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the autonomous community of Canary Islands...
in July 2007 and Lucena CF
Lucena CF
Lucena Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Lucena, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1968, it plays in Segunda División B - Group 4, holding home games at Estadio Municipal de Lucena, with a capacity of 6.000 seats....
in August 2007.
Having obtained a LL.B
Bachelor of Laws
The Bachelor of Laws is an undergraduate, or bachelor, degree in law originating in England and offered in most common law countries as the primary law degree...
and B.A. Political Science from Charles III University of Madrid, he joined the employment law department of the Madrid office of Baker & McKenzie
Baker & McKenzie
Baker & McKenzie is an international law firm, founded in Chicago in 1949 by Russell Baker and John McKenzie. It is home to more than 3,800 lawyers spread over 70 offices in 42 different countries....
in April 2007. In January 2008 he moved to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
to study for the LL.M program in International Legal Studies at the American University Washington College of Law
Washington College of Law
American University Washington College of Law is the law school of American University. It is located on Massachusetts Avenue in the Spring Valley neighborhood of northwest Washington. WCL is ranked 50th among law schools by US News and World Report...
graduating in 2009 whilst also being the recipient of the college's Rubin Scholarship. Returning to Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
and Baker & McKenzie
Baker & McKenzie
Baker & McKenzie is an international law firm, founded in Chicago in 1949 by Russell Baker and John McKenzie. It is home to more than 3,800 lawyers spread over 70 offices in 42 different countries....
, he played part-time football in the 2009-2010 season for FC Villanueva del Pardillo
in group one of the Preferente
Divisiones Regionales de Fútbol in the Community of Madrid
The Divisiones Regionales de Fútbol in the Community of Madrid, are organized by Madrid Football Federation :*Categoría Preferente de Aficionados, 2 Groups of 18 teams *Primera Categoría de Aficionados, 4 Groups of 18 teams...
before moving on to join their divisional counterparts Unión Adarve
AD Unión Adarve Barrio del Pilar
Agrupación Deportiva Unión Adarve Barrio del Pilar is a Spanish football team, from the Barrio del Pilar district of Fuencarral-El Pardo, in the city of Madrid, Community of Madrid.It was founded in 1992.-History :...
for the 2010-2011 season.
Career statistics
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
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Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
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Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
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Grays Athletic F.C.
Grays Athletic Football Club is an English football club currently based in Corringham, Essex after leaving the New Recreation Ground in Grays at the end of the 2009–10 season...
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External links
- Maheta Molango at ESPNsoccernet
- Grays Athletic profile