Martin Angha

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Martin Angha

| image = Martin Angha FCN 2013-4.jpg

| caption = Angha with 1. FC Nürnberg

| full_name = Martin Yves Angha-Lötscher{{cite web|url=http://www.premierleague.com/content/dam/premierleague/site-content/News/publications/squad-lists/Squad-Lists-September-2012.pdf |title=Premier League Clubs submit Squad Lists |date=30 October 2012 |publisher=Premier League |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310203125/http://www.premierleague.com/content/dam/premierleague/site-content/News/publications/squad-lists/Squad-Lists-September-2012.pdf |archive-date=10 March 2013 }}

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|1|22|df=y}}

| birth_place = Zürich, Switzerland

| height = 1.88 m

| position = Centre-back

| currentclub =

| clubnumber =

| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2003 |youthclubs1 = Grasshoppers

| youthyears2 = 2003–2010 |youthclubs2 = Zürich

| youthyears3 = 2010–2013 |youthclubs3 = Arsenal

| years1 = 2012–2013 |clubs1 = Arsenal |caps1 = 0 |goals1 = 0

| years2 = 2013 |clubs2 = 1. FC Nürnberg II |caps2 = 8 |goals2 = 0

| years3 = 2013–2014 |clubs3 = 1. FC Nürnberg |caps3 = 14 |goals3 = 0

| years4 = 2014–2015 |clubs4 = 1860 Munich |caps4 = 16 |goals4 = 0

| years5 = 2015 |clubs5 = 1860 Munich II |caps5 = 1 |goals5 = 0

| years6 = 2015–2017 |clubs6 = St. Gallen |caps6 = 44 |goals6 = 1

| years7 = 2017–2019 |clubs7 = Sion |caps7 = 18 |goals7 = 0

| years8 = 2017 |clubs8 = Sion II |caps8 = 1 |goals8 = 0

| years9 = 2019–2022 |clubs9 = Fortuna Sittard |caps9 = 79 |goals9 = 1

| years10 = 2022 |clubs10 = Al-Adalah |caps10 = 9 |goals10 = 0

| years11 = 2023–2024 |clubs11 = SV Wehen Wiesbaden |caps11 = 24 |goals11 = 0

| years12 = 2024–2025 |clubs12 = Oțelul Galați |caps12 = 13 |goals12 = 0

| nationalyears1 = 2009 | nationalteam1 = Switzerland U15 | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 0

| nationalyears2 = 2009–2010 | nationalteam2 = Switzerland U16 | nationalcaps2 = 7 | nationalgoals2 = 3

| nationalyears3 = 2010–2011 | nationalteam3 = Switzerland U17 | nationalcaps3 = 11 | nationalgoals3 = 0

| nationalyears4 = 2011–2012 | nationalteam4 = Switzerland U18 | nationalcaps4 = 7 | nationalgoals4 = 0

| nationalyears5 = 2012–2013 | nationalteam5 = Switzerland U19 | nationalcaps5 = 6 | nationalgoals5 = 0

| nationalyears6 = 2013–2015 | nationalteam6 = Switzerland U20 | nationalcaps6 = 10 | nationalgoals6 = 0

| nationalyears7 = 2014–2016 | nationalteam7 = Switzerland U21 | nationalcaps7 = 13 | nationalgoals7 = 1

| club-update = 16 June 2025

| nationalteam-update =

}}

Martin Yves Angha-Lötscher (born 22 January 1994) is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a centre-back.

Career

=Arsenal=

He was with Arsenal as a youth player in their academy and reserves.{{cite web|title=Martin Angha|url=http://www.arsenal.com/reserves-youth/players/martin-angha|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116023813/http://www.arsenal.com/reserves-youth/players/martin-angha|archive-date=16 January 2013|work=Arsenal Football Club|access-date=3 March 2014}} Before Arsenal Angha played for FC Zürich and Grasshopper Club Zürich.{{cite web|title=NextGen Series: Martin Angha|url=http://www.arsenal.com/news/reserves-news/nextgen-series-martin-angha|publisher=Arsenal Football Club|access-date=26 September 2012|date=3 September 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120907044258/http://www.arsenal.com/news/reserves-news/nextgen-series-martin-angha|archive-date=7 September 2012}} Angha did admit that before signing for Arsenal there was interest from Chelsea, Manchester United, and German club Bayern Munich. After the 2011–12 season Angha made the most appearances for the Arsenal Reserves team, with 22 matches while with the Reserves.{{cite web|title=2011/12 Player Review: Martin Angha|url=http://www.arsenal.com/news/reserves-news/2011/12-player-review-martin-angha|publisher=Arsenal Football Club|access-date=26 September 2012|date=5 June 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023070234/http://www.arsenal.com/news/reserves-news/2011/12-player-review-martin-angha|archive-date=23 October 2012}} On 26 September 2012, Angha made his Arsenal first-team debut against Coventry City in the League Cup.{{cite web|title=Arsenal vs. Coventry|url=http://www.arsenal.com/match-menu/173382/first-team/arsenal-v-coventry-city?tab=preview|work=Arsenal Football Club|access-date=26 September 2012|date=26 September 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928194645/http://www.arsenal.com/match-menu/173382/first-team/arsenal-v-coventry-city?tab=preview|archive-date=28 September 2012}} On 4 December 2012, Angha made an appearance against Olympiacos in the Champions League, coming on as a substitute in the 83rd minute.{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20506696 |title=Olympiakos v Arsenal | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 4 December 2012 | access-date = 4 December 2012 | first = David | last = Ornstein}}

=1. FC Nürnberg=

On 10 April 2013, Angha agreed a summer move to German Bundesliga club 1. FC Nuremberg on a free transfer, signing a four-year deal.{{Cite news |url=http://www.fcn.de/news/artikel/fcn-complete-first-summer-signing/ |title=FCN complete first summer signing | publisher = 1. FC Nuremberg website | date = 10 April 2013 |access-date=5 June 2013}}

=1860 Munich=

On 30 August 2014, Angha signed a three-year contract with German 2. Bundesliga club 1860 Munich.{{Cite news |url=http://www.tsv1860.de/aktuell/news/martin-angha-wechselt-zu-sechzig |title=Martin Angha wechselt zu Sechzig |trans-title=Martin Angha transfers to Sechzig |publisher=tsv.1860.de |date=30 August 2014 |access-date=7 September 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903223022/http://www.tsv1860.de/aktuell/news/martin-angha-wechselt-zu-sechzig |archive-date=3 September 2014 }} He made his debut on 14 September 2014 in a 1–2 away win against St. Pauli, playing the entire match as a right back.[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/09/14/germany/2-bundesliga/fc-st-pauli-von-1910-ev/tsv-munchen-1860/1714055/ St. Pauli vs. 1860 München - 14 September 2014 - Soccerway]

=St. Gallen=

Angha signed for Swiss Super League club St. Gallen in July 2015 for a reported fee of £150,000.{{Cite news |url=http://www.nzz.ch/sport/fussball/martin-angha-unterschreibt-fuer-drei-jahre-in-st-gallen-1.18569060 |title=Martin Angha zum FC St. Gallen |trans-title=Martin Angha to St. Gallen| publisher = nzz.ch | date = 25 July 2015 |access-date=25 May 2016}} He was club captain during his time with the club.

=Sion=

On 11 September 2017, Angha signed for FC Sion on a free transfer.

=Fortuna Sittard=

On 26 August 2019, Fortuna announced the transfer of Angha from FC Sion for an unknown fee. He signed a two-year contract with a third-year option for the club.{{cite web |title=26AUG19 Martin Angha Nieuwe defensieve sterkhouder Fortuna Sittard |url=https://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/martin-angha-nieuwe-defensieve-sterkhouder-fortuna-sittard |website=www.fortunasittard.nl |access-date=26 August 2019 |language=Dutch}}

=Al-Adalah=

On 20 June 2022, Angha joined newly promoted Saudi Pro League club Al-Adalah.{{cite web |title=العدالة يتعاقد مع مدافع أرسنال |url=https://arriyadiyah.com/772112}} On 16 January 2023, Angha was released from his contract.{{cite web |title=شكرا مارتن انقا |url=https://twitter.com/aladalahclub/status/1614972842084536322}}

=Wehen Wiesbaden=

On 23 June 2023, Angha signed with German 2. Bundesliga club SV Wehen Wiesbaden.{{cite web|url=https://www.kicker.de/wiesbaden-holt-abloesefreien-angha-956913/artikel|title=Wiesbaden holt ablösefreien Angha|language=de|publisher=Kicker|access-date=1 July 2023}} He left Wehen Wiesbaden by mutual consent on 24 August 2024.{{cite web|publisher=SV Wehen Wiesbaden|url=https://svww.de/news/artikel/martin-angha-verlaesst-den-svww|title=Martin Angha verlässt den SVWW|trans-title=Martin Angha leaves SVWW|date=24 August 2024|access-date=24 August 2024|language=de}}

Personal life

Angha's mother is Swiss and his father is Congolese.{{cite web |url=https://www.kicker.de/perfekt-club-schnappt-sich-arsenal-talent-angha-584457/artikel |title= Der Club schnappt sich Arsenal-Talent Angha |work=kicker Online | language=German | first = Frank | last = Linkesch |date= 10 April 2013 |access-date=9 April 2013 }}

Career statistics

{{updated|matches played on 25 April 2025}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/martin-angha/2/ |title=Martin Angha » Club matches | website = worldfootball.net | date = 5 March 2019 |access-date=5 March 2019}}

rowspan="2"\|Club	rowspan="2"\|Season	colspan="3"\|League	colspan="2"\|Cup	colspan="2"\|Continental	colspan="2"\|Other	colspan="2"\|Total
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" \|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Arsenal	2012–13	Premier League	0	0	0	0	1{{efn\|name=UCL\|Appearance in UEFA Champions League}}	0	1{{efn\|name=LEC\|Appearance in EFL Cup}}	0	2	0
1. FC Nürnberg II	2013–14	Regionalliga Bayern	8	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	8	0
rowspan="3"\|1. FC Nürnberg	2013–14	Bundesliga	14	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	14	0
2014–15	2. Bundesliga	0	0	1	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	1	0
colspan="2"\|Total	14	0	1	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	15	0
1860 Munich	2014–15	2. Bundesliga	16	0	1	0	colspan="2"\|—	0	0	17	0
1860 Munich II	2014–15	Regionalliga Bayern	1	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	1	0
rowspan="3"\|St. Gallen	2015–16	rowspan="2"\|Swiss Super League	29	1	3	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	32	1
2016–17	15	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	15	0
colspan="2"\|Total	44	1	3	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	47	1
rowspan="3"\|Sion	2017–18	rowspan="2"\|Swiss Super League	14	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	14	0
2018–19	4	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	4	0
colspan="2"\|Total	18	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	18	0
Sion II	2017–18	Promotion League	1	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	1	0
rowspan="4"\|Fortuna Sittard	2019–20	rowspan="3"\|Eredivisie	16	1	2	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	18	1
2020–21	32	0	2	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	34	0
2021–22	31	0	2	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	33	0
colspan="2"\|Total	79	1	6	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	85	1
Al-Adalah	2022–23	Saudi Pro League	9	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	9	0
SV Wehen Wiesbaden	2023–24	2. Bundesliga	24	0	1	0	colspan="2"\|—	2{{efn\|name=RPO\|Appearances in 2. Bundesliga relegation play-offs}}	0	27	0
Oțelul Galați	2024–25	Liga I	13	0	2	0	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	15	0
colspan="3"\|Career total	227	2	14	0	1	0	3	0	245	2