Perfect Mandanda initially faced challenges in his first year at Charleroi, featuring in only one Jupiler League match. However, he persevered and has now become the starting goalkeeper for the Zebras, earning recognition as the best foreign player in the initial phase of the Belgian championship. In October, he extended his contract with Charleroi until 2018.
Despite being only 24 years old, Perfect is open to the prospect of joining a higher-profile club if the opportunity arises. His agent mentioned that there is considerable interest in him, with several groups in Flanders and abroad closely monitoring his progress.
In a distinctive choice from his brother Steve, Perfect opted to represent his home country, the Democratic Republic of Congo. His agent explained that this decision reflects Perfect’s desire to establish his own identity in football and gain more experience, emphasizing that playing for one’s national team is always a valuable opportunity.
The agent also highlighted the challenges faced by Perfect in stepping out of his brother’s shadow: “What is also important is that he has gradually managed to forget that he is the brother of Steve Mandanda. A guy who still plays in Marseille and with the Blues. It’s never easy. We also saw it with the Hazard brothers, for example.”
The possibility of witnessing Perfect Mandanda play against his brother in a Ligue 1 match could stir significant media attention, creating a captivating storyline in the football world.
