Kemehlo Nguena has completed a move from Latvian side FK Auda to FC Drita in Kosovo on a free transfer, signing a contract that runs from 2026-02-06 to 2029-06-30. The 25-year-old central midfielder joins the Superliga e Kosovës club with a current market value of €300k, leaving the Virsliga after just under a year with Auda.
The transfer takes Nguena out of Latvia’s top flight and into Kosovo’s leading division, where Drita are looking to strengthen their midfield options for domestic competition and potential European qualification campaigns. The deal involves no transfer fee, with Auda allowing the player to move on at the end of his spell in Riga, positioning Drita to capture a player in his mid‑20s without an upfront outlay.
Nguena arrives in Gjilan as a right‑footed central midfielder whose primary position is in the heart of the pitch, though his profile suggests the versatility to operate in various roles across central midfield. Standing at 1.83 m and born in Poitiers, he represents both France and Cameroon at national level in terms of eligibility, adding an international dimension to Drita’s squad.
His career pathway shows a steady progression through several European leagues. After emerging at ESTAC Troyes B in France, he was promoted to the Troyes first team before moving to Bulgaria with Slavia Sofia in 2021. A subsequent switch to Riga FC in Latvia in early 2023 was followed by an internal move within the Virsliga to FK Auda in 2025. With this latest transfer, he adds Kosovo’s Superliga to a résumé that already covers France’s system, Bulgaria’s First League, and Latvia’s top division.
Market value data over recent seasons underlines a player who has been monitored closely. His valuation rose from €150k during his Troyes days to peaks of €400k–€450k at Riga FC, before settling at €300k during his time at Auda. That evolution reflects fluctuating perceptions of his impact but confirms that Drita are acquiring a player rated at a solid mid‑tier European level.
There is no indication in the available data of international caps or detailed season statistics such as appearances, goals, or assists for Auda or his previous clubs, nor any specific recent match performances or scorelines, so his exact on‑field output this past campaign cannot be quantified here. However, his repeated inclusion in senior squads across several countries suggests coaches have consistently trusted him at professional level.
From a broader perspective, this confirmed move keeps Nguena abroad rather than bringing him back to his birth country France or aligning him directly with Cameroonian domestic football. Instead, he continues a career path built around opportunities in emerging or mid‑tier European leagues, with Kosovo now the latest chapter. For Drita, securing a 25‑year‑old central midfielder on a free transfer with a €300k market valuation represents a calculated investment in both sporting performance and potential resale value.
If Nguena adapts quickly to the Superliga e Kosovës and consolidates a starting role, this contract at Drita could become a pivotal platform, either establishing him as a key figure in Kosovo or positioning him for another step across Europe once his deal approaches its end on 2029-06-30.
