Martin Angha
Swiss footballer (born 1994)
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Martin Yves Angha-Lötscher (born 22 January 1994) is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Thai League 1 club Uthai Thani.
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Angha with 1. FC Nürnberg | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Martin Yves Angha-Lötscher[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 22 January 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Zürich, Switzerland | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Uthai Thani | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2003 | Grasshoppers | ||
| 2003–2010 | Zürich | ||
| 2010–2013 | Arsenal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | Arsenal | 0 | (0) |
| 2013 | 1. FC Nürnberg II | 8 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 14 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | 1860 Munich | 16 | (0) |
| 2015 | 1860 Munich II | 1 | (0) |
| 2015–2017 | St. Gallen | 44 | (1) |
| 2017–2019 | Sion | 18 | (0) |
| 2017 | Sion II | 1 | (0) |
| 2019–2022 | Fortuna Sittard | 79 | (1) |
| 2022 | Al-Adalah | 9 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | SV Wehen Wiesbaden | 24 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Oțelul Galați | 13 | (0) |
| 2025– | Uthai Thani | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2009 | Switzerland U15 | 2 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Switzerland U16 | 7 | (3) |
| 2010–2011 | Switzerland U17 | 11 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Switzerland U18 | 7 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Switzerland U19 | 6 | (0) |
| 2013–2015 | Switzerland U20 | 10 | (0) |
| 2014–2016 | Switzerland U21 | 13 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16 June 2025 | |||
Career
Arsenal
He was with Arsenal as a youth player in their academy and reserves.[2] Before Arsenal Angha played for FC Zürich and Grasshopper Club Zürich.[3] 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.[4] On 26 September 2012, Angha made his Arsenal first-team debut against Coventry City in the League Cup.[5] On 4 December 2012, Angha made an appearance against Olympiacos in the Champions League, coming on as a substitute in the 83rd minute.[6]
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.[7]
1860 Munich
On 30 August 2014, Angha signed a three-year contract with German 2. Bundesliga club 1860 Munich.[8] 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.[9]
St. Gallen
Angha signed for Swiss Super League club St. Gallen in July 2015 for a reported fee of £150,000.[10] 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.[11]
Al-Adalah
On 20 June 2022, Angha joined newly promoted Saudi Pro League club Al-Adalah.[12] On 16 January 2023, Angha was released from his contract.[13]
Wehen Wiesbaden
On 23 June 2023, Angha signed with German 2. Bundesliga club SV Wehen Wiesbaden.[14] He left Wehen Wiesbaden by mutual consent on 24 August 2024.[15]
Personal life
Angha's mother is Swiss and his father is Congolese.[16]
Career statistics
- As of matches played on 25 April 2025[17]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Arsenal | 2012–13 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1. FC Nürnberg II | 2013–14 | Regionalliga Bayern | 8 | 0 | — | — | — | 8 | 0 | |||
| 1. FC Nürnberg | 2013–14 | Bundesliga | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 0 | ||
| 2014–15 | 2. Bundesliga | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Total | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 0 | ||||
| 1860 Munich | 2014–15 | 2. Bundesliga | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
| 1860 Munich II | 2014–15 | Regionalliga Bayern | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| St. Gallen | 2015–16 | Swiss Super League | 29 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 32 | 1 | ||
| 2016–17 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 44 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 47 | 1 | ||||
| Sion | 2017–18 | Swiss Super League | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 0 | ||
| 2018–19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 18 | 0 | ||||
| Sion II | 2017–18 | Promotion League | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Fortuna Sittard | 2019–20 | Eredivisie | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 18 | 1 | ||
| 2020–21 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 34 | 0 | ||||
| 2021–22 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 33 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 79 | 1 | 6 | 0 | — | — | 85 | 1 | ||||
| Al-Adalah | 2022–23 | Saudi Pro League | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 0 | ||
| SV Wehen Wiesbaden | 2023–24 | 2. Bundesliga | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 0 | 27 | 0 | |
| Oțelul Galați | 2024–25 | Liga I | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 0 | ||
| Uthai Thani | 2025–26 | Thai League 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 227 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 245 | 2 | ||
- Appearance in UEFA Champions League
- Appearances in 2. Bundesliga relegation play-offs
