Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa arrived with French imports Yoan Gouffran and Moussa Sissoko, and a lot was hoped of the defender.
However, Alan Pardew often played him out of position and Yanga-Mbiwa’s career never got going at St. James’ Park.
After only 37 appearances, he joined AS Roma on loan and excelled in the Champions League – but has since seen his stock fall and currently played for Lyon in Ligue 1.
Transfer rating: 5/10
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