Clinton Mola
Clinton Mola (born 15 March 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender or defensive midfielder for Bristol Rovers. Club careerMola started his football career at grassroots club AC United, then joined Chelsea at the under-14 level following a successful trail.[3][4] On 31 January 2020, Mola moved to VfB Stuttgart, signing a 4.5 year contract.[5] Mola made his debut for Stuttgart on 5 February 2020 in the 2019–20 DFB-Pokal against Bayer 04 Leverkusen.[6] He suffered a hip injury later that season, which ruled him out for the entire 2020–21 season.[7][8] On 1 September 2022, Mola signed for EFL Championship club Blackburn Rovers on a season-long loan deal including an option to buy.[9] He made his debut on 13 September against Watford.[10] Blackburn Rovers opted against activating the buyout option in his loan contract at the end of the season.[11] On 26 August 2023, Mola's contract with VfB Stuttgart was terminated by mutual consent.[12] On 1 September 2023 Mola signed a one-year contract with Reading.[13] On 8 May 2024, the club announced he would be released in the summer once his contract expired.[14] Bristol RoversOn 25 June 2024, Mola agreed to join fellow League One side Bristol Rovers on a three-year deal with the option for a further season.[15] On 5 October 2024, he scored a first senior goal, volleying home his side's second goal as they came from behind to defeat Burton Albion.[16] International careerBorn in England, Mola is of Congolese descent. He is a youth international for England.[17] On 6 September 2021, Mola made a goalscoring debut for the England U20s during a 6–1 victory over Romania U20s at St. George's Park.[18] On 4 October 2021, Mola received his first call up to the England U21s as an injury replacement for Levi Colwill.[19] On 16 November 2021, Mola made his U21 debut during a 3–2 defeat to Georgia in Batumi.[20] Career statisticsClub
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