Early career in France Born in
Caen, France Mawéné started his career at
Lens. He featured in the Lens side that reached the semi-finals of the
1999–2000 UEFA Cup. However, Mawéné made only one appearance in the competition, the semi-final first leg defeat at
Highbury against
Arsenal, and just six more appearances in the league.
Move to England In the summer of 2000, he signed for
Derby County for a fee of £500,000. He played 60 games for the Rams, scoring one goal against Southampton. An ever-present in his debut season, he formed a strong partnership with
Chris Lucketti. His good form that year was rewarded with the
Player of the Season award. In the 2005–06 season, he formed another strong partnership with
Claude Davis as Preston reached the play-offs for the second season in a row. In the 2008–09 season, Mawéné had another partnership with
Sean St Ledger and occasionally
Liam Chilvers, helping Preston to, again, reach the play-offs. Mawéné tore
cruciate and
medial knee ligaments in a pre-season match against
Manchester United at
Deepdale and missed the entire 2006–07 season. Pronounced fit in June 2007, he returned to the first team, with only suspensions and a brief spell on the sidelines around Christmas time preventing him from being an ever present in the side, making 42 appearances in the season.
Move to Greece; then Scotland On 7 July 2010, Mawéné could not agree contract terms with
Preston North End, after they only offered him a one-year deal, when he wanted a two-year deal. On 6 August 2010, it was confirmed that Mawéné had signed a one-year contract, with newly promoted Greek side
Panserraikos, bringing an end to his 10 years in English football. On 3 June 2011, Mawéné signed a pre-contract agreement to move to
Aberdeen on a free transfer, where he played under his former Preston manager,
Craig Brown. He made his debut against
St Johnstone in the opening game of the season. Near the end of the 2011–12 season, Mawene was advised that his contract with Aberdeen would not be extended.
Return to England In July 2012, he began a trial with
League Two club
Burton Albion, before joining
Morecambe on trial, he featured in Morecambe's 2–0 pre-season victory over his former team
Preston North End. On 27 July 2012, he signed for League Two newcomers
Fleetwood Town. It was announced on 7 May 2013, that Mawéné would not be offered a new contract at Fleetwood, but would stay at the club as a
fitness coach, a role he conducted towards the end of the
2012–13 season. ==Personal life==