Abdoul Aziz Nikiema: profile
Abdoul Aziz Nikiema (born 12 June 1985 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso) is a former Burkinabé footballer who played as a midfielder.
Nikiema's senior club career began in 2002 at FC Girondins de Bordeaux. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 2002 and 2011. His most appearances came at FC Girondins de Bordeaux (2002–2005), where he made 48 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 103 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Nikiema represented Burkina Faso (2001–2009), earning 12 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Uganda on 4 September 2004 (World Cup Qualification).
Ouagadougou has produced 86 footballers in our database, including Edmond Tapsoba, Alban Lafont and Bakary Koné.
Nationality explained: Why does Abdoul Aziz Nikiema play for Burkina Faso?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2001 (aged about 16)
- First international goal
- 2004 – aged 19 (match)
- Club career
- 2002–2011 (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, People's Republic of China and Portugal
- Club goals per game
- 0.06 (6 in 103)
- Latest move
- C.D. Trofense (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Victor Ikpeba, James Lea Siliki and Jean-Victor Makengo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2005 |  FC Girondins de Bordeaux |
Championnat National 1 | 48 | 1 |
| 2005–2008 | Chamois Niortais F.C. |
Championnat National 1 | 20 | 1 |
| 2009 |  Qingdao Hainiu F.C. |
Chinese Super League | 27 | 4 |
| 2010–2011 |  C.D. Trofense |
Liga Portugal 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Total | 103 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2009 |  Burkina Faso |
Senior | 12 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 Sep 2004 | Burkina Faso 2–0 Uganda | 79 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Abdoul Aziz Nikiema?
Abdoul Aziz Nikiema was born on 12 June 1985, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Abdoul Aziz Nikiema born?
Abdoul Aziz Nikiema was born in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Which national team does Abdoul Aziz Nikiema play for?
Abdoul Aziz Nikiema played international football for Burkina Faso. He has 12 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Abdoul Aziz Nikiema played for?
Abdoul Aziz Nikiema's recorded clubs are FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Chamois Niortais F.C., Qingdao Hainiu F.C. and C.D. Trofense.
What position does Abdoul Aziz Nikiema play?
Abdoul Aziz Nikiema played as a midfielder.
Burkinabé players of the same generation
Wilfried SanouBurkina Faso · b. 1984
Bakary KonéBurkina Faso · b. 1988
Charles KaboréBurkina Faso · FC Dinamo Moscow
Jonathan PitroipaBurkina Faso · Paris FC
Alain TraoréBurkina Faso · RS Berkane
Djakaridja KonéBurkina Faso · b. 1986
Aristide BancéBurkina Faso · b. 1984
Adama GuiraBurkina Faso · b. 1988
Abdou Razack TraoréBurkina Faso · Sivasspor
Habib BamogoBurkina Faso · b. 1982
Prejuce NakoulmaBurkina Faso · b. 1987
Yssouf KonéBurkina Faso · b. 1982