Ahmed Ouattara
Ivorian footballer
Ivory Coast
Forward
Ahmed Ouattara: profile
Ahmed Ouattara (born 15 December 1969 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast) is a retired Ivorian footballer who played as a forward.
Ouattara made the step into senior football with Africa Sports d'Abidjan in 1989. He played for 8 clubs in 5 countries between 1989 and 2002. His most appearances came at FC Sion (1994–1998), where he made 54 appearances and scored 27 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 106 appearances and 37 goals.
At international level, Ouattara represented Ivory Coast (1989–1999), earning 21 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Nigeria on 2 May 1993 (World Cup Qualification).
Abidjan has produced 288 footballers in our database, including Didier Drogba, Seydou Doumbia and Basile Boli.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1989 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 1993 – aged 23 (match)
- Club career
- 1989–2002 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Ivory Coast, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain and United Arab Emirates
- Club goals per game
- 0.35 (37 in 106)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 61% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- ASEC Mimosas (2001)
- Shares a birthday with
- Rabah Madjer, Famara Diedhiou and Floyd Ayité (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1994 | Africa Sports d'Abidjan |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1994–1998 |  FC Sion |
Swiss Super League | 54 | 27 |
| 1995–1997 |  Sporting CP |
Primeira Liga | 20 | 5 |
| 1998–1999 | FC Basel |
Swiss Super League | 17 | 3 |
| 1999 |  CF Extremadura |
7 | 1 | |
| 1999–2000 |  Al Shabab Al Arabi Club |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| 2000–2001 | S.C. Salgueiros |
Campeonato de Portugal | 8 | 1 |
| 2001–2002 | ASEC Mimosas |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| Total | 106 | 37 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1999 | Ivory Coast |
Senior | 21 | 4 |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 May 1993 | Ivory Coast 2–1 Nigeria | 75 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 10 Apr 1994 | Ivory Coast 3–1 Mali | 67 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 11 Feb 1998 | South Africa 1–1 Ivory Coast | 88 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Ahmed Ouattara?
Ahmed Ouattara was born on 15 December 1969, which makes him 56 years old.
Where was Ahmed Ouattara born?
Ahmed Ouattara was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Ahmed Ouattara play for?
Ahmed Ouattara played international football for Ivory Coast. He has 21 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Ahmed Ouattara played for?
Ahmed Ouattara's recorded clubs are Africa Sports d'Abidjan, FC Sion, Sporting CP, FC Basel, CF Extremadura, Al Shabab Al Arabi Club, S.C. Salgueiros and ASEC Mimosas.
How tall is Ahmed Ouattara?
Ahmed Ouattara is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Ahmed Ouattara play?
Ahmed Ouattara played as a forward.
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