Alioum Saidou
Cameroonian footballer
Cameroon
Midfielder
Alioum Saidou: profile
Alioum Saidou (born 19 February 1978 in Maroua, Cameroon) is a retired Cameroonian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Saidou's senior club career began in 1997 at Coton Sport FC de Garoua. He played for 7 clubs in 3 countries between 1997 and 2011. His most appearances came at İstanbulspor A.Ş. (1999–2004), where he made 159 appearances and scored 12 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 311 appearances and 18 goals.
At international level, Saidou represented Cameroon (2003–2008), earning 15 caps and scoring 2 goals.
Maroua has produced 7 footballers in our database, including Banana Yaya, Saidou Alioum and Aminou Bouba.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 25)
- Club career
- 1997–2011 (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Cameroon, Turkey and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.06 (18 in 311)
- Height
- 181 cm — taller than 54% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Sivasspor (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sone Aluko, Affo Érassa and Yssouf Koné (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–1999 | Coton Sport FC de Garoua |
Elite One | – | – |
| 1999–2004 |  İstanbulspor A.Ş. |
TFF First League | 159 | 12 |
| 2004–2006 | Galatasaray S.K. |
Süper Lig | 29 | 0 |
| 2005 | Malatyaspor |
TFF Second League | 13 | 0 |
| 2006–2007 |  FC Nantes |
Ligue 2 | 31 | 0 |
| 2007–2010 | Kayserispor |
TFF First League | 79 | 6 |
| 2010–2011 | Sivasspor |
TFF First League | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 311 | 18 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2008 | Cameroon |
Senior | 15 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Alioum Saidou?
Alioum Saidou was born on 19 February 1978, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was Alioum Saidou born?
Alioum Saidou was born in Maroua, Cameroon.
Which national team does Alioum Saidou play for?
Alioum Saidou played international football for Cameroon. He has 15 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Alioum Saidou played for?
Alioum Saidou's recorded clubs are Coton Sport FC de Garoua, İstanbulspor A.Ş., Galatasaray S.K., Malatyaspor, FC Nantes, Kayserispor and Sivasspor.
How tall is Alioum Saidou?
Alioum Saidou is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Alioum Saidou play?
Alioum Saidou played as a midfielder.
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