Arouna Koné: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Arouna Koné: profile

Arouna Koné (born 11 November 1983 in Anyama, Ivory Coast) is a former Ivorian footballer who played as a wing half.

Koné's senior club career began in 2001 at Rio Sport d'Anyama. He played for 9 clubs in 6 countries since 2001. His most appearances came at Roda JC Kerkrade (2003–2005), where he made 63 appearances and scored 27 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 294 appearances and 105 goals.

At international level, Koné represented Ivory Coast (2004–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Egypt on 28 January 2006 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Anyama has produced 14 footballers in our database, including Gervinho, Benjamin Angoua and Marco Zoro.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2004 (aged about 21)
First international goal: 2006 – aged 22 (match)
Countries played in: 6: Ivory Coast, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain, Germany and United Kingdom
Club goals per game: 0.36 (105 in 294)
Height: 182 cm — taller than 61% of Ivorian internationals on record
Latest move: Everton F.C. (2013)
Shares a birthday with: Thapelo Maseko, Adam Ounas and Abdelrahman Fawzy (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2001–2002	Rio Sport d'Anyama		30	17
2002–2003	Lierse S.K.	Belgian First Division B	32	11
2003–2005	Roda JC Kerkrade	Eerste Divisie	63	27
2005–2007	PSV Eindhoven	Eredivisie	53	21
2007–2012	Sevilla FC	La Liga	40	1
2010	Hannover 96	2. Bundesliga	8	2
2011–2012	Levante UD	La Liga	34	15
2012	Levante UD	La Liga	0	0
2012–2013	Wigan Athletic F.C.	EFL League One	34	11
2013–	Everton F.C.	Premier League	–	–
	Total		294	105

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2004–	Ivory Coast	Senior	–	–

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	28 Jan 2006	Egypt 3–1 Ivory Coast	43	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 Arouna Koné?

Arouna Koné was born on 11 November 1983, which makes him 42 years old.

Where was Arouna Koné born?

Arouna Koné was born in Anyama, Ivory Coast.

Which national team does Arouna Koné play for?

Arouna Koné played international football for Ivory Coast.

Which clubs has Arouna Koné played for?

Arouna Koné's recorded clubs are Rio Sport d'Anyama, Lierse S.K., Roda JC Kerkrade, PSV Eindhoven, Sevilla FC, Hannover 96, Levante UD, Wigan Athletic F.C. and Everton F.C..

How tall is Arouna Koné?

Arouna Koné is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.

What position does Arouna Koné play?

Arouna Koné played as a wing half.