Arthur Boka
Ivorian footballer
Ivory Coast
Full-back
Arthur Boka: profile
Arthur Boka (born 2 April 1983 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast) is a former Ivorian footballer who played as a full-back.
Boka made the step into senior football with ASEC Mimosas in 1996. He played for 6 clubs in 6 countries between 1996 and 2017. The busiest spell of his career was at VfB Stuttgart (2006–2014): 154 appearances and 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 279 appearances and 11 goals.
At international level, Boka represented Ivory Coast (2004–2014), earning 84 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Abidjan has produced 288 footballers in our database, including Didier Drogba, Seydou Doumbia and Basile Boli.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2004 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 1996–2017 (22 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 6: Ivory Coast, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain and Switzerland
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (11 in 279)
- Height
- 166 cm — taller than 4% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Sion (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Andrcu Onana, Ezzaki Badou and Jérémy Morel (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1999 | ASEC Mimosas |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1999–2002 | ASEC Mimosas |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2002–2004 |  K.S.K. Beveren |
Belgian First Division B | 59 | 4 |
| 2004–2006 |  RC Strasbourg Alsace |
Ligue 1 | 66 | 2 |
| 2006–2014 |  VfB Stuttgart |
Bundesliga | 154 | 5 |
| 2014–2016 |  Málaga CF |
La Liga | – | – |
| 2016–2017 |  FC Sion |
Swiss Super League | – | – |
| Total | 279 | 11 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2014 | Ivory Coast |
Senior | 84 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Arthur Boka?
Arthur Boka was born on 2 April 1983, which makes him 43 years old.
Where was Arthur Boka born?
Arthur Boka was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Arthur Boka play for?
Arthur Boka played international football for Ivory Coast. He has 84 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Arthur Boka played for?
Arthur Boka's recorded clubs are ASEC Mimosas, K.S.K. Beveren, RC Strasbourg Alsace, VfB Stuttgart, Málaga CF and FC Sion.
How tall is Arthur Boka?
Arthur Boka is 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall.
What position does Arthur Boka play?
Arthur Boka played as a full-back.
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Didier ZokoraIvory Coast · b. 1980
Cheick TiotéIvory Coast · b. 1986
RomaricIvory Coast · b. 1983
Arouna KonéIvory Coast · b. 1983
Sol BambaIvory Coast · b. 1985
Aruna DindaneIvory Coast · b. 1980
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