Babatounde Bello: profile
Babatounde Bello (born 6 October 1989 in Esan North-East, Nigeria) is a former Beninese footballer who played as a midfielder.
Bello made the step into senior football with Soleil FC in 2005. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 2005.
At international level, Bello represented Benin (2005–present). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Rwanda on 8 September 2013 (World Cup Qualification).
Nationality explained: Why does Babatounde Bello play for Benin?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2005 (aged about 16)
- First international goal
- 2013 – aged 23 (match)
- Countries played in
- 3: Benin, Slovakia and Czech Republic
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 22% of Beninese internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Spartak Trnava (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Yasin Ayari, Bruce Grobbelaar and Abdoulaye Méïté (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006 |  Soleil FC |
Benin Premier League | – | – |
| 2006–2014 |  MŠK Žilina |
Slovak First Football League | – | – |
| 2008 |  Dukla Prague |
Czech First League | – | – |
| 2014–2015 | FC Vysočina Jihlava |
Czech FNL | – | – |
| 2015 | MFK Frýdek-Místek |
Czech FNL | – | – |
| 2016– | FC Spartak Trnava |
Slovak First Football League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005– | Benin |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 Sep 2013 | Benin 2–0 Rwanda | 53 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 12 Nov 2015 | Benin 2–1 Burkina Faso | 84 | 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 Babatounde Bello?
Babatounde Bello was born on 6 October 1989, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Babatounde Bello born?
Babatounde Bello was born in Esan North-East, Nigeria.
Which national team does Babatounde Bello play for?
Babatounde Bello played international football for Benin.
Which clubs has Babatounde Bello played for?
Babatounde Bello's recorded clubs are Soleil FC, MŠK Žilina, Dukla Prague, FC Vysočina Jihlava, MFK Frýdek-Místek and FC Spartak Trnava.
How tall is Babatounde Bello?
Babatounde Bello is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Babatounde Bello play?
Babatounde Bello played as a midfielder.
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