Bachirou Salou
Togolese footballer
Togo
Forward
Bachirou Salou: profile
Bachirou Salou (born 15 September 1970 in Lomé, Togo) is a former Togolese footballer who played as a forward.
Salou made the step into senior football with Borussia Mönchengladbach in 1990. He played for 8 clubs in 2 countries between 1990 and 2006. The busiest spell of his career was at MSV Duisburg (1995–1998): 95 appearances and 26 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 324 appearances and 68 goals.
At international level, Salou represented Togo (1989–1998), earning 38 caps and scoring 17 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Zimbabwe on 8 June 1997 (World Cup Qualification).
Lomé has produced 93 footballers in our database, including Emmanuel Adebayor, Moustapha Salifou and Kossi Agassa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1989 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 1997 – aged 26 (match)
- Club career
- 1990–2006 (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Germany and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.21 (68 in 324)
- Height
- 190 cm — taller than 83% of Togolese internationals on record
- Latest move
- SC Kapellen-Erft (2005)
- Shares a birthday with
- Aly Cissokho, Saliou Ciss and Garang Kuol (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1995 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach |
Bundesliga | 86 | 13 |
| 1995–1998 | MSV Duisburg |
2. Bundesliga | 95 | 26 |
| 1998–1999 | Borussia Dortmund |
Bundesliga | 25 | 5 |
| 1999–2000 | Eintracht Frankfurt |
Bundesliga | 34 | 8 |
| 2001–2003 | F.C. Hansa Rostock |
3. Liga | 46 | 7 |
| 2003 | SC Kapellen-Erft |
Oberliga Niederrhein | – | – |
| 2004 |  K.A.S. Eupen |
Challenger Pro League | 12 | 3 |
| 2004 | Alemannia Aachen |
3. Liga | 14 | 3 |
| 2005–2006 | SC Kapellen-Erft |
Oberliga Niederrhein | 12 | 3 |
| Total | 324 | 68 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1998 | Togo |
Senior | 38 | 17 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 Jun 1997 | Togo 2–1 Zimbabwe | 8 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 8 Jun 1997 | Togo 2–1 Zimbabwe | 21 | 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 Bachirou Salou?
Bachirou Salou was born on 15 September 1970, which makes him 56 years old.
Where was Bachirou Salou born?
Bachirou Salou was born in Lomé, Togo.
Which national team does Bachirou Salou play for?
Bachirou Salou played international football for Togo. He has 38 caps and 17 goals on record.
Which clubs has Bachirou Salou played for?
Bachirou Salou's recorded clubs are Borussia Mönchengladbach, MSV Duisburg, Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht Frankfurt, F.C. Hansa Rostock, SC Kapellen-Erft, K.A.S. Eupen and Alemannia Aachen.
How tall is Bachirou Salou?
Bachirou Salou is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What position does Bachirou Salou play?
Bachirou Salou played as a forward.
