Benjamin Angoua: profile
Benjamin Angoua (born 28 November 1986 in Anyama, Ivory Coast) is a retired Ivorian footballer who played as a defender.
Angoua started out at Africa Sports d'Abidjan in 2004. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2004. The busiest spell of his career was at Valenciennes F.C. (2010–2014): 106 appearances and 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 242 appearances and 5 goals.
At international level, Angoua represented Ivory Coast (2008–2013), earning 17 caps and scoring 1 goal. He also played for Ivory Coast at under-20 and under-23 level.
Anyama has produced 14 footballers in our database, including Gervinho, Arouna Koné and Marco Zoro.
Eligibility explained: Why does Benjamin Angoua play for Ivory Coast?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2008 (aged about 22)
- Countries played in
- 3: Ivory Coast, Hungary and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (5 in 242)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 37% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- En Avant de Guingamp (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Abdelhamid Sabiri, Landry Nguémo and Farès Chaïbi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 |  Africa Sports d'Abidjan |
Ligue 1 | 41 | 1 |
| 2006–2010 |  Kispest-Honvéd FC |
Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 95 | 1 |
| 2010–2014 |  Valenciennes F.C. |
Ligue 2 | 106 | 3 |
| 2014– | En Avant de Guingamp |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| Total | 242 | 5 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2008 | Côte d'Ivoire U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
| 2008 | Ivory Coast Olympic |
Under-23 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008–2013 | Ivory Coast |
Senior | 17 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Benjamin Angoua?
Benjamin Angoua was born on 28 November 1986, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Benjamin Angoua born?
Benjamin Angoua was born in Anyama, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Benjamin Angoua play for?
Benjamin Angoua played international football for Ivory Coast. He has 17 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Benjamin Angoua played for?
Benjamin Angoua's recorded clubs are Africa Sports d'Abidjan, Kispest-Honvéd FC, Valenciennes F.C. and En Avant de Guingamp.
How tall is Benjamin Angoua?
Benjamin Angoua is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Benjamin Angoua play?
Benjamin Angoua played as a defender.
Ivorian players of the same generation
Yaya TouréIvory Coast · b. 1983
Salomon KalouIvory Coast · b. 1985
GervinhoIvory Coast · b. 1987
Seydou DoumbiaIvory Coast · b. 1985
Wilfried BonyIvory Coast · b. 1988
Emmanuel EbouéIvory Coast · b. 1983
Cheick TiotéIvory Coast · b. 1986
Arthur BokaIvory Coast · b. 1983
RomaricIvory Coast · b. 1983
Arouna KonéIvory Coast · b. 1983
Sol BambaIvory Coast · b. 1985
Max GradelIvory Coast · b. 1987