Blaise Kouassi: profile
Blaise Kouassi (born 2 February 1975 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast) is a former Ivorian footballer who played as a centre-back.
Kouassi's senior club career began in 1998 at ASEC Mimosas. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries between 1998 and 2009. The busiest spell of his career was at En Avant de Guingamp (2000–2005): 117 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 191 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Kouassi represented Ivory Coast (1997–2006), earning 33 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Abidjan has produced 288 footballers in our database, including Didier Drogba, Seydou Doumbia and Basile Boli.
Eligibility explained: Why does Blaise Kouassi play for Ivory Coast?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1997 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 1998–2009 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Ivory Coast, France and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (1 in 191)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 61% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Angers SCO (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Edmond Tapsoba, Sadiq Umar and Omar Mascarell (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2000 |  ASEC Mimosas |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2000–2005 |  En Avant de Guingamp |
Ligue 2 | 117 | 1 |
| 2005–2007 | ES Troyes AC |
Ligue 1 | 45 | 0 |
| 2006–2007 |  Al-Rayyan |
Qatar Stars League | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | Al-Rayyan |
Qatar Stars League | 5 | 0 |
| 2007–2009 | Angers SCO |
Ligue 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Total | 191 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2006 | Ivory Coast |
Senior | 33 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Blaise Kouassi?
Blaise Kouassi was born on 2 February 1975, which makes him 51 years old.
Where was Blaise Kouassi born?
Blaise Kouassi was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Blaise Kouassi play for?
Blaise Kouassi played international football for Ivory Coast. He has 33 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Blaise Kouassi played for?
Blaise Kouassi's recorded clubs are ASEC Mimosas, En Avant de Guingamp, ES Troyes AC, Al-Rayyan and Angers SCO.
How tall is Blaise Kouassi?
Blaise Kouassi is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Blaise Kouassi play?
Blaise Kouassi played as a centre-back.
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Bonaventure KalouIvory Coast · b. 1978
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Christian ManfrediniIvory Coast · b. 1975
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Ibrahima BakayokoIvory Coast · b. 1976
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Sam Dominique AbouoIvory Coast · b. 1973
Tchiressoua GuelIvory Coast · b. 1975
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Lassina DiabatéIvory Coast · b. 1974
Olivier TébilyIvory Coast · b. 1975
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Yacouba BambaIvory Coast · b. 1975
Serge DiéIvory Coast · b. 1977
Hamed Modibo DialloIvory Coast · b. 1976