Cheick Tioté
Ivorian footballer (1986–2017)
Ivory Coast
Midfielder
Cheick Tioté: profile
Cheick Tioté (born 21 June 1986 in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast) was an Ivorian footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 5 June 2017.
Tioté started out at R.S.C. Anderlecht in 2005. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2005. His most appearances came at FC Twente (2008–2010), where he made 58 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 88 appearances and 3 goals.
At international level, Tioté represented Ivory Coast (2009–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Nigeria on 3 February 2013 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Yamoussoukro has produced 14 footballers in our database, including Simon Adingra, Idrissa Doumbia and Abakar Sylla.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 2013 – aged 26 (match)
- Countries played in
- 3: Belgium, Netherlands and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (3 in 88)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 47% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Newcastle United F.C. (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Gaël Kakuta, Fakhreddine Ben Youssef and Isaac Vorsah (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2008 |  R.S.C. Anderlecht |
Belgian Pro League | 4 | 0 |
| 2007–2008 | Roda JC Kerkrade | Eerste Divisie | 26 | 2 |
| 2008–2010 | FC Twente | Eredivisie | 58 | 1 |
| 2010– |  Newcastle United F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 88 | 3 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009– | Ivory Coast |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 Feb 2013 | Ivory Coast 1–2 Nigeria | 50 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Cheick Tioté born?
Cheick Tioté was born in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Cheick Tioté play for?
Cheick Tioté played international football for Ivory Coast.
Which clubs has Cheick Tioté played for?
Cheick Tioté's recorded clubs are R.S.C. Anderlecht, Roda JC Kerkrade, FC Twente and Newcastle United F.C..
How tall is Cheick Tioté?
Cheick Tioté is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Cheick Tioté play?
Cheick Tioté played as a midfielder.
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