Didier Ovono
Gabonese footballer
Gabon
Goalkeeper
Didier Ovono: profile
Didier Ovono (born 23 January 1983 in Port-Gentil, Gabon) is a former Gabonese footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Ovono's senior club career began in 2001 at AS Mangasport. He played for 11 clubs in 6 countries since 2001. His most appearances came at Le Mans F.C. (2009–2012), where he made 86 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 175 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Ovono represented Gabon (2003–2019), earning 114 caps and scoring 0 goals. He also played for Gabon at under-23 level.
Port-Gentil has produced 10 footballers in our database, including Alexander Ndoumbou, Bruno Zita Mbanangoyé and Eric Mouloungui.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 20)
- Countries played in
- 6: Gabon, El Salvador, Portugal, Georgia, France and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.00 (0 in 175)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 83% of Gabonese internationals on record
- Latest move
- FCSR Haguenau (2021)
- Shares a birthday with
- Stephen Keshi, Alban Lafont and Ramadan Sobhi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2003 | AS Mangasport |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | – | – |
| 2004 | Sogéa FC |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | – | – |
| 2005 |  Alianza Fútbol Cub |
Tercera División de El Salvador | 36 | 0 |
| 2006–2007 |  F.C. Paços de Ferreira |
Liga Portugal 2 | – | – |
| 2007–2009 |  FC Dinamo Tbilisi |
Erovnuli Liga | 49 | 0 |
| 2009–2012 |  Le Mans F.C. |
Ligue 1 | 86 | 0 |
| 2012–2013 | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard |
Ligue 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013–2017 |  KV Oostende |
Challenger Pro League | – | – |
| 2017–2019 | Paris FC |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2021– | FCSR Haguenau |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| –2001 | AS Stade Mandji |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | – | – |
| Total | 175 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2019 | Gabon |
Senior | 114 | 0 |
| 2012 | Gabon U23 |
Under-23 | 3 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Didier Ovono?
Didier Ovono was born on 23 January 1983, which makes him 43 years old.
Where was Didier Ovono born?
Didier Ovono was born in Port-Gentil, Gabon.
Which national team does Didier Ovono play for?
Didier Ovono played international football for Gabon. He has 114 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Didier Ovono played for?
Didier Ovono's recorded clubs are AS Mangasport, Sogéa FC, Alianza Fútbol Cub, F.C. Paços de Ferreira, FC Dinamo Tbilisi, Le Mans F.C., FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, KV Oostende, Paris FC, FCSR Haguenau and AS Stade Mandji.
How tall is Didier Ovono?
Didier Ovono is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Didier Ovono play?
Didier Ovono played as a goalkeeper.
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Y
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E
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F
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S
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T
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C
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