Didier Zokora: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Didier Zokora: profile

Didier Zokora (born 14 December 1980 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast) is a former Ivorian footballer who played as a midfielder.

Zokora's senior club career began in 1999 at ASEC Mimosas. He played for 8 clubs in 7 countries since 1999. His most appearances came at K.R.C. Genk (2000–2004), where he made 122 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 438 appearances and 2 goals.

At international level, Zokora represented Ivory Coast (2000–2014), earning 123 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Botswana on 22 June 2008 (World Cup Qualification).

Abidjan has produced 288 footballers in our database, including Didier Drogba, Seydou Doumbia and Basile Boli.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2000 (aged about 20)
First international goal: 2008 – aged 27 (match)
Countries played in: 7: Ivory Coast, Belgium, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Turkey and India
Club goals per game: 0.00 (2 in 438)
Height: 179 cm — taller than 42% of Ivorian internationals on record
Latest move: FC Pune City (2015)
Shares a birthday with: Samuel Oum Gouet, Christopher Bonsu Baah and Sipho Chaine (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1999–2000	ASEC Mimosas	Ligue 1	10	1
2000–2004	K.R.C. Genk	Belgian Pro League	122	1
2004–2006	AS Saint-Étienne	Ligue 2	66	0
2006–2009	Tottenham Hotspur F.C.	Premier League	88	0
2009–2011	Sevilla FC	La Liga	49	0
2011–2014	Trabzonspor	Süper Lig	78	0
2014–2015	Akhisar Belediyespor	TFF First League	25	0
2015–	FC Pune City	Indian Super League	–	–
	Total		438	2

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2000–2014	Ivory Coast	Senior	123	1

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	22 Jun 2008	Ivory Coast 4–0 Botswana	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 Didier Zokora?

Didier Zokora was born on 14 December 1980, which makes him 45 years old.

Where was Didier Zokora born?

Didier Zokora was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Which national team does Didier Zokora play for?

Didier Zokora played international football for Ivory Coast. He has 123 caps and 1 goal on record.

Which clubs has Didier Zokora played for?

Didier Zokora's recorded clubs are ASEC Mimosas, K.R.C. Genk, AS Saint-Étienne, Tottenham Hotspur F.C., Sevilla FC, Trabzonspor, Akhisar Belediyespor and FC Pune City.

How tall is Didier Zokora?

Didier Zokora is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.

What position does Didier Zokora play?

Didier Zokora played as a midfielder.