Djakaridja Koné: profile
Djakaridja Koné (born 22 June 1986 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast) is a retired Burkinabé footballer who played as a midfielder.
Koné started out at Hapoel Petah Tikva F.C. in 2005. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries since 2005. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Dinamo Bucharest (2009–2012): 75 appearances and 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 200 appearances and 7 goals.
At international level, Koné represented Burkina Faso (2011–present). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Ethiopia on 25 January 2013 (Africa Cup of Nations). Before committing to Burkina Faso, he had represented Ivory Coast U17.
Abidjan has produced 288 footballers in our database, including Didier Drogba, Seydou Doumbia and Basile Boli.
Eligibility explained: Why does Djakaridja Koné play for Burkina Faso?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 25)
- First international goal
- 2013 – aged 26 (match)
- Countries played in
- 4: Israel, Romania, France and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (7 in 200)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 55% of Burkinabé internationals on record
- Latest move
- Sivasspor (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ambroise Oyongo, Mory Diaw and Kasim Nuhu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2009 |  Hapoel Petah Tikva F.C. |
Israeli Premier League | – | – |
| 2006–2008 | Hapoel Haifa F.C. |
Israeli Premier League | 62 | 2 |
| 2009–2012 |  FC Dinamo Bucharest |
Liga I | 75 | 4 |
| 2012–2015 |  Evian Thonon Gaillard F.C. |
Championnat National 3 | 63 | 1 |
| 2015– |  Sivasspor |
TFF First League | – | – |
| Total | 200 | 7 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011– |  Burkina Faso |
Senior | – | – |
| — |  Ivory Coast U17 |
Under-17 | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 Jan 2013 | Burkina Faso 4–0 Ethiopia | 79 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 12 Oct 2013 | Burkina Faso 3–2 Algeria | 65 | 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 Djakaridja Koné?
Djakaridja Koné was born on 22 June 1986, which makes him 40 years old.
Where was Djakaridja Koné born?
Djakaridja Koné was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Djakaridja Koné play for?
Djakaridja Koné played international football for Burkina Faso.
Which clubs has Djakaridja Koné played for?
Djakaridja Koné's recorded clubs are Hapoel Petah Tikva F.C., Hapoel Haifa F.C., FC Dinamo Bucharest, Evian Thonon Gaillard F.C. and Sivasspor.
How tall is Djakaridja Koné?
Djakaridja Koné is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Djakaridja Koné play?
Djakaridja Koné played as a midfielder.
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