Djima Oyawolé: profile
Djima Oyawolé (born 18 October 1976 in Tsévié, Togo) is a former Togolese footballer who played as a forward.
Oyawolé started out at FC Metz in 1996. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries between 1996 and 2007. The busiest spell of his career was at Shenzhen F.C. (2003–2005): 50 appearances and 14 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 129 appearances and 41 goals.
At international level, Oyawolé represented Togo (1997–2006). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Senegal on 2 June 1996 (World Cup Qualification).
Tsévié has produced 7 footballers in our database, including Kuami Agboh, Kodjo Jean Claude Aziangbe and Edmond Apéti.
Eligibility explained: Why does Djima Oyawolé play for Togo?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1997 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 1996 – aged 19 (match)
- Club career
- 1996–2007 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, Belgium and People's Republic of China
- Club goals per game
- 0.32 (41 in 129)
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 18% of Togolese internationals on record
- Latest move
- KAA Gent (2006)
- Shares a birthday with
- Efe Ambrose, Christian Bassogog and Daniel Opare (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2001 |  FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 1997–1998 | F.C. Lorient |
Ligue 1 | 29 | 7 |
| 1998–1999 | ES Troyes AC |
Ligue 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999–2000 | CS Louhans-Cuiseaux |
Football league of Burgundy | 6 | 2 |
| 2001–2003 |  KAA Gent |
Belgian Pro League | 43 | 18 |
| 2003–2005 |  Shenzhen F.C. |
China League One | 50 | 14 |
| 2006–2007 | KAA Gent |
Belgian Pro League | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 129 | 41 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2006 |  Togo |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Jun 1996 | Togo 2–1 Senegal | 31 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 6 Apr 1997 | Angola 3–1 Togo | 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 Djima Oyawolé?
Djima Oyawolé was born on 18 October 1976, which makes him 50 years old.
Where was Djima Oyawolé born?
Djima Oyawolé was born in Tsévié, Togo.
Which national team does Djima Oyawolé play for?
Djima Oyawolé played international football for Togo.
Which clubs has Djima Oyawolé played for?
Djima Oyawolé's recorded clubs are FC Metz, F.C. Lorient, ES Troyes AC, CS Louhans-Cuiseaux, KAA Gent and Shenzhen F.C..
How tall is Djima Oyawolé?
Djima Oyawolé is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Djima Oyawolé play?
Djima Oyawolé played as a forward.
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Robert MalmTogo · b. 1973
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