Djiman Koukou

Djiman Koukou

Beninese and French footballer

Benin Midfielder Nationality explained
35Age
1Int'l goals*
8Clubs
159Club apps
13Club goals
185Height (cm)

Djiman Koukou: profile

Djiman Koukou (born 14 November 1990 in Porto-Novo, Benin) is a retired Beninese footballer who played as a midfielder.

Koukou started out at Requins de l'Atlantique FC in 2004. He played for 8 clubs in 3 countries since 2004. His most appearances came at Requins de l'Atlantique FC (2004–2007), where he made 50 appearances and scored 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 159 appearances and 13 goals.

At international level, Koukou represented Benin (2008–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Sudan on 14 November 2009 (World Cup Qualification).

Porto-Novo has produced 20 footballers in our database, including Moussa Latoundji, Séïdath Tchomogo and Anicet Adjamossi.

Nationality explained: Why does Djiman Koukou play for Benin?

Key facts

Senior international debut
2008 (aged about 18)
First international goal
2009 – aged 19 (match)
Countries played in
3: Benin, France and Portugal
Club goals per game
0.08 (13 in 159)
Height
185 cm — taller than 80% of Beninese internationals on record
Latest move
Chamois Niortais F.C. (2013)
Shares a birthday with
Samuel Umtiti, Noussair Mazraoui and Yan Diomande (more)

Club career

YearsClubLeagueAppsGoals
2004–2007 Requins de l'Atlantique FC Benin Premier League 50 7
2007–2009 Soleil FC Benin Premier League 37 5
2009–2010 Evian Thonon Gaillard F.C. Championnat National 3 15 0
2010–2011 US Créteil-Lusitanos Championnat National 1 33 1
2011–2012 S.C. Beira-Mar Primeira Liga – –
2011–2012 C.F. Os Belenenses Liga Portugal 2 18 0
2012 UMS Montélimar – –
2012–2013 UMS Montélimar 6 0
2013– Chamois Niortais F.C. Championnat National 1 – –
Total15913

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

International career

YearsTeamLevelCapsGoals
2008– Benin Senior ––

International goals (1)

#DateMatchMinCompetition
114 Nov 2009 Sudan 1–2 Benin 62 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 Djiman Koukou?

Djiman Koukou was born on 14 November 1990, which makes him 35 years old.

Where was Djiman Koukou born?

Djiman Koukou was born in Porto-Novo, Benin.

Which national team does Djiman Koukou play for?

Djiman Koukou played international football for Benin.

Which clubs has Djiman Koukou played for?

Djiman Koukou's recorded clubs are Requins de l'Atlantique FC, Soleil FC, Evian Thonon Gaillard F.C., US Créteil-Lusitanos, S.C. Beira-Mar, C.F. Os Belenenses, UMS Montélimar and Chamois Niortais F.C..

How tall is Djiman Koukou?

Djiman Koukou is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.

What position does Djiman Koukou play?

Djiman Koukou played as a midfielder.

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