Emmanuel Imorou
Beninese and French association football player
Emmanuel Imorou: profile
Emmanuel Imorou (born 16 September 1988 in Bourges, France) is a former Beninese footballer who played as a defender.
Imorou's senior club career began in 2008 at LB Châteauroux. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries between 2008 and 2019. The busiest spell of his career was at Clermont Foot 63 (2012–2014): 62 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 123 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Imorou represented Benin (2010–present).
Eligibility explained: Why does Emmanuel Imorou play for Benin?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2010 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 2008–2019 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, Portugal and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (2 in 123)
- Height
- 181 cm — taller than 58% of Beninese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Cercle Brugge K.S.V. (31 Aug 2017)
- Shares a birthday with
- Godfrey Oboabona, Adel Chedli and Thabet El-Batal (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2011 |  LB Châteauroux |
Championnat National 1 | 36 | 0 |
| 2009–2010 | FC Gueugnon |
Championnat National 3 | 22 | 1 |
| 2011–2012 |  S.C. Braga |
Primeira Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 2012–2014 | Clermont Foot 63 |
Ligue 2 | 62 | 1 |
| 2014–2019 | Stade Malherbe Caen |
Ligue 3 | – | – |
| 2017–2018 |  Cercle Brugge K.S.V. |
Belgian Pro League | – | – |
| Total | 123 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010– |  Benin |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Emmanuel Imorou?
Emmanuel Imorou was born on 16 September 1988, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Emmanuel Imorou born?
Emmanuel Imorou was born in Bourges, France.
Which national team does Emmanuel Imorou play for?
Emmanuel Imorou played international football for Benin.
Which clubs has Emmanuel Imorou played for?
Emmanuel Imorou's recorded clubs are LB Châteauroux, FC Gueugnon, S.C. Braga, Clermont Foot 63, Stade Malherbe Caen and Cercle Brugge K.S.V..
How tall is Emmanuel Imorou?
Emmanuel Imorou is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Emmanuel Imorou play?
Emmanuel Imorou played as a defender.
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