Etienne Bito'o
Gabonese footballer
Gabon
Midfielder
Etienne Bito'o: profile
Etienne Bito'o (born 5 January 1980 in Lambaréné, Gabon) is a former Gabonese footballer who played as a midfielder.
Bito'o's senior club career began in 1999 at AS Mangasport. He played for 8 clubs in 5 countries between 1999 and 2012. His most appearances came at FC 105 Libreville (2001–2002), where he made 27 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 85 appearances and 9 goals.
At international level, Bito'o represented Gabon (2000–2004), earning 13 caps and scoring 8 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Algeria on 5 September 2004 (World Cup Qualification).
Lambaréné has produced 4 footballers in our database, including Paul Kessany, Nathanael Mbourou and Floriss Djave.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2000 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2004 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 1999–2012 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Gabon, Portugal, South Africa, Georgia and Oman
- Club goals per game
- 0.11 (9 in 85)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 34% of Gabonese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al-Nasr SC (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ikechukwu Uche, Afriyie Acquah and Tino Kadewere (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000 | AS Mangasport |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | – | – |
| 2001–2002 | FC 105 Libreville |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | 27 | 1 |
| 2002–2003 |  Gil Vicente F.C. |
Primeira Liga | 11 | 0 |
| 2003–2005 |  Bidvest Wits F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 26 | 5 |
| 2005–2007 | FC 105 Libreville |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007–2009 |  FC Zestaponi |
Erovnuli Liga | 20 | 3 |
| 2009–2010 |  Dhofar Club |
Oman Professional League | – | – |
| 2011 | Al-Nasr SC |
Oman Professional League | – | – |
| 2011–2012 | Missile FC |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | – | – |
| Total | 85 | 9 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2004 | Gabon |
Senior | 13 | 8 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Sep 2004 | Algeria 0–3 Gabon | 84 | 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 Etienne Bito'o?
Etienne Bito'o was born on 5 January 1980, which makes him 46 years old.
Where was Etienne Bito'o born?
Etienne Bito'o was born in Lambaréné, Gabon.
Which national team does Etienne Bito'o play for?
Etienne Bito'o played international football for Gabon. He has 13 caps and 8 goals on record.
Which clubs has Etienne Bito'o played for?
Etienne Bito'o's recorded clubs are AS Mangasport, FC 105 Libreville, Gil Vicente F.C., Bidvest Wits F.C., FC Zestaponi, Dhofar Club, Al-Nasr SC and Missile FC.
How tall is Etienne Bito'o?
Etienne Bito'o is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Etienne Bito'o play?
Etienne Bito'o played as a midfielder.
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