Evann Guessand
Ivorian-French footballer (born 2001)
Evann Guessand: profile
Evann Guessand (born 1 July 2001 in Ajaccio, France) is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a forward for Aston Villa F.C..
Guessand's senior club career began in 2018 at OGC Nice II. He has played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2018. The busiest spell of his career was at OGC Nice (2020–2025): 89 appearances and 19 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 178 appearances and 38 goals.
At international level, Guessand has represented Ivory Coast (2024–present), earning 10 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Burundi on 21 March 2025 (World Cup Qualification).
Ajaccio has produced 4 footballers in our database, including Wahbi Khazri, Nacim Dendani and Foued Kahlaoui.
Eligibility explained: Why does Evann Guessand play for Ivory Coast?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2024 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 2025 – aged 23 (match)
- Club career
- 2018–present (9 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, Switzerland and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.21 (38 in 178)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 75% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Aston Villa F.C. (2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Rigobert Song, Mehdi Carcela-González and Mohamed Abdel-Shafy (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2020 |  OGC Nice II |
Championnat National 1 | 25 | 9 |
| 2020–2021 |  FC Lausanne-Sport |
Swiss Super League | 34 | 7 |
| 2020–2025 | OGC Nice |
Ligue 1 | 89 | 19 |
| 2022–2023 | FC Nantes |
Ligue 2 | 30 | 3 |
| 2025– |  Aston Villa F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 178 | 38 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024– |  Ivory Coast |
Senior | 10 | 1 |
International goals (4)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 Mar 2025 | Burundi 0–1 Ivory Coast | 16 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 10 Oct 2025 | Seychelles 0–7 Ivory Coast | 39 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 31 Dec 2025 | Gabon 2–3 Ivory Coast | 84 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 28 Mar 2026 | Ivory Coast 4–0 South Korea | 35 | International Friendly |
*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 Evann Guessand?
Evann Guessand was born on 1 July 2001, which makes him 25 years old.
Where was Evann Guessand born?
Evann Guessand was born in Ajaccio, France.
Which national team does Evann Guessand play for?
Evann Guessand plays international football for Ivory Coast. He has 10 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Evann Guessand played for?
Evann Guessand's recorded clubs are OGC Nice II, FC Lausanne-Sport, OGC Nice, FC Nantes and Aston Villa F.C..
What team does Evann Guessand play for now?
According to the latest data, Evann Guessand plays for Aston Villa F.C..
How tall is Evann Guessand?
Evann Guessand is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Evann Guessand play?
Evann Guessand plays as a forward.
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