Franck Atsou
Togolese footballer
Togo
Defender
Franck Atsou: profile
Franck Atsou (born 1 August 1978 in Lomé, Togo) is a former Togolese footballer who played as a defender.
Atsou's senior club career began in 1995 at Étoile Filante (Lomé). He played for 8 clubs in 6 countries between 1995 and 2011. His most appearances came at Aboomoslem F.C. (2006–2008), where he made 43 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 82 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Atsou represented Togo (1996–2010), earning 45 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Lomé has produced 93 footballers in our database, including Emmanuel Adebayor, Moustapha Salifou and Kossi Agassa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1996 (aged about 18)
- Club career
- 1995–2011 (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 6: Togo, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Saudi Arabia, Belgium and Iran
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (2 in 82)
- Height
- 188 cm — taller than 76% of Togolese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Esteghlal Ahvaz F.C. (2009)
- Shares a birthday with
- Nwankwo Kanu, Fayçal Fajr and Junior Agogo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1999 | Étoile Filante (Lomé) |
Togolese Championnat National | – | – |
| 1999–2000 |  Asante Kotoko F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2002–2003 |  Africa Sports d'Abidjan |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2003 | Asante Kotoko F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2003–2004 |  Al Hilal SFC |
Saudi Pro League | – | – |
| 2004 |  K. Beringen-Heusden-Zolder |
Belgian First Division B | 3 | 0 |
| 2005–2006 | Al Hilal SFC |
Saudi Pro League | 3 | 0 |
| 2006–2008 |  Aboomoslem F.C. |
Azadegan League | 43 | 1 |
| 2008–2009 | Persepolis F.C. |
Persian Gulf Pro League | 9 | 0 |
| 2009–2011 | Esteghlal Ahvaz F.C. |
Azadegan League | 24 | 1 |
| Total | 82 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2010 | Togo |
Senior | 45 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Franck Atsou?
Franck Atsou was born on 1 August 1978, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was Franck Atsou born?
Franck Atsou was born in Lomé, Togo.
Which national team does Franck Atsou play for?
Franck Atsou played international football for Togo. He has 45 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Franck Atsou played for?
Franck Atsou's recorded clubs are Étoile Filante (Lomé), Asante Kotoko F.C., Africa Sports d'Abidjan, Al Hilal SFC, K. Beringen-Heusden-Zolder, Aboomoslem F.C., Persepolis F.C. and Esteghlal Ahvaz F.C..
How tall is Franck Atsou?
Franck Atsou is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Franck Atsou play?
Franck Atsou played as a defender.
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