François Zahoui
Ivorian football player and manager (born 1961)
Ivory Coast
Midfielder
François Zahoui: profile
François Zahoui (born 21 August 1962 in Treichville, Ivory Coast) is a retired Ivorian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Zahoui's senior club career began in 1981 at Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 1981 and 1992. His most appearances came at A.S. Nancy-Lorraine (1983–1987), where he made 112 appearances and scored 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 123 appearances and 8 goals.
At international level, Zahoui represented Ivory Coast (1986–1987).
Treichville has produced 8 footballers in our database, including Steve Gohouri, Laurent Pokou and Moussa Traoré.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1986 (aged about 24)
- Club career
- 1981–1992 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Italy and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (8 in 123)
- Height
- 174 cm — taller than 20% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Shares a birthday with
- Sofyan Amrabat, Zion Suzuki and Yahia Fofana (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1983 |  Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC |
Serie B | 11 | 0 |
| 1983–1987 |  A.S. Nancy-Lorraine |
Ligue 2 | 112 | 8 |
| 1988–1992 | Sporting Toulon Var |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| Total | 123 | 8 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1987 | Ivory Coast |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is François Zahoui?
François Zahoui was born on 21 August 1962, which makes him 64 years old.
Where was François Zahoui born?
François Zahoui was born in Treichville, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does François Zahoui play for?
François Zahoui played international football for Ivory Coast.
Which clubs has François Zahoui played for?
François Zahoui's recorded clubs are Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC, A.S. Nancy-Lorraine and Sporting Toulon Var.
How tall is François Zahoui?
François Zahoui is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does François Zahoui play?
François Zahoui played as a midfielder.
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