Gadji Celi
Ivorian association football player
Ivory Coast
Midfielder
Gadji Celi: profile
Gadji Celi (born 1 May 1961 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast) is a former Ivorian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Celi made the step into senior football with Stella Club d'Adjamé in 1980. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 1980 and 1992. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Sète (1986–1989): 46 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 46 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Celi represented Ivory Coast (1984–1992).
Abidjan has produced 288 footballers in our database, including Didier Drogba, Seydou Doumbia and Basile Boli.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1984 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 1980–1992 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Ivory Coast and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (1 in 46)
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 30% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Shares a birthday with
- Marc-Vivien Foé, Jean-Christophe Bahebeck and Sammy Ameobi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–1982 | Stella Club d'Adjamé |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1983–1986 | ASEC Mimosas |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1986–1989 |  FC Sète |
Championnat National 1 | 46 | 1 |
| 1989–1992 | ASEC Mimosas |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| Total | 46 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–1992 | Ivory Coast |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Gadji Celi?
Gadji Celi was born on 1 May 1961, which makes him 65 years old.
Where was Gadji Celi born?
Gadji Celi was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Gadji Celi play for?
Gadji Celi played international football for Ivory Coast.
Which clubs has Gadji Celi played for?
Gadji Celi's recorded clubs are Stella Club d'Adjamé, ASEC Mimosas and FC Sète.
How tall is Gadji Celi?
Gadji Celi is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Gadji Celi play?
Gadji Celi played as a midfielder.
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