Ghislain Akassou
Ivorian footballer
Ivory Coast
Defender
Ghislain Akassou: profile
Ghislain Akassou (born 15 February 1975 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast) is a former Ivorian footballer who played as a defender.
Akassou's senior club career began in 1995 at ASEC Mimosas. He played for 7 clubs in 3 countries between 1995 and 2006. His most appearances came at FC Lugano (1998–2000), where he made 33 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 112 appearances and 7 goals.
At international level, Akassou represented Ivory Coast (1996–2003), earning 15 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Rwanda on 9 April 2000 (World Cup Qualification).
Abidjan has produced 288 footballers in our database, including Didier Drogba, Seydou Doumbia and Basile Boli.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1996 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2000 – aged 25 (match)
- Club career
- 1995–2006 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Ivory Coast, Switzerland and Italy
- Club goals per game
- 0.06 (7 in 112)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 61% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio (2006)
- Shares a birthday with
- Geoffrey Kondogbia, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Dylan Batubinsika (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1998 | ASEC Mimosas |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1998–2000 |  FC Lugano |
Swiss Super League | 33 | 1 |
| 2000–2002 |  Pistoiese FC |
Serie D | 31 | 2 |
| 2002–2004 | Siena FC |
Serie D | 10 | 0 |
| 2004–2005 | A.C. Prato |
Serie D | 23 | 3 |
| 2005 | Latina Calcio 1932 |
Serie D | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio |
Serie D | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 112 | 7 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2003 | Ivory Coast |
Senior | 15 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 Apr 2000 | Rwanda 2–2 Ivory Coast | 45 | 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 Ghislain Akassou?
Ghislain Akassou was born on 15 February 1975, which makes him 51 years old.
Where was Ghislain Akassou born?
Ghislain Akassou was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Ghislain Akassou play for?
Ghislain Akassou played international football for Ivory Coast. He has 15 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Ghislain Akassou played for?
Ghislain Akassou's recorded clubs are ASEC Mimosas, FC Lugano, Pistoiese FC, Siena FC, A.C. Prato, Latina Calcio 1932 and S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio.
How tall is Ghislain Akassou?
Ghislain Akassou is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Ghislain Akassou play?
Ghislain Akassou played as a defender.
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Didier DrogbaIvory Coast · b. 1978
Bonaventure KalouIvory Coast · b. 1978
Jean-Jacques TiziéIvory Coast · b. 1972
C
Christian ManfrediniIvory Coast · b. 1975
Blaise KouassiIvory Coast · b. 1975
I
Ibrahima BakayokoIvory Coast · b. 1976
S
Sam Dominique AbouoIvory Coast · b. 1973
Tchiressoua GuelIvory Coast · b. 1975
L
Lassina DiabatéIvory Coast · b. 1974
Olivier TébilyIvory Coast · b. 1975
Y
Yacouba BambaIvory Coast · b. 1975
Serge DiéIvory Coast · b. 1977