Gilles Yapi Yapo
Ivorian footballer
Ivory Coast
Midfielder
Gilles Yapi Yapo: profile
Gilles Yapi Yapo (born 30 January 1982 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast) is a former Ivorian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Yapo made the step into senior football with ASEC Mimosas in 1998. He played for 7 clubs in 5 countries since 1998. The busiest spell of his career was at BSC Young Boys (2006–2010): 115 appearances and 15 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 328 appearances and 37 goals.
At international level, Yapo represented Ivory Coast (2000–2010), earning 46 caps and scoring 10 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Madagascar on 1 July 2001 (World Cup Qualification).
Abidjan has produced 288 footballers in our database, including Didier Drogba, Seydou Doumbia and Basile Boli.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2000 (aged about 18)
- First international goal
- 2001 – aged 19 (match)
- Countries played in
- 5: Ivory Coast, Belgium, France, Switzerland and United Arab Emirates
- Club goals per game
- 0.11 (37 in 328)
- Height
- 171 cm — taller than 14% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Zürich (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Omar Gaber, Bradley Cross and Hans Vonk (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2001 | ASEC Mimosas |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2001–2004 |  K.S.K. Beveren |
Belgian First Division B | 67 | 13 |
| 2004 |  FC Nantes |
Ligue 2 | 15 | 1 |
| 2004–2006 | FC Nantes |
Ligue 2 | 45 | 2 |
| 2006 |  BSC Young Boys |
Swiss Super League | 16 | 2 |
| 2006–2010 | BSC Young Boys |
Swiss Super League | 115 | 15 |
| 2010–2013 | FC Basel |
Swiss Super League | 58 | 3 |
| 2013–2014 |  Dubai CSC |
UAE Pro League | 12 | 1 |
| 2014– | FC Zürich |
Swiss Super League | – | – |
| Total | 328 | 37 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2010 | Ivory Coast |
Senior | 46 | 10 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Jul 2001 | Ivory Coast 6–0 Madagascar | 71 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 5 Sep 2004 | Ivory Coast 5–0 Sudan | 25 | 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 Gilles Yapi Yapo?
Gilles Yapi Yapo was born on 30 January 1982, which makes him 44 years old.
Where was Gilles Yapi Yapo born?
Gilles Yapi Yapo was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Gilles Yapi Yapo play for?
Gilles Yapi Yapo played international football for Ivory Coast. He has 46 caps and 10 goals on record.
Which clubs has Gilles Yapi Yapo played for?
Gilles Yapi Yapo's recorded clubs are ASEC Mimosas, K.S.K. Beveren, FC Nantes, BSC Young Boys, FC Basel, Dubai CSC and FC Zürich.
How tall is Gilles Yapi Yapo?
Gilles Yapi Yapo is 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Gilles Yapi Yapo play?
Gilles Yapi Yapo played as a midfielder.
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