Giovanni Sio: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Giovanni Sio: profile

Giovanni Sio (born 31 March 1989 in Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire, France) is a former Ivorian footballer who played as a forward.

Sio made the step into senior football with Real Sociedad B in 2007. He played for 9 clubs in 4 countries since 2007. His most appearances came at Real Sociedad B (2007–2009), where he made 37 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 109 appearances and 19 goals.

At international level, Sio represented Ivory Coast (2013–2014), earning 14 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Liberia on 17 November 2015 (World Cup Qualification). Before committing to Ivory Coast, he had represented France U16, France U17 and France U18.

Nationality explained: Why does Giovanni Sio play for Ivory Coast?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2013 (aged about 24)
First international goal: 2015 – aged 26 (match)
Countries played in: 4: Spain, Switzerland, Germany and France
Club goals per game: 0.17 (19 in 109)
Height: 180 cm — taller than 47% of Ivorian internationals on record
Latest move: SC Bastia (2015)
Shares a birthday with: Nordin Amrabat, Syam Ben Youssef and Stephen Tataw (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2007–2009	Real Sociedad B	LaLiga 2	37	0
2007–2009	Real Sociedad	La Liga	–	–
2009–2012	FC Sion	Swiss Super League	–	–
2012–2013	VfL Wolfsburg	2. Bundesliga	10	0
2012–2013	FC Augsburg	Bundesliga	6	0
2013	FC Sochaux-Montbéliard	Ligue 2	13	4
2013–2015	FC Basel	Swiss Super League	30	10
2015	SC Bastia	Ligue 2	13	5
2015–	Stade Rennais F.C.	Ligue 1	–	–
	Total		109	19

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2002–2003	France U16	Under-16	14	0
2004–2005	France U17	Under-17	9	0
2006–2007	France U18	Under-18	15	1
2013–2014	Ivory Coast	Senior	14	2

International goals (2)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	17 Nov 2015	Ivory Coast 3–0 Liberia	16	World Cup Qualification
2	17 Nov 2015	Ivory Coast 3–0 Liberia	35	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 Giovanni Sio?

Giovanni Sio was born on 31 March 1989, which makes him 37 years old.

Where was Giovanni Sio born?

Giovanni Sio was born in Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire, France.

Which national team does Giovanni Sio play for?

Giovanni Sio played international football for Ivory Coast. He has 14 caps and 2 goals on record.

Which clubs has Giovanni Sio played for?

Giovanni Sio's recorded clubs are Real Sociedad B, Real Sociedad, FC Sion, VfL Wolfsburg, FC Augsburg, FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, FC Basel, SC Bastia and Stade Rennais F.C..

How tall is Giovanni Sio?

Giovanni Sio is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.

What position does Giovanni Sio play?

Giovanni Sio played as a forward.