Guy Demel
Ivorian and French association football player
Guy Demel: profile
Guy Demel (born 13 June 1981 in Orsay, France) is a former Ivorian footballer who played as a full-back.
Demel made the step into senior football with Nîmes Olympique in 1999. He played for 8 clubs in 3 countries since 1999. The busiest spell of his career was at Hamburger SV (2005–2011): 131 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 282 appearances and 12 goals.
At international level, Demel represented Ivory Coast (2004–2011), earning 32 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Eligibility explained: Why does Guy Demel play for Ivory Coast?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2004 (aged about 23)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, United Kingdom and Germany
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (12 in 282)
- Height
- 189 cm — taller than 90% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Dundee United F.C. (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Thomas Partey, Richard Kingson and Zaidu Sanusi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000 |  Nîmes Olympique |
Championnat National 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000–2002 |  Arsenal F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| 2001–2005 |  Borussia Dortmund II |
3. Liga | 40 | 9 |
| 2002–2005 | Borussia Dortmund |
Bundesliga | 33 | 0 |
| 2005–2011 | Hamburger SV |
Bundesliga | 131 | 2 |
| 2006 | Hamburger SV II |
Regionalliga Nord | 1 | 0 |
| 2011–2015 | West Ham United F.C. |
EFL Championship | 76 | 1 |
| 2015– | Dundee United F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | – | – |
| Total | 282 | 12 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2011 |  Ivory Coast |
Senior | 32 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Guy Demel?
Guy Demel was born on 13 June 1981, which makes him 45 years old.
Where was Guy Demel born?
Guy Demel was born in Orsay, France.
Which national team does Guy Demel play for?
Guy Demel played international football for Ivory Coast. He has 32 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Guy Demel played for?
Guy Demel's recorded clubs are Nîmes Olympique, Arsenal F.C., Borussia Dortmund II, Borussia Dortmund, Hamburger SV, Hamburger SV II, West Ham United F.C. and Dundee United F.C..
How tall is Guy Demel?
Guy Demel is 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Guy Demel play?
Guy Demel played as a full-back.
Ivorian players of the same generation
Didier DrogbaIvory Coast · b. 1978
Yaya TouréIvory Coast · b. 1983
Kolo TouréIvory Coast · b. 1981
Emmanuel EbouéIvory Coast · b. 1983
Didier ZokoraIvory Coast · b. 1980
Boubacar BarryIvory Coast · b. 1979
Arthur BokaIvory Coast · b. 1983
RomaricIvory Coast · b. 1983
Arouna KonéIvory Coast · b. 1983
Aruna DindaneIvory Coast · b. 1980
Abdul Kader KeïtaIvory Coast · b. 1981
Bonaventure KalouIvory Coast · b. 1978