Ibrahim Gnanou
Burkinabé footballer
Burkina Faso
Centre-back
Ibrahim Gnanou: profile
Ibrahim Gnanou (born 8 November 1986 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso) is a retired Burkinabé footballer who played as a centre-back.
Gnanou made the step into senior football with ASFA Yennenga in 2004. He played for 6 clubs in 5 countries since 2004. His most appearances came at FC Alania Vladikavkaz (2009–2012), where he made 66 appearances and scored 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 163 appearances and 26 goals.
At international level, Gnanou represented Burkina Faso (2004–present).
Ouagadougou has produced 86 footballers in our database, including Edmond Tapsoba, Alban Lafont and Bakary Koné.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2004 (aged about 18)
- Countries played in
- 5: Burkina Faso, Moldova, Denmark, Russia and Gabon
- Club goals per game
- 0.16 (26 in 163)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 77% of Burkinabé internationals on record
- Latest move
- Santos FC (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Diomansy Kamara, Ado Onaiwu and Jawhar Mnari (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | ASFA Yennenga |
Burkinabé Premier League | 43 | 7 |
| 2005–2007 |  FC Sheriff Tiraspol |
Moldovan National Division | 53 | 11 |
| 2008 |  FC Midtjylland |
Danish Superliga | 1 | 0 |
| 2009–2012 |  FC Alania Vladikavkaz |
Russian First League | 66 | 8 |
| 2013 | Santos FC |
Burkinabé Premier League | – | – |
| 2013– |  CF Mounana |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | – | – |
| Total | 163 | 26 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004– | Burkina Faso |
Senior | – | – |
| 2005– | Burkina Faso |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ibrahim Gnanou?
Ibrahim Gnanou was born on 8 November 1986, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Ibrahim Gnanou born?
Ibrahim Gnanou was born in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Which national team does Ibrahim Gnanou play for?
Ibrahim Gnanou played international football for Burkina Faso.
Which clubs has Ibrahim Gnanou played for?
Ibrahim Gnanou's recorded clubs are ASFA Yennenga, FC Sheriff Tiraspol, FC Midtjylland, FC Alania Vladikavkaz, Santos FC and CF Mounana.
How tall is Ibrahim Gnanou?
Ibrahim Gnanou is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Ibrahim Gnanou play?
Ibrahim Gnanou played as a centre-back.
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