Ismaël Koudou
Burkinabe footballer
Burkina Faso
Forward
Ismaël Koudou: profile
Ismaël Koudou (born 27 September 1975 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso) is a retired Burkinabé footballer who played as a forward.
Koudou made the step into senior football with ASFA Yennenga in 1995. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 1995 and 2009. His most appearances came at ASFA Yennenga (1995–2009), where he made 58 appearances and scored 30 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 117 appearances and 47 goals.
At international level, Koudou represented Burkina Faso (1997–2001), earning 35 caps and scoring 0 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Egypt on 1 February 2000 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Ouagadougou has produced 86 footballers in our database, including Edmond Tapsoba, Alban Lafont and Bakary Koné.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1997 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2000 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 1995–2009 (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Burkina Faso, Algeria and Kuwait
- Club goals per game
- 0.40 (47 in 117)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 49% of Burkinabé internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al Jahra SC (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Frédéric Bulot, Maxwel Cornet and Uche Okechukwu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2009 | ASFA Yennenga |
Burkinabé Premier League | 58 | 30 |
| 2002–2004 |  WA Tlemcen |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 35 | 7 |
| 2005 |  Khaitan Sporting Club |
Kuwaiti Premier League | 24 | 10 |
| 2007–2008 | Al Jahra SC |
Kuwaiti Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 117 | 47 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2001 | Burkina Faso |
Senior | 35 | 0 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Feb 2000 | Egypt 4–2 Burkina Faso | 10 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Ismaël Koudou?
Ismaël Koudou was born on 27 September 1975, which makes him 51 years old.
Where was Ismaël Koudou born?
Ismaël Koudou was born in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Which national team does Ismaël Koudou play for?
Ismaël Koudou played international football for Burkina Faso. He has 35 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Ismaël Koudou played for?
Ismaël Koudou's recorded clubs are ASFA Yennenga, WA Tlemcen, Khaitan Sporting Club and Al Jahra SC.
How tall is Ismaël Koudou?
Ismaël Koudou is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Ismaël Koudou play?
Ismaël Koudou played as a forward.
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