Issouf Sanou
Burkinabe footballer
Burkina Faso
Forward
Issouf Sanou: profile
Issouf Sanou (born 18 January 1979 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso) is a retired Burkinabé footballer who played as a forward.
Sanou made the step into senior football with ASFA Yennenga in 2001. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries since 2001. His most appearances came at Raja Club Athletic (2004–2006), where he made 46 appearances and scored 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 91 appearances and 21 goals.
At international level, Sanou represented Burkina Faso (2004–2006), earning 2 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Ouagadougou has produced 86 footballers in our database, including Edmond Tapsoba, Alban Lafont and Bakary Koné.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2004 (aged about 25)
- Countries played in
- 2: Burkina Faso and Morocco
- Club goals per game
- 0.23 (21 in 91)
- Latest move
- Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou (2006)
- Shares a birthday with
- Anass Salah-Eddine, Alaixys Romao and Stéphane Badji (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2004 | ASFA Yennenga |
Burkinabé Premier League | 45 | 17 |
| 2004–2006 |  Raja Club Athletic |
Botola Pro 1 | 46 | 4 |
| 2006– | Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou |
Burkinabé Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 91 | 21 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 | Burkina Faso |
Senior | 2 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Issouf Sanou?
Issouf Sanou was born on 18 January 1979, which makes him 47 years old.
Where was Issouf Sanou born?
Issouf Sanou was born in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Which national team does Issouf Sanou play for?
Issouf Sanou played international football for Burkina Faso. He has 2 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Issouf Sanou played for?
Issouf Sanou's recorded clubs are ASFA Yennenga, Raja Club Athletic and Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou.
What position does Issouf Sanou play?
Issouf Sanou played as a forward.
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