Jean-Paul Abalo: profile
Jean-Paul Abalo (born 26 June 1975 in Lomé, Togo) is a former Togolese footballer who played as a defender.
Abalo's senior club career began in 1992 at OC Agaza. He played for 8 clubs in 5 countries since 1992. The busiest spell of his career was at Amiens SC (1995–2005): 273 appearances and 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 327 appearances and 8 goals.
At international level, Abalo represented Togo (1992–2006), earning 67 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Lomé has produced 93 footballers in our database, including Emmanuel Adebayor, Moustapha Salifou and Kossi Agassa.
Eligibility explained: Why does Jean-Paul Abalo play for Togo?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1992 (aged about 17)
- Countries played in
- 5: Togo, France, Cyprus, Greece and Sudan
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (8 in 327)
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 24% of Togolese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al-Merrikh SC (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Samir Nasri, Doctor Khumalo and Mamadou Sangaré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1993 |  OC Agaza |
Togolese Championnat National | – | – |
| 1993–1995 |  LB Châteauroux |
Championnat National 1 | 29 | 1 |
| 1995–2005 | Amiens SC |
Ligue 3 | 273 | 7 |
| 2005 | USL Dunkerque |
Ligue 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 |  APOEL F.C. |
Cypriot First Division | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 |  Ethnikos O.F.P.F. (men's association football) |
Gamma Ethniki | 9 | 0 |
| 2007–2008 |  Al-Merrikh SC |
Sudani Premier League | 9 | 0 |
| — | Gomido FC |
Togolese Championnat National | – | – |
| Total | 327 | 8 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–2006 | Togo |
Senior | 67 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jean-Paul Abalo?
Jean-Paul Abalo was born on 26 June 1975, which makes him 51 years old.
Where was Jean-Paul Abalo born?
Jean-Paul Abalo was born in Lomé, Togo.
Which national team does Jean-Paul Abalo play for?
Jean-Paul Abalo played international football for Togo. He has 67 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Jean-Paul Abalo played for?
Jean-Paul Abalo's recorded clubs are OC Agaza, LB Châteauroux, Amiens SC, USL Dunkerque, APOEL F.C., Ethnikos O.F.P.F. (men's association football), Al-Merrikh SC and Gomido FC.
How tall is Jean-Paul Abalo?
Jean-Paul Abalo is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Jean-Paul Abalo play?
Jean-Paul Abalo played as a defender.
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