Komlan Assignon: profile
Komlan Assignon (born 21 January 1974 in Lomé, Togo) is a retired Togolese footballer who played as a midfielder.
Assignon made the step into senior football with AS Cannes in 1991. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries between 1991 and 2004. His most appearances came at US Créteil-Lusitanos (2001–2002), where he made 8 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 8 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Assignon represented Togo (1997–2002). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Tunisia on 16 February 1998 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Lomé has produced 93 footballers in our database, including Emmanuel Adebayor, Moustapha Salifou and Kossi Agassa.
Nationality explained: Why does Komlan Assignon play for Togo?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1997 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 1998 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 1991–2004 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and Kuwait
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 51% of Togolese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al Jahra SC (2004)
- Shares a birthday with
- Reinildo Mandava, Hannibal Mejbri and Ronwen Williams (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1998 |  AS Cannes |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| 2000–2001 | AS Beauvais Oise |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| 2001–2002 | US Créteil-Lusitanos |
Championnat National 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002–2003 | Poitiers FC |
Championnat National 3 | – | – |
| 2004 |  Al Jahra SC |
Kuwaiti Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 8 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2002 |  Togo |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 Feb 1998 | Tunisia 3–1 Togo | 4 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 6 May 2001 | Togo 3–2 Zambia | 48 | World Cup Qualification |
*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 Komlan Assignon?
Komlan Assignon was born on 21 January 1974, which makes him 52 years old.
Where was Komlan Assignon born?
Komlan Assignon was born in Lomé, Togo.
Which national team does Komlan Assignon play for?
Komlan Assignon played international football for Togo.
Which clubs has Komlan Assignon played for?
Komlan Assignon's recorded clubs are AS Cannes, AS Beauvais Oise, US Créteil-Lusitanos, Poitiers FC and Al Jahra SC.
How tall is Komlan Assignon?
Komlan Assignon is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Komlan Assignon play?
Komlan Assignon played as a midfielder.
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