Laurent Pokou
Ivorian footballer (1947-2016)
Ivory Coast
Forward
Laurent Pokou: profile
Laurent Pokou (born 10 August 1947 in Treichville, Ivory Coast) was an Ivorian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 13 November 2016.
Pokou made the step into senior football with ASEC Mimosas in 1966. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1966 and 1983. His most appearances came at Stade Rennais F.C. (1974–1977), where he made 63 appearances and scored 44 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 94 appearances and 53 goals.
At international level, Pokou represented Ivory Coast (1967–1980), earning 70 caps and scoring 0 goals. Our match database lists 15 of his international goals; the first came against Algeria on 12 January 1968 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Treichville has produced 8 footballers in our database, including Steve Gohouri, François Zahoui and Moussa Traoré.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1967 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 1968 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 1966–1983 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Ivory Coast and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.56 (53 in 94)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 37% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Shares a birthday with
- Hossam Hassan, Saïd Benrahma and Ibrahim Hassan (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966–1973 | ASEC Mimosas |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1974–1977 |  Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | 63 | 44 |
| 1977–1978 | A.S. Nancy-Lorraine |
Ligue 2 | 19 | 3 |
| 1978–1979 | Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | 12 | 6 |
| 1979–1982 | ASEC Mimosas |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1982–1983 | Rio Sport d'Anyama |
– | – | |
| Total | 94 | 53 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967–1980 | Ivory Coast |
Senior | 70 | – |
International goals (15)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 Jan 1968 | Algeria 0–3 Ivory Coast | 25 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 12 Jan 1968 | Algeria 0–3 Ivory Coast | 65 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 16 Jan 1968 | Ivory Coast 2–1 Uganda | Africa Cup of Nations | |
| 4 | 19 Jan 1968 | Ghana 4–3 Ivory Coast | Africa Cup of Nations | |
| 5 | 19 Jan 1968 | Ghana 4–3 Ivory Coast | Africa Cup of Nations | |
| 6 | 21 Jan 1968 | Ethiopia 0–1 Ivory Coast | 28 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 7 | 6 Feb 1970 | Cameroon 3–2 Ivory Coast | 25 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 8 | 6 Feb 1970 | Cameroon 3–2 Ivory Coast | 45 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 9 | 10 Feb 1970 | Ethiopia 1–6 Ivory Coast | 21 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 10 | 10 Feb 1970 | Ethiopia 1–6 Ivory Coast | 60 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 11 | 10 Feb 1970 | Ethiopia 1–6 Ivory Coast | 71 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 12 | 10 Feb 1970 | Ethiopia 1–6 Ivory Coast | 80 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 13 | 10 Feb 1970 | Ethiopia 1–6 Ivory Coast | 87 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 14 | 16 Feb 1970 | Egypt 3–1 Ivory Coast | 72 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 15 | 3 Jun 1973 | Morocco 4–1 Ivory Coast | 61 | 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
Where was Laurent Pokou born?
Laurent Pokou was born in Treichville, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Laurent Pokou play for?
Laurent Pokou played international football for Ivory Coast. He has 70 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Laurent Pokou played for?
Laurent Pokou's recorded clubs are ASEC Mimosas, Stade Rennais F.C., A.S. Nancy-Lorraine and Rio Sport d'Anyama.
How tall is Laurent Pokou?
Laurent Pokou is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Laurent Pokou play?
Laurent Pokou played as a forward.