Lucien Kassi-Kouadio
Ivorian association football player (1963–2024)
Ivory Coast
Forward
Lucien Kassi-Kouadio: profile
Lucien Kassi-Kouadio (born 12 December 1963 in Ivory Coast) was an Ivorian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 4 December 2024.
Kassi-Kouadio started out at ASEC Mimosas in 1980. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1980 and 1995. His most appearances came at AS Cannes (1985–1986), where he made 4 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 4 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Kassi-Kouadio represented Ivory Coast (1989–1992), earning 9 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Morocco on 20 March 1986 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Ivory Coast has produced 102 footballers in our database, including Simon Deli, Jean Evrard Kouassi and Tallo Gadji.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1989 (aged about 26)
- First international goal
- 1986 – aged 22 (match)
- Club career
- 1980–1995 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Ivory Coast and France
- Height
- 172 cm — taller than 15% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Africa Sports d'Abidjan (1994)
- Shares a birthday with
- Victor Moses, Nathaniel Chalobah and Adam Larsen Kwarasey (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–1985 | ASEC Mimosas |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1985–1986 |  AS Cannes |
Championnat National 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986–1987 | FC Montceau |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| 1987–1994 | ASEC Mimosas |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1994–1995 | Africa Sports d'Abidjan |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| Total | 4 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1992 | Ivory Coast |
Senior | 9 | 1 |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 Mar 1986 | Ivory Coast 3–2 Morocco | 38 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 20 Mar 1986 | Ivory Coast 3–2 Morocco | 68 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 10 Oct 1992 | Ivory Coast 6–0 Botswana | 70 | 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 Lucien Kassi-Kouadio born?
Lucien Kassi-Kouadio was born in Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Lucien Kassi-Kouadio play for?
Lucien Kassi-Kouadio played international football for Ivory Coast. He has 9 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Lucien Kassi-Kouadio played for?
Lucien Kassi-Kouadio's recorded clubs are ASEC Mimosas, AS Cannes, FC Montceau and Africa Sports d'Abidjan.
How tall is Lucien Kassi-Kouadio?
Lucien Kassi-Kouadio is 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Lucien Kassi-Kouadio play?
Lucien Kassi-Kouadio played as a forward.
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