Marco Zoro
Ivorian footballer
Ivory Coast
Defender
Marco Zoro: profile
Marco Zoro (born 27 December 1983 in Anyama, Ivory Coast) is a former Ivorian footballer who played as a defender.
Zoro started out at U.S. Salernitana 1919 in 1999. He played for 7 clubs in 5 countries between 1999 and 2014. His most appearances came at A.C.R. Messina (2003–2007), where he made 116 appearances and scored 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 276 appearances and 9 goals.
At international level, Zoro represented Ivory Coast (2003–2010), earning 22 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Anyama has produced 14 footballers in our database, including Gervinho, Arouna Koné and Benjamin Angoua.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 20)
- Club career
- 1999–2014 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Italy, Portugal, Romania, France and Greece
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (9 in 276)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 61% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- OFI Crete F.C. (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Adil Rami, Ghislain Konan and Elias Saad (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2002 |  U.S. Salernitana 1919 |
Serie C | 55 | 1 |
| 2003–2007 | A.C.R. Messina |
Serie C | 116 | 5 |
| 2007–2011 |  S.L. Benfica |
Primeira Liga | 2 | 1 |
| 2008–2010 | Vitória F.C. |
Campeonato de Portugal | 30 | 0 |
| 2011 |  FC U Craiova 1948 |
Liga III | 14 | 0 |
| 2012–2013 |  Angers SCO |
Ligue 1 | 32 | 2 |
| 2013–2014 |  OFI Crete F.C. |
Super League Greece | 27 | 0 |
| Total | 276 | 9 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2010 | Ivory Coast |
Senior | 22 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Marco Zoro?
Marco Zoro was born on 27 December 1983, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Marco Zoro born?
Marco Zoro was born in Anyama, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Marco Zoro play for?
Marco Zoro played international football for Ivory Coast. He has 22 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Marco Zoro played for?
Marco Zoro's recorded clubs are U.S. Salernitana 1919, A.C.R. Messina, S.L. Benfica, Vitória F.C., FC U Craiova 1948, Angers SCO and OFI Crete F.C..
How tall is Marco Zoro?
Marco Zoro is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Marco Zoro play?
Marco Zoro played as a defender.
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Kolo TouréIvory Coast · b. 1981
Salomon KalouIvory Coast · b. 1985
Seydou DoumbiaIvory Coast · b. 1985
Emmanuel EbouéIvory Coast · b. 1983
Didier ZokoraIvory Coast · b. 1980
Cheick TiotéIvory Coast · b. 1986
Arthur BokaIvory Coast · b. 1983
RomaricIvory Coast · b. 1983
Arouna KonéIvory Coast · b. 1983
Sol BambaIvory Coast · b. 1985
Aruna DindaneIvory Coast · b. 1980