Massamasso Tchangai: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Massamasso Tchangai: profile

Massamasso Tchangai (born 8 August 1978 in Atakpamé, Togo) was a Togolese footballer who played as a defender. He died on 8 August 2010.

Tchangai made the step into senior football with Kozah Football Club Sports Association in 1995. He played for 9 clubs in 7 countries between 1995 and 2010. The busiest spell of his career was at Benevento Calcio (2002–2006): 86 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 257 appearances and 3 goals.

At international level, Tchangai represented Togo (1996–2008), earning 37 caps and scoring 5 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against DR Congo on 9 February 1998 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Atakpamé has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Liyabé Kpatoumbi and Sadou Boukari.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1996 (aged about 18)
First international goal: 1998 – aged 19 (match)
Club career: 1995–2010 (16 seasons)
Countries played in: 7: Togo, Tunisia, Slovenia, Italy, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and People's Republic of China
Club goals per game: 0.01 (3 in 257)
Height: 183 cm — taller than 57% of Togolese internationals on record
Latest move: Shenzhen F.C. (2009)
Shares a birthday with: Joël Matip, Chancel Mbemba and Pape Cheikh Diop (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1995–1996	Kozah Football Club Sports Association	Togolese Championnat National	–	–
1996–1998	CA Bizertine	Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1	35	0
1998–1999	ND Gorica	Slovenian Second League	10	1
1998–2002	Udinese Calcio	Serie A	1	0
1999–2001	De Graafschap	Eerste Divisie	28	1
2001–2002	U.S. Viterbese 1908	Serie D	16	0
2002–2006	Benevento Calcio	Serie B	86	1
2006–2008	Al-Nassr	Saudi Pro League	23	0
2009	Shenzhen F.C.	China League One	29	0
2009–2010	Al-Nassr	Saudi Pro League	29	0
	Total		257	3

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1996–2008	Togo	Senior	37	5

International goals (2)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	9 Feb 1998	DR Congo 2–1 Togo	90	Africa Cup of Nations
2	31 Jan 2000	Cameroon 0–1 Togo	18	Africa Cup of Nations

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

Where was Massamasso Tchangai born?

Massamasso Tchangai was born in Atakpamé, Togo.

Which national team does Massamasso Tchangai play for?

Massamasso Tchangai played international football for Togo. He has 37 caps and 5 goals on record.

Which clubs has Massamasso Tchangai played for?

Massamasso Tchangai's recorded clubs are Kozah Football Club Sports Association, CA Bizertine, ND Gorica, Udinese Calcio, De Graafschap, U.S. Viterbese 1908, Benevento Calcio, Al-Nassr and Shenzhen F.C..

How tall is Massamasso Tchangai?

Massamasso Tchangai is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.

What position does Massamasso Tchangai play?

Massamasso Tchangai played as a defender.