Max Gradel: profile
Max Gradel (born 30 November 1987 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast) is a retired Ivorian footballer who played as a wing half.
Gradel's senior club career began in 2007 at AFC Bournemouth. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries since 2007. The busiest spell of his career was at AS Saint-Étienne (2011–2015): 101 appearances and 31 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 253 appearances and 69 goals.
At international level, Gradel represented Ivory Coast (2011–present). Our match database lists 7 of his international goals; the first came against Mali on 24 January 2015 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Abidjan has produced 288 footballers in our database, including Didier Drogba, Seydou Doumbia and Basile Boli.
Eligibility explained: Why does Max Gradel play for Ivory Coast?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 24)
- First international goal
- 2015 – aged 27 (match)
- Countries played in
- 2: United Kingdom and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.27 (69 in 253)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 23% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- AFC Bournemouth (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Abel Xavier, Ayoube Amaimouni and Yao Aziawonou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2008 |  AFC Bournemouth |
Premier League | 34 | 9 |
| 2007–2010 | Leicester City F.C. |
EFL League One | 27 | 1 |
| 2008 | AFC Bournemouth |
Premier League | – | – |
| 2009 | Leeds United F.C. |
Premier League | 14 | 3 |
| 2009–2010 | Leeds United F.C. |
Premier League | 14 | 3 |
| 2010–2011 | Leeds United F.C. |
Premier League | 63 | 22 |
| 2011–2015 |  AS Saint-Étienne |
Ligue 2 | 101 | 31 |
| 2015– | AFC Bournemouth |
Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 253 | 69 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011– |  Ivory Coast |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (7)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 Jan 2015 | Ivory Coast 1–1 Mali | 86 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 28 Jan 2015 | Cameroon 0–1 Ivory Coast | 35 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 2 Sep 2017 | Gabon 0–3 Ivory Coast | 53 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 1 Jul 2019 | Namibia 1–4 Ivory Coast | 39 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 8 Oct 2021 | Malawi 0–3 Ivory Coast | 36 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 13 Nov 2021 | Ivory Coast 3–0 Mozambique | 10 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 12 Jan 2022 | Equatorial Guinea 0–1 Ivory Coast | 5 | 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
How old is Max Gradel?
Max Gradel was born on 30 November 1987, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Max Gradel born?
Max Gradel was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Max Gradel play for?
Max Gradel played international football for Ivory Coast.
Which clubs has Max Gradel played for?
Max Gradel's recorded clubs are AFC Bournemouth, Leicester City F.C., Leeds United F.C. and AS Saint-Étienne.
How tall is Max Gradel?
Max Gradel is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Max Gradel play?
Max Gradel played as a wing half.
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Emerse FaéIvory Coast · b. 1984
Constant DjakpaIvory Coast · b. 1986
Serey DiéIvory Coast · b. 1984
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