Michel Bassolé

Ivorian and French association football player

Ivory Coast Midfielder Nationality explained
54Age
2Int'l goals*
4Clubs
174Height (cm)

Michel Bassolé: profile

Michel Bassolé (born 18 July 1972 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast) is a former Ivorian footballer who played as a midfielder.

Bassolé's senior club career began in 2001 at A.C. Ajaccio. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2001.

At international level, Bassolé represented Ivory Coast. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Nigeria on 6 April 1994 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Abidjan has produced 288 footballers in our database, including Didier Drogba, Seydou Doumbia and Basile Boli.

Eligibility explained: Why does Michel Bassolé play for Ivory Coast?

Key facts

First international goal
1994 – aged 21 (match)
Countries played in
3: France, Ivory Coast and Saudi Arabia
Height
174 cm — taller than 20% of Ivorian internationals on record
Latest move
AS Porto Vecchio (2002)
Shares a birthday with
Gideon Mensah, Änis Ben-Hatira and Alhassan Yusuf (more)

Club career

YearsClubLeagueAppsGoals
2001–2002 A.C. Ajaccio Ligue 2 – –
2002–2003 AS Porto Vecchio – –
— ASEC Mimosas Ligue 1 – –
— Al-Ettifaq FC Saudi Pro League – –

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

International career

YearsTeamLevelCapsGoals
— Ivory Coast Senior ––

International goals (2)

#DateMatchMinCompetition
16 Apr 1994 Nigeria 2–2 Ivory Coast 19 Africa Cup of Nations
26 Apr 1994 Nigeria 2–2 Ivory Coast 31 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 Michel Bassolé?

Michel Bassolé was born on 18 July 1972, which makes him 54 years old.

Where was Michel Bassolé born?

Michel Bassolé was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Which national team does Michel Bassolé play for?

Michel Bassolé played international football for Ivory Coast.

Which clubs has Michel Bassolé played for?

Michel Bassolé's recorded clubs are A.C. Ajaccio, AS Porto Vecchio, ASEC Mimosas and Al-Ettifaq FC.

How tall is Michel Bassolé?

Michel Bassolé is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.

What position does Michel Bassolé play?

Michel Bassolé played as a midfielder.

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