Michel Goba
Ivorian footballer
Ivory Coast
Forward
Michel Goba: profile
Michel Goba (born 8 August 1961 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast) is a former Ivorian footballer who played as a forward.
Goba's senior club career began in 1982 at Stade Brestois 29. He played for 6 clubs in 2 countries since 1982. The busiest spell of his career was at USL Dunkerque (1986–1989): 65 appearances and 20 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 169 appearances and 40 goals.
At international level, Goba represented Ivory Coast. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Togo on 4 March 1984 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Abidjan has produced 288 footballers in our database, including Didier Drogba, Seydou Doumbia and Basile Boli.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982–1983 |  Stade Brestois 29 |
Ligue 1 | 16 | 5 |
| 1983–1984 | Angoulême Charente FC |
Championnat National 3 | 26 | 3 |
| 1984–1985 | USL Dunkerque |
Ligue 2 | 28 | 6 |
| 1985 | Besançon R.C. |
Ligue 3 | 18 | 6 |
| 1986–1989 | USL Dunkerque |
Ligue 2 | 65 | 20 |
| 1989–1990 | SC Abbeville |
16 | 0 | |
| — | Africa Sports d'Abidjan |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| Total | 169 | 40 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Ivory Coast |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 Mar 1984 | Ivory Coast 3–0 Togo | 75 | 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 Goba?
Michel Goba was born on 8 August 1961, which makes him 65 years old.
Where was Michel Goba born?
Michel Goba was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Michel Goba play for?
Michel Goba played international football for Ivory Coast.
Which clubs has Michel Goba played for?
Michel Goba's recorded clubs are Stade Brestois 29, Angoulême Charente FC, USL Dunkerque, Besançon R.C., SC Abbeville and Africa Sports d'Abidjan.
What position does Michel Goba play?
Michel Goba played as a forward.
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