Odilon Kossounou: profile
Odilon Kossounou (born 4 January 2001 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast) is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a centre-back and defender for Atalanta BC.
Kossounou started out at Hammarby Fotboll in 2019. He has played for 4 clubs in 4 countries since 2019. His most appearances came at Bayer 04 Leverkusen (2021–2025), where he made 73 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 159 appearances and 3 goals.
At international level, Kossounou has represented Ivory Coast (2020–present), earning 40 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Abidjan has produced 288 footballers in our database, including Didier Drogba, Seydou Doumbia and Basile Boli.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2020 (aged about 19)
- Club career
- 2019–present (8 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Sweden, Belgium, Germany and Italy
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (3 in 159)
- Height
- 191 cm — taller than 94% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Atalanta BC (28 Aug 2024)
- Shares a birthday with
- Younes Kaboul, Bwanga Tshimen and Alexander Ndoumbou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |  Hammarby Fotboll |
Allsvenskan | 9 | 0 |
| 2019–2021 |  Club Brugge K.V. |
Belgian Pro League | 40 | 1 |
| 2021–2025 |  Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
Bundesliga | 73 | 1 |
| 2024–2025 |  Atalanta BC |
Serie A | 18 | 0 |
| 2025– | Atalanta BC |
Serie A | 19 | 1 |
| Total | 159 | 3 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020– |  Ivory Coast |
Senior | 40 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Odilon Kossounou?
Odilon Kossounou was born on 4 January 2001, which makes him 25 years old.
Where was Odilon Kossounou born?
Odilon Kossounou was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Odilon Kossounou play for?
Odilon Kossounou plays international football for Ivory Coast. He has 40 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Odilon Kossounou played for?
Odilon Kossounou's recorded clubs are Hammarby Fotboll, Club Brugge K.V., Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Atalanta BC.
What team does Odilon Kossounou play for now?
According to the latest data, Odilon Kossounou plays for Atalanta BC.
How tall is Odilon Kossounou?
Odilon Kossounou is 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What position does Odilon Kossounou play?
Odilon Kossounou plays as a centre-back and defender.
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