Olivier Tébily: profile
Olivier Tébily (born 19 December 1975 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast) is a retired Ivorian footballer who played as a defender.
Tébily's senior club career began in 1993 at Chamois Niortais F.C.. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries between 1993 and 2008. The busiest spell of his career was at Chamois Niortais F.C. (1993–1998): 91 appearances and 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 247 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Tébily represented Ivory Coast (1999–2004), earning 18 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Abidjan has produced 288 footballers in our database, including Didier Drogba, Seydou Doumbia and Basile Boli.
Eligibility explained: Why does Olivier Tébily play for Ivory Coast?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1999 (aged about 24)
- Club career
- 1993–2008 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, United Kingdom and Canada
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (6 in 247)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 68% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Toronto FC (2008)
- Shares a birthday with
- Franck Kessié, Mbaye Niang and Mouctar Diakhaby (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1998 |  Chamois Niortais F.C. |
Championnat National 1 | 91 | 5 |
| 1998–1999 | LB Châteauroux |
Championnat National 1 | 23 | 1 |
| 1999 |  Sheffield United F.C. |
EFL Championship | 8 | 0 |
| 1999–2002 | Celtic F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | 38 | 0 |
| 2002–2008 | Birmingham City F.C. |
EFL Championship | 83 | 0 |
| 2008 |  Toronto FC |
Major League Soccer | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 247 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2004 |  Ivory Coast |
Senior | 18 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Olivier Tébily?
Olivier Tébily was born on 19 December 1975, which makes him 50 years old.
Where was Olivier Tébily born?
Olivier Tébily was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Olivier Tébily play for?
Olivier Tébily played international football for Ivory Coast. He has 18 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Olivier Tébily played for?
Olivier Tébily's recorded clubs are Chamois Niortais F.C., LB Châteauroux, Sheffield United F.C., Celtic F.C., Birmingham City F.C. and Toronto FC.
How tall is Olivier Tébily?
Olivier Tébily is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Olivier Tébily play?
Olivier Tébily played as a defender.
Ivorian players of the same generation
Didier DrogbaIvory Coast · b. 1978
Bonaventure KalouIvory Coast · b. 1978
Jean-Jacques TiziéIvory Coast · b. 1972
C
Christian ManfrediniIvory Coast · b. 1975
Blaise KouassiIvory Coast · b. 1975
I
Ibrahima BakayokoIvory Coast · b. 1976
S
Sam Dominique AbouoIvory Coast · b. 1973
Tchiressoua GuelIvory Coast · b. 1975
L
Lassina DiabatéIvory Coast · b. 1974
Y
Yacouba BambaIvory Coast · b. 1975
Serge DiéIvory Coast · b. 1977
Hamed Modibo DialloIvory Coast · b. 1976