Oumar Ben Salah
Ivorian footballer
Ivory Coast
Forward
Oumar Ben Salah: profile
Oumar Ben Salah (born 2 July 1964 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast) is a retired Ivorian footballer who played as a forward.
Salah's senior club career began in 1983 at Stade d'Abidjan. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1983 and 1994. His most appearances came at Le Mans F.C. (1991–1994), where he made 58 appearances and scored 17 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 165 appearances and 34 goals.
At international level, Salah represented Ivory Coast (1987–1993), earning 21 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 6 of his international goals; the first came against Gambia on 21 October 1984 (World Cup Qualification).
Abidjan has produced 288 footballers in our database, including Didier Drogba, Seydou Doumbia and Basile Boli.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1987 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 1984 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 1983–1994 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Ivory Coast and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.21 (34 in 165)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 37% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Le Mans F.C. (1991)
- Shares a birthday with
- Baba Rahman, Kossi Agassa and Yassine Meriah (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–1986 | Stade d'Abidjan |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1986 |  FC Sète |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| 1986–1989 | FC Sète |
Championnat National 1 | 49 | 9 |
| 1989–1991 | Avignon Foot 84 |
58 | 8 | |
| 1991–1994 | Le Mans F.C. |
Ligue 1 | 58 | 17 |
| Total | 165 | 34 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1993 | Ivory Coast |
Senior | 21 | 4 |
International goals (6)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 Oct 1984 | Ivory Coast 4–0 Gambia | 84 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 20 Mar 1986 | Ivory Coast 3–2 Morocco | 8 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 13 Aug 1989 | Ivory Coast 5–0 Zimbabwe | 30 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 13 Aug 1989 | Ivory Coast 5–0 Zimbabwe | 47 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 10 Oct 1992 | Ivory Coast 6–0 Botswana | 14 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 16 Apr 1993 | Algeria 1–1 Ivory Coast | 4 | World Cup Qualification |
*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 Oumar Ben Salah?
Oumar Ben Salah was born on 2 July 1964, which makes him 62 years old.
Where was Oumar Ben Salah born?
Oumar Ben Salah was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Oumar Ben Salah play for?
Oumar Ben Salah played international football for Ivory Coast. He has 21 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Oumar Ben Salah played for?
Oumar Ben Salah's recorded clubs are Stade d'Abidjan, FC Sète, Avignon Foot 84 and Le Mans F.C..
How tall is Oumar Ben Salah?
Oumar Ben Salah is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Oumar Ben Salah play?
Oumar Ben Salah played as a forward.
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