Richmond Forson: profile
Richmond Forson (born 23 May 1980 in Aflao, Ghana) is a retired Togolese footballer who played as a midfielder.
Forson made the step into senior football with FC Metz in 1998. He played for 7 clubs between 1998 and 2015. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Metz (1998–2001): 23 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 29 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Forson represented Togo (2001–2009), earning 17 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Eligibility explained: Why does Richmond Forson play for Togo?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2001 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 1998–2015 (18 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (2 in 29)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 39% of Togolese internationals on record
- Latest move
- AS Yzeure (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sekou Cissé, Fodil Megharia and Ismail Ahmed Kadar Hassan (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2001 |  FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | 23 | 1 |
| 2001–2002 | CS Louhans-Cuiseaux |
Football league of Burgundy | 6 | 1 |
| 2003–2005 | Vendée Luçon Football |
Ligue 3 | – | – |
| 2005–2006 | Vendée Poiré sur Vie Football |
Ligue 3 | – | – |
| 2006–2008 | AS Cherbourg Football |
Ligue 3 | – | – |
| 2008–2010 | Thouars Foot 79 |
Championnat National 3 | – | – |
| 2012–2015 | AS Yzeure |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| Total | 29 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2009 |  Togo |
Senior | 17 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Richmond Forson?
Richmond Forson was born on 23 May 1980, which makes him 46 years old.
Where was Richmond Forson born?
Richmond Forson was born in Aflao, Ghana.
Which national team does Richmond Forson play for?
Richmond Forson played international football for Togo. He has 17 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Richmond Forson played for?
Richmond Forson's recorded clubs are FC Metz, CS Louhans-Cuiseaux, Vendée Luçon Football, Vendée Poiré sur Vie Football, AS Cherbourg Football, Thouars Foot 79 and AS Yzeure.
How tall is Richmond Forson?
Richmond Forson is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Richmond Forson play?
Richmond Forson played as a midfielder.
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Adekanmi OlufadéTogo · b. 1980
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Chérif Touré MamamTogo · b. 1978
Daré NibombéTogo · b. 1980
Kuami AgbohTogo · b. 1977
Thomas DosseviTogo · b. 1979
Eric AkotoTogo · b. 1980
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Ludovic AssemoassaTogo · b. 1980
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Massamasso TchangaiTogo · b. 1978
Franck AtsouTogo · b. 1978