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Rudy Gestede

Rudy Gestede

Beninese-French footballer (born 1988)

Benin Forward Nationality explained
38Age
2Int'l goals*
5Clubs
177Club apps
47Club goals
193Height (cm)

Rudy Gestede: profile

Rudy Gestede (born 10 October 1988 in Essey-lès-Nancy, France) is a former Beninese footballer who played as a forward.

Gestede started out at FC Metz in 2007. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries since 2007. The busiest spell of his career was at Blackburn Rovers F.C. (2014–2015): 66 appearances and 32 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 177 appearances and 47 goals.

At international level, Gestede represented Benin (2013–present). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Algeria on 26 March 2013 (World Cup Qualification). Before committing to Benin, he had represented France U19.

Eligibility explained: Why does Rudy Gestede play for Benin?

Key facts

Senior international debut
2013 (aged about 25)
First international goal
2013 – aged 24 (match)
Countries played in
2: France and United Kingdom
Club goals per game
0.27 (47 in 177)
Height
193 cm — taller than 97% of Beninese internationals on record
Latest move
Aston Villa F.C. (2015)
Shares a birthday with
Vikash Dhorasoo, Brown Ideye and Adama Coulibaly (more)

Club career

YearsClubLeagueAppsGoals
2007–2011 FC Metz Ligue 2 28 3
2009–2010 AS Cannes Championnat National 1 22 4
2011–2014 Cardiff City F.C. EFL Championship 55 7
2013–2014 Blackburn Rovers F.C. EFL Championship 6 1
2014–2015 Blackburn Rovers F.C. EFL Championship 66 32
2015– Aston Villa F.C. Premier League – –
Total17747

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

YearsTeamLevelCapsGoals
2006–2008 France U19 Under-19 170
2013– Benin Senior ––

International goals (2)

#DateMatchMinCompetition
126 Mar 2013 Algeria 3–1 Benin 26 World Cup Qualification
29 Jun 2013 Benin 1–3 Algeria 31 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 Rudy Gestede?

Rudy Gestede was born on 10 October 1988, which makes him 38 years old.

Where was Rudy Gestede born?

Rudy Gestede was born in Essey-lès-Nancy, France.

Which national team does Rudy Gestede play for?

Rudy Gestede played international football for Benin.

Which clubs has Rudy Gestede played for?

Rudy Gestede's recorded clubs are FC Metz, AS Cannes, Cardiff City F.C., Blackburn Rovers F.C. and Aston Villa F.C..

How tall is Rudy Gestede?

Rudy Gestede is 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.

What position does Rudy Gestede play?

Rudy Gestede played as a forward.

Beninese players of the same generation

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