Samassi Abou
French-Ivorian footballer (born 1973)
Ivory Coast
Forward
Samassi Abou: profile
Samassi Abou (born 4 April 1973 in Gagnoa, Ivory Coast) is a former Ivorian footballer who played as a forward.
Abou's senior club career began in 1991 at FC Martigues. He played for 10 clubs in 2 countries between 1991 and 2003. His most appearances came at A.C. Ajaccio (2000–2002), where he made 60 appearances and scored 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 240 appearances and 26 goals.
Gagnoa has produced 14 footballers in our database, including Habib Maïga, Gerard Bi Goua Gohou and Alain Gouaméné.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1991–2003 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.11 (26 in 240)
- Latest move
- F.C. Lorient (2002)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sami Khedira, McDonald Mariga and Mounir Obbadi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1992 |  FC Martigues |
Ligue 2 | 24 | 7 |
| 1992–1996 | Olympique Lyonnais |
Ligue 1 | 58 | 4 |
| 1996–1997 | AS Cannes |
Championnat National 1 | 37 | 5 |
| 1997–2000 |  West Ham United F.C. |
EFL Championship | 22 | 5 |
| 1998 | Ipswich Town F.C. |
Premier League | 5 | 1 |
| 1999 | ES Troyes AC |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1999 | Walsall F.C. |
EFL League Two | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | Kilmarnock F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | 10 | 0 |
| 2000–2002 | A.C. Ajaccio |
Ligue 2 | 60 | 4 |
| 2002–2003 | F.C. Lorient |
Ligue 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Total | 240 | 26 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | France U21 |
Under-21 | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Samassi Abou?
Samassi Abou was born on 4 April 1973, which makes him 53 years old.
Where was Samassi Abou born?
Samassi Abou was born in Gagnoa, Ivory Coast.
Which clubs has Samassi Abou played for?
Samassi Abou's recorded clubs are FC Martigues, Olympique Lyonnais, AS Cannes, West Ham United F.C., Ipswich Town F.C., ES Troyes AC, Walsall F.C., Kilmarnock F.C., A.C. Ajaccio and F.C. Lorient.
How tall is Samassi Abou?
Samassi Abou is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Samassi Abou play?
Samassi Abou played as a forward.
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