Stéphane Sessègnon: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Stéphane Sessègnon: profile

Stéphane Sessègnon (born 1 June 1984 in Allahé, Benin) is a retired Beninese footballer who played as a wing half.

Sessègnon started out at Requins de l'Atlantique FC in 2003. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries between 2003 and 2016. The busiest spell of his career was at Sunderland A.F.C. (2011–2013): 87 appearances and 17 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 370 appearances and 50 goals.

At international level, Sessègnon represented Benin (2004–present). Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Egypt on 4 September 2005 (World Cup Qualification).

Allahé has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Khaled Adénon, Désiré Segbé Azankpo and Abou Maiga.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2004 (aged about 20)
First international goal: 2005 – aged 21 (match)
Club career: 2003–2016 (14 seasons)
Countries played in: 3: Benin, France and United Kingdom
Club goals per game: 0.14 (50 in 370)
Height: 168 cm — taller than 3% of Beninese internationals on record
Latest move: West Bromwich Albion F.C. (2013)
Shares a birthday with: Youssef En-Nesyri, Chinedu Obasi and Samuel Inkoom (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2003–2004	Requins de l'Atlantique FC	Benin Premier League	2	0
2004–2006	US Créteil-Lusitanos	Championnat National 1	68	10
2006–2008	Le Mans F.C.	Ligue 1	61	6
2008–2011	Paris Saint-Germain FC	Ligue 1	77	8
2011–2013	Sunderland A.F.C.	Premier League	87	17
2013–2016	West Bromwich Albion F.C.	EFL Championship	75	9
	Total		370	50

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2004–	Benin	Senior	–	–

International goals (4)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	4 Sep 2005	Egypt 4–1 Benin	60	World Cup Qualification
2	8 Jun 2008	Benin 4–1 Uganda	69	World Cup Qualification
3	16 Jun 2013	Mali 2–2 Benin	7	World Cup Qualification
4	12 Nov 2015	Benin 2–1 Burkina Faso	45 (pen)	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 Stéphane Sessègnon?

Stéphane Sessègnon was born on 1 June 1984, which makes him 42 years old.

Where was Stéphane Sessègnon born?

Stéphane Sessègnon was born in Allahé, Benin.

Which national team does Stéphane Sessègnon play for?

Stéphane Sessègnon played international football for Benin.

Which clubs has Stéphane Sessègnon played for?

Stéphane Sessègnon's recorded clubs are Requins de l'Atlantique FC, US Créteil-Lusitanos, Le Mans F.C., Paris Saint-Germain FC, Sunderland A.F.C. and West Bromwich Albion F.C..

How tall is Stéphane Sessègnon?

Stéphane Sessègnon is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.

What position does Stéphane Sessègnon play?

Stéphane Sessègnon played as a wing half.