Thierry Issiémou
Association football player
Gabon
Midfielder
Thierry Issiémou: profile
Thierry Issiémou (born 31 March 1983 in Libreville, Gabon) is a former Gabonese footballer who played as a midfielder.
Issiémou's senior club career began in 2000 at Tout Puissant Akwembe. He played for 10 clubs in 4 countries since 2000. His most appearances came at Debreceni VSC (2007–2008), where he made 4 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 5 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Issiémou represented Gabon (2002–present), earning 31 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Angola on 3 July 2004 (World Cup Qualification).
Libreville has produced 64 footballers in our database, including Mario Lemina, Frédéric Bulot and Bruno Ecuele Manga.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2002 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2004 – aged 21 (match)
- Countries played in
- 4: Gabon, Hungary, Tunisia and France
- Height
- 179 cm — taller than 49% of Gabonese internationals on record
- Latest move
- JS Saint-Pierroise (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Nordin Amrabat, Syam Ben Youssef and Giovanni Sio (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | Tout Puissant Akwembe |
– | – | |
| 2003 | USM Libreville |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | – | – |
| 2003 | FC 105 Libreville |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | – | – |
| 2004–2005 | Sogéa FC |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | – | – |
| 2005–2006 | Delta Téléstar Gabon Télécom FC |
– | – | |
| 2006–2007 |  Debreceni VSC |
Nemzeti Bajnokság I | – | – |
| 2006–2007 | Delta Téléstar Gabon Télécom FC |
– | – | |
| 2007–2008 | Vasas FC |
Nemzeti Bajnokság I | – | – |
| 2007–2008 | Debreceni VSC |
Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | Vasas FC |
Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 1 | 0 |
| 2009–2010 |  US Monastir |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 2011 |  JS Saint-Pierroise |
Réunion Premier League | – | – |
| — | EGS Gafsa |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 2 | – | – |
| Total | 5 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 Jul 2004 | Gabon 2–2 Angola | 44 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 9 Oct 2004 | Gabon 1–1 Nigeria | 29 | 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 Thierry Issiémou?
Thierry Issiémou was born on 31 March 1983, which makes him 43 years old.
Where was Thierry Issiémou born?
Thierry Issiémou was born in Libreville, Gabon.
Which national team does Thierry Issiémou play for?
Thierry Issiémou played international football for Gabon. He has 31 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Thierry Issiémou played for?
Thierry Issiémou's recorded clubs are Tout Puissant Akwembe, USM Libreville, FC 105 Libreville, Sogéa FC, Delta Téléstar Gabon Télécom FC, Debreceni VSC, Vasas FC, US Monastir, JS Saint-Pierroise and EGS Gafsa.
How tall is Thierry Issiémou?
Thierry Issiémou is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Thierry Issiémou play?
Thierry Issiémou played as a midfielder.
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