Wilfried Sanou
Burkinabé association football player
Burkina Faso
Wing half
Wilfried Sanou: profile
Wilfried Sanou (born 16 March 1984 in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso) is a retired Burkinabé footballer who played as a wing half.
Sanou started out at WSG Tirol in 2001. He played for 7 clubs in 4 countries between 2001 and 2013. His most appearances came at SC Freiburg (2003–2008), where he made 97 appearances and scored 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 191 appearances and 25 goals.
At international level, Sanou represented Burkina Faso (2001–2013), earning 24 caps and scoring 3 goals.
Bobo-Dioulasso has produced 50 footballers in our database, including Bertrand Traoré, Charles Kaboré and Issa Kaboré.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2001 (aged about 17)
- Club career
- 2001–2013 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Austria, Switzerland, Germany and Japan
- Club goals per game
- 0.13 (25 in 191)
- Height
- 165 cm — taller than 0% of Burkinabé internationals on record
- Latest move
- Kyoto Sanga FC (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Bernard Parker, Pathé Ciss and Martin Hongla (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2002 |  WSG Tirol |
Bundesliga | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | FC Tirol Innsbruck |
Bundesliga | 5 | 0 |
| 2002–2003 |  FC Sion |
Swiss Super League | 26 | 10 |
| 2003–2008 |  SC Freiburg |
Bundesliga | 97 | 9 |
| 2008–2011 | 1. FC Köln |
Bundesliga | 24 | 2 |
| 2010 |  Urawa Red Diamonds |
J1 League | 26 | 2 |
| 2012–2013 | Kyoto Sanga FC |
J1 League | 13 | 2 |
| Total | 191 | 25 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2013 | Burkina Faso |
Senior | 24 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Wilfried Sanou?
Wilfried Sanou was born on 16 March 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Wilfried Sanou born?
Wilfried Sanou was born in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
Which national team does Wilfried Sanou play for?
Wilfried Sanou played international football for Burkina Faso. He has 24 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Wilfried Sanou played for?
Wilfried Sanou's recorded clubs are WSG Tirol, FC Tirol Innsbruck, FC Sion, SC Freiburg, 1. FC Köln, Urawa Red Diamonds and Kyoto Sanga FC.
How tall is Wilfried Sanou?
Wilfried Sanou is 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall.
What position does Wilfried Sanou play?
Wilfried Sanou played as a wing half.
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