Youssouf Falikou Fofana: profile
Youssouf Falikou Fofana (born 26 July 1966 in Divo, Ivory Coast) is a former Ivorian footballer who played as a forward.
Fofana made the step into senior football with ASEC Mimosas in 1983. He played for 6 clubs in 5 countries between 1983 and 1996. His most appearances came at AS Monaco FC (1985–1993), where he made 188 appearances and scored 28 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 247 appearances and 39 goals.
At international level, Fofana represented Ivory Coast (1983–1992), earning 7 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Togo on 4 March 1984 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Divo has produced 11 footballers in our database, including Armel Zohouri, Aké Arnaud Loba and Abdel Diarra.
Nationality explained: Why does Youssouf Falikou Fofana play for Ivory Coast?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1983 (aged about 17)
- First international goal
- 1984 – aged 17 (match)
- Club career
- 1983–1996 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Ivory Coast, France, Monaco, Turkey and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.16 (39 in 247)
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 30% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Karşıyaka S.K. (1995)
- Shares a birthday with
- Pierre Kunde, Vicky López and Stephen Makinwa (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–1984 |  ASEC Mimosas |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1984–1985 |  AS Cannes |
Championnat National 1 | 19 | 4 |
| 1985–1993 |  AS Monaco FC |
Ligue 1 | 188 | 28 |
| 1993–1995 | FC Girondins de Bordeaux |
Championnat National 1 | 28 | 1 |
| 1995 |  Karşıyaka S.K. |
TFF First League | 6 | 3 |
| 1995–1996 |  Al-Nassr |
Saudi Pro League | 6 | 3 |
| Total | 247 | 39 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–1992 | Ivory Coast |
Senior | 7 | 1 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 Mar 1984 | Ivory Coast 3–0 Togo | 62 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 13 Jan 1992 | Algeria 0–3 Ivory Coast | 25 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Youssouf Falikou Fofana?
Youssouf Falikou Fofana was born on 26 July 1966, which makes him 60 years old.
Where was Youssouf Falikou Fofana born?
Youssouf Falikou Fofana was born in Divo, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Youssouf Falikou Fofana play for?
Youssouf Falikou Fofana played international football for Ivory Coast. He has 7 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Youssouf Falikou Fofana played for?
Youssouf Falikou Fofana's recorded clubs are ASEC Mimosas, AS Cannes, AS Monaco FC, FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Karşıyaka S.K. and Al-Nassr.
How tall is Youssouf Falikou Fofana?
Youssouf Falikou Fofana is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Youssouf Falikou Fofana play?
Youssouf Falikou Fofana played as a forward.
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