Zéphirin Zoko: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Zéphirin Zoko: profile

Zéphirin Zoko (born 13 September 1977 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast) is a former Ivorian footballer who played as a forward.

Zoko's senior club career began in 1998 at Stade d'Abidjan. He played for 11 clubs in 3 countries since 1998. His most appearances came at US Luzenac (2007–2009), where he made 53 appearances and scored 13 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 194 appearances and 54 goals.

At international level, Zoko represented Ivory Coast (2000–2002), earning 9 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Madagascar on 28 January 2001 (World Cup Qualification).

Abidjan has produced 288 footballers in our database, including Didier Drogba, Seydou Doumbia and Basile Boli.

Nationality explained: Why does Zéphirin Zoko play for Ivory Coast?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2000 (aged about 23)
First international goal: 2001 – aged 23 (match)
Countries played in: 3: Ivory Coast, France and Belgium
Club goals per game: 0.28 (54 in 194)
Height: 181 cm — taller than 56% of Ivorian internationals on record
Latest move: U.S. de Cazères (2010)
Shares a birthday with: Sacha Boey, Oumar Sissoko and Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1998	Stade d'Abidjan	Ligue 1	–	–
1999–2001	ASEC Mimosas	Ligue 1	–	–
2001–2002	Paris FC	Ligue 1	15	9
2002–2003	Olympique Alès	Championnat National 3	19	6
2003–2004	AS Cannes	Championnat National 1	34	10
2004–2005	KV Oostende	Challenger Pro League	27	8
2005–2006	KAA Gent	Belgian Pro League	21	5
2006–2007	Nîmes Olympique	Championnat National 1	25	3
2007–2009	US Luzenac	Ligue 3	53	13
2009–2010	AS Muret		–	–
2010–	U.S. de Cazères		–	–
	Total		194	54

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2000–2002	Ivory Coast	Senior	9	4

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	28 Jan 2001	Madagascar 1–3 Ivory Coast	86	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 Zéphirin Zoko?

Zéphirin Zoko was born on 13 September 1977, which makes him 49 years old.

Where was Zéphirin Zoko born?

Zéphirin Zoko was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Which national team does Zéphirin Zoko play for?

Zéphirin Zoko played international football for Ivory Coast. He has 9 caps and 4 goals on record.

Which clubs has Zéphirin Zoko played for?

Zéphirin Zoko's recorded clubs are Stade d'Abidjan, ASEC Mimosas, Paris FC, Olympique Alès, AS Cannes, KV Oostende, KAA Gent, Nîmes Olympique, US Luzenac, AS Muret and U.S. de Cazères.

How tall is Zéphirin Zoko?

Zéphirin Zoko is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.

What position does Zéphirin Zoko play?

Zéphirin Zoko played as a forward.