| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Romuald Boco[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 8 July 1985 [1] | ||
| Place of birth | Bernay, France | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Sligo Rovers | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2003–2004 | Niort B | 0 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Niort | 2 | (0) |
| 2005–2008 | Accrington Stanley | 71 | (7) |
| 2008–2010 | Sligo Rovers | 55 | (10) |
| 2010 | Burton Albion | 8 | (0) |
| 2010 | Sligo Rovers | 15 | (5) |
| 2011-2012 | Shanghai East Asia | 0 | (0) |
| 2012- | Sligo Rovers | 0 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2004– | Benin | 42 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:32, 14 June 2011 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). |
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Romuald Boco (born 8 July 1985) is a Benin international footballer who plays for Sligo Rovers as a midfielder or as a defender.
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Born in Bernay, Eure, Boco signed for Accrington Stanley just before the 2005 transfer deadline from Niort.[2] Boco had the honour of scoring the first two Football League goals for Stanley, in a 2–1 win against Barnet.[3] He instantly became a favourite among the fans.
After returning from the 2008 African Cup of Nations, he requested his contract be terminated.[4]
On 11 February 2008, he signed for Sligo Rovers of the League of Ireland Premier Division.
His new manager Paul Cook, who he previously played with at Accrington Stanley, was happy with his latest signing ahead of his teams new campaign, "I didn't think I'd get him, I thought that he would be out of our reach but, thankfully we have secured him," said Cook.
"I don't want to put pressure on him, but I'm certain that the fans will see that he is the real deal and with the other signings we've made, I believe that we're in for a very exciting season."
He scored his first league goal for Sligo Rovers in a 3–1 win over Cobh Ramblers.[5] He helped Rovers to qualification for the UEFA Europa League, formerly known as the UEFA Cup.
On 7 June 2009, he expressed concern at the financial situation within the League of Ireland in an interview with the BBC.[6]
Boco was on trial with Doncaster Rovers in a bid to earn a contract with the championship club, however nothing materialised and he then went on trial with Football League Two side [Burton Albion fc] after his contract with Sligo Rovers ran out and he decided not to sign a new one.
Boco joined Burton Albion on a deal until the end of the season on 24 February 2010 until his release at the end of the season.
Boco rejoined Sligo Rovers on July 30, 2010 signing a contract which will expire by the end of the 2010 season. He played a major part in helping Rovers win the 2010 FAI Ford Cup after being changed position a right or left winger. When he first signed for Sligo Rovers he was a striker that was sometimes used as a centre midfielder and then changed to right-back before leaving he did finally complete his life aspiration by playing in goal for the final 10 league games. on November 23, Paul Cook admitted that it's doubtful Boco will signed a new contract after turning down the clubs "final" offer.
Despite talks of the club and Boco agreeing terms, on February the 23rd 2011, Paul Cook, announced that Boco would not be returning to the Showgrounds for the upcoming season.
Boco was part of the Beninese 2004 African Nations Cup team, who finished bottom of their group in the first round of competition.
Boco and Benin finished third in 2005 African Youth Championship. The Under-20's went on to challenge in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. Boco captained Benin in the 2008 African Nations Cup in what was only the country's second time qualifying for the competition, and was part of the Beninese 2010 African Nations Cup team. He is also the captain of the national team and is commonly known as the King of Benin.
He holds a French passport. He had said he will become a manager after his career.
Correct as of 7 November 2011.
| Season | Club | League | League | FAI Cup | League Cup | Europe | Setanta Cup | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| 2008 | Sligo Rovers | League of Ireland | 28 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 7 |
| 2009 | 29 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 3 | ||
| 2010 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5 | ||
| Total | 67 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 15 | ||
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