Martial Yao
For the Ivorian manager, see Yeo Martial.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Martial Yao Kouassi | ||
| Date of birth | 4 October 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Bingerville, Côte d'Ivoire | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Stade Tunisien | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| -2005 | Académie de Sol Beni | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2006-2009 | ASEC | ||
| 2010 | Jeunesse Sportive Bassam | ||
| 2011- | Stade Tunisien | 13 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 2005 | Côte d'Ivoire Under-17 | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Martial Yao Kouassi (born 4 October 1989 in Bingerville) is an Ivorian football player who currently plays for Stade Tunisien.
Career
Yao began his career Académie de Sol Beni and was promoted in 2006 to ASEC Mimosas. He made two appearances in the CAF Champions League 2009.[1] After three years on seniorside for ASEC Mimosas left in January 2010 his club to sign for Jeunesse Sportive Bassam.
International career
He played at the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship[2] and was compared to Claude Makélélé for his tireless midfield performances.[3]
References
- ↑ "YAO Kouassi Martial". ASEC Mimosas. Retrieved 2009-07-17.
- ↑ "USA and Italy tussle for top spot". FIFA. 2005-09-20. Retrieved 2008-01-14.
- ↑ "Italian-Ivorian clash of styles, US & Korea well prepared". FIFA. 2005-09-16. Retrieved 2008-01-14.
External links
- Profile (French)