Arouna Koné
Ivorian footballer, played for Sevilla
Born
November 11th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ivory Coast
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Born in 1983, an Ivorian footballer played as a forward. Started professional career at ASEC Mimosas in Ivory Coast before transferring to Europe. Competed in the Dutch league with Roda JC and PSV Eindhoven. Later joined Sevilla FC in Spain, where he contributed to several La Liga campaigns. After a stint in Spain, played for Wigan Athletic in the English Premier League, helping the team secure the FA Cup in 2013. Represented the Ivory Coast national team in international competitions, including the Africa Cup of Nations.
Contributed to Sevilla FC's La Liga success
Helped Wigan Athletic win the FA Cup in 2013
Represented Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations
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