Arthur Boka

Ivorian footballer and defender

Arthur Boka - Ivorian footballer and defender
Born

April 2nd, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ivory Coast

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Born in 1983, this individual played professional football as a defender primarily in the Ligue 1 and Bundesliga. A notable part of the career included a significant tenure with the Ivorian national team, participating in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and the FIFA World Cup. Achievements included winning league titles and recognition for defensive skills during club engagements.

Represented Ivory Coast in the 2006 FIFA World Cup

Played for VFB Stuttgart and won the DFB-Pokal

Competed in the Africa Cup of Nations

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