Cheick Tioté
Ivorian footballer, midfielder at Newcastle
Born
1986
39 years ago
Died
June 5th, 2017
7 years ago — 31 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ivory Coast
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Played as a midfielder primarily for Newcastle United in the English Premier League. Also represented the Ivory Coast national team. Contributed to Newcastle's solid performances during a competitive era. Participated in various international tournaments, including the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup.
Played for Newcastle United from 2010 to 2017
Represented Ivory Coast in the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Was part of the team that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015
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