Constant Djakpa

Ivorian footballer, played for Eintracht Frankfurt

Constant Djakpa - Ivorian footballer, played for Eintracht Frankfurt
Born

October 17th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ivory Coast

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A professional footballer primarily played as a left back. Emerged from the youth ranks of ASEC Mimosas in Ivory Coast. Joined Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, where he contributed to the team during multiple seasons. Djakpa also represented the Ivory Coast national team, participating in international competitions.

Played for Eintracht Frankfurt

Represented Ivory Coast in international matches

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