Didier Zokora

Ivorian footballer and midfielder

Didier Zokora - Ivorian footballer and midfielder
Born

December 14th, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ivory Coast

Links & References

Played as a midfielder primarily in European football, starting his career in 1999 with ASEC Mimosas in Ivory Coast before moving to Europe. Played for notable clubs such as St. Etienne, Tottenham Hotspur, and Sevilla FC. Represented Ivory Coast in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and the FIFA World Cup in 2006 and 2010. After retirement, transitioned into a coaching role.

Played for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League

Represented Ivory Coast in two FIFA World Cups

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