Gervinho

Ivorian Footballer with AS Roma

Gervinho - Ivorian Footballer with AS Roma
Born

May 27th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ivory Coast

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This individual played as a winger and forward, primarily in the French Ligue 1 and Serie A. Beginning a professional career in 2004 with a club in Ivory Coast, a successful transfer to Lille in 2009 led to winning the Ligue 1 title in 2011. In 2013, a move to Arsenal took place, where contributions included securing the FA Cup in 2014. A subsequent transfer to AS Roma allowed participation in the Serie A, culminating in a Coppa Italia final appearance in 2018. Internationally, this individual represented the Ivory Coast in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and participated in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Winning Ligue 1 with Lille in 2011

Securing the FA Cup with Arsenal in 2014

Playing in the 2014 FIFA World Cup

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