Salomon Kalou

Ivorian footballer and Chelsea forward

Salomon Kalou - Ivorian footballer and Chelsea forward
Born

August 5th, 1985
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ivory Coast

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Born in 1985 in Ivory Coast, this footballer had a successful career primarily as a forward. He began his professional journey at ASEC Mimosas before moving to Europe. He played for clubs such as Feyenoord, Chelsea, and Lille. At Chelsea, he was part of a highly competitive team that achieved numerous titles, including the UEFA Champions League and multiple Premier League titles. After leaving Chelsea, he continued his career in France and other countries. Throughout his time in international competitions, he represented Ivory Coast in several Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and the FIFA World Cup.

Won UEFA Champions League with Chelsea in 2012

Scored over 50 goals for Ivory Coast national team

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