Didier Couécou facts for kids
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Couécou with Bordeaux in the 1975–76 season
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Didier Couécou | ||
| Date of birth | 25 July 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | Caudéran, France | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1963–1969 | Bordeaux | 133 | (59) |
| 1969–1970 | Nice | 11 | (1) |
| 1970–1972 | Marseille | 63 | (22) |
| 1972–1974 | Nantes | 41 | (14) |
| 1974 | Marseille | 16 | (6) |
| 1974–1976 | Bordeaux | 46 | (16) |
| Total | 310 | (118) | |
| International career | |||
| 1967 | France | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1989 | Bordeaux | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Didier Couécou (born July 25, 1944) is a former French football player. He was a talented striker, known for scoring goals. He played for several big clubs in France during his career. He even represented his country, France, in the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
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Didier Couécou's Football Journey
Didier Couécou started his professional football career in 1963. He played as a forward, which means his main job was to score goals. Over his career, he played for some of the most famous teams in France.
Early Days at Bordeaux
Didier began his journey with Girondins de Bordeaux. He played there from 1963 to 1969. During this time, he played in 133 matches. He scored an impressive 59 goals for the club. This made him a key player for Bordeaux.
Moving to Other French Clubs
After his first spell at Bordeaux, Didier moved to OGC Nice. He played there for one season, from 1969 to 1970. He then joined Olympique de Marseille in 1970. With Marseille, he played 63 games and scored 22 goals. This was a very successful period for him.
In 1972, he moved to FC Nantes. He stayed there for two seasons, scoring 14 goals in 41 matches.
Return to Marseille and Bordeaux
Didier Couécou returned to Olympique de Marseille in 1974 for a short time. He played 16 more games and added 6 goals to his tally. Later in 1974, he made another return, this time to his first club, Girondins de Bordeaux. He played for Bordeaux until 1976. In his second time with Bordeaux, he played 46 matches and scored 16 goals.
In total, Didier Couécou played in 310 professional matches. He scored 118 goals throughout his club career.
Playing for the French National Team
Didier also had the honor of playing for the France national football team. He was part of the French squad for the FIFA World Cup 1966. He played one match for his country in 1967. Representing your country at the World Cup is a huge achievement for any footballer.
After Playing: A Manager's Role
After he stopped playing, Didier Couécou also took on a role as a manager. In 1989, he managed his former club, Girondins de Bordeaux. This showed his continued dedication to football.
Didier Couécou had a long and successful career as a striker in French football. He is remembered for his goal-scoring ability and his time with several top clubs.
