Didier Couécou facts for kids
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Couécou with Bordeaux in the 1975–76 season
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 25 July 1944) is a former French footballer. He played as a striker, which means he was a player whose main job was to score goals. Didier was also part of the France national football team that played in the FIFA World Cup 1966.
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Didier Couécou's Football Journey
Didier Couécou was born in Caudéran, France. He became a professional football player and spent many years playing for different clubs in France. He was known for his ability to score goals.
Early Career with Bordeaux
Didier started his professional career with Bordeaux in 1963. He played for them for six years, until 1969. During this time, he played in 133 games and scored 59 goals. This was a strong start to his career.
Moving to Other Clubs
After his first time at Bordeaux, Didier played for a few other teams:
- He joined Nice in 1969 for one season.
- From 1970 to 1972, he played for Marseille. He scored 22 goals in 63 games for them.
- Then, he moved to Nantes and played there from 1972 to 1974.
Return to Marseille and Bordeaux
In 1974, Didier Couécou returned to Marseille for a short period. Later that same year, he went back to his first club, Bordeaux. He played for Bordeaux again until 1976, which was the end of his playing career. In total, he played 310 games and scored 118 goals in his club career.
Playing for France
Didier Couécou also had the honor of playing for the France national football team. He played one game for his country in 1967. He was also part of the French squad that went to the FIFA World Cup 1966 in England. This is a very big achievement for any footballer.
After Playing: A Short Manager Role
After he stopped playing, Didier Couécou had a brief role as a manager. In 1989, he managed his former club, Bordeaux, for a short time.
References
- Profile
- Stats
