Jean Michaël Seri facts for kids
Seri training with Nice in 2018
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| Full name | Jean Michaël Seri | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 19 July 1991 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Grand-Béréby, Ivory Coast | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Central midfielder | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2010 | Africa Sports d'Abidjan | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2013 | ASEC Mimosas | 16 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | → Porto B (loan) | 19 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2013–2015 | Paços de Ferreira | 54 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2015–2018 | Nice | 103 | (12) | |||||||||||||
| 2018–2022 | Fulham | 65 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | → Galatasaray (loan) | 27 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2021 | → Bordeaux (loan) | 12 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2022–2024 | Hull City | 76 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2024–2025 | Al-Orobah | 5 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | Ivory Coast U23 | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2015– | Ivory Coast | 62 | (4) | |||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:11, 5 October 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:37, 15 October 2024 (UTC) |
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Jean Michaël Seri (born on July 19, 1991) is a professional footballer from Ivory Coast. He plays as a central midfielder for the Ivory Coast national team. He is known for his great passing skills and ability to control the game.
Club Career Highlights
Early Days in Ivory Coast
When Jean Michaël Seri was young, people called him "Galla." This nickname came from Marcelo Gallardo, a famous midfielder he admired. Seri wanted to play just like him.
In 2001, Seri joined a football academy in Ivory Coast. It was started by Ivorian footballer Cyril Domoraud. Domoraud said Seri was very talented and smart. He was always ahead of other young players because of how well he controlled the ball.
Seri started his youth career with Africa Sports d'Abidjan in 2007. In January 2010, he joined ASEC Mimosas, a very successful club in Ivory Coast. He quickly became one of the best players there. His coach, Sébastien Desabre, said Seri was a great listener. This helped him improve a lot.
Playing in Portugal: Porto and Paços de Ferreira
In November 2012, Seri moved to Portugal to play for Porto on loan. He had impressed their scouts. However, he mostly played for Porto's reserve team, FC Porto B. He scored one goal in 19 matches for them.
In August 2013, Seri joined another Portuguese club, Paços de Ferreira. He signed a three-year contract. He played his first game for them in September 2013 against Benfica. In March 2014, he scored his first goal for the club. This goal helped his team move away from the relegation zone.
At Paços de Ferreira, Seri became a fan favorite. He was amazing at passing the ball and controlling the game's speed. His team finished eighth in the league in the 2014–15 season. Soon, a French club noticed his talent.
Moving to France: Nice
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On June 11, 2015, Seri officially joined Ligue 1 club Nice in France. He made his first appearance for Nice in August 2015. In September 2015, he scored his first goal for the club in a 4–1 win against Saint-Étienne. He played many great games for Nice.
Time in England: Fulham
In July 2018, Seri moved to England to play for Fulham. He signed a four-year contract. He scored his first goal for Fulham in August 2018 against Burnley. It was a spectacular long-range shot that went into the top corner of the net. This goal was even named the Premier League Goal of the Month for August!
Loan Spells: Galatasaray and Bordeaux
In July 2019, Seri went on loan to Galatasaray in Turkey for a season. After that, in January 2021, he joined Bordeaux in France on loan until the end of the season.
Back to Fulham
After his loan, Seri returned to Fulham. He played his first game back in August 2021, helping Fulham win 5–1 against Huddersfield Town. In May 2022, Seri scored in a big 7–0 victory over Luton Town. This win helped Fulham secure the Championship title. Even though Fulham was promoted to the Premier League, Seri left the club in June 2022 when his contract ended.
Playing for Hull City
Seri returned to the Championship league in England on July 8, 2022. He joined Hull City on a three-year contract. He scored the winning goal in his debut match for Hull City in a 2–1 victory over Bristol City. His next goal for Hull City was in April 2024, in a 2–2 draw against Middlesbrough.
New Adventure: Al-Orobah
On August 23, 2024, Seri signed with Al-Orobah, a club that had just been promoted to the Saudi Pro League in Saudi Arabia.
International Career
Jean Michaël Seri played three matches for the Ivory Coast under-23 team in 2011. These games were part of the 2011 CAF U-23 Championship in Morocco.
In February 2014, Seri was called up to the senior Ivory Coast national team for the first time. He made his official debut in September 2015 in a qualification match for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations against Sierra Leone. In November 2015, he scored his first goal for the national team in a 3–0 win against Liberia.
Seri has played in several Africa Cup of Nations tournaments for Ivory Coast. He was part of the squad in 2017 and 2019. In the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, he played in all four of his team's matches.
In December 2023, Seri was selected for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations squad. His team went on to win the tournament, making him an Africa Cup of Nations champion!
Personal Life
Jean Michaël Seri is a devoted Christian.
Honours and Awards
Seri has won several important titles and awards throughout his career:
- Galatasaray
- Turkish Super Cup: 2019
- Fulham
- EFL Championship: 2021–22
- Ivory Coast
- Africa Cup of Nations: 2023
- Individual Awards
See also
In Spanish: Jean Michaël Seri para niños
