Olivier Kapo facts for kids
Kapo in 2005
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| Full name | Obou Narcisse Olivier Kapo | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 27 September 1980 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Marcory, Ivory Coast | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, left winger | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1996–1999 | Auxerre | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 1999–2004 | Auxerre | 120 | (19) | |||||||||||||
| 2004–2007 | Juventus | 14 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2005–2006 | → Monaco (loan) | 25 | (5) | |||||||||||||
| 2006–2007 | → Levante (loan) | 30 | (5) | |||||||||||||
| 2007–2008 | Birmingham City | 26 | (5) | |||||||||||||
| 2008–2010 | Wigan Athletic | 20 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2010 | → Boulogne (loan) | 16 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | Celtic | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2011 | Al-Ahly | 5 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Auxerre | 40 | (12) | |||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | Levadiakos | 19 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Korona Kielce | 27 | (7) | |||||||||||||
| 2014 | Korona Kielce II | 3 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 347 | (61) | ||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2004 | France | 9 | (3) | |||||||||||||
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Obou Narcisse Olivier Kapo, known as Olivier Kapo, is a former professional footballer from France. He was born on September 27, 1980. Olivier played as an attacking midfielder, which is a player who helps both defend and attack. He also played as a left winger, running down the side of the field.
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Early Life and French Nationality
Olivier Kapo was born in Marcory, a city in the Ivory Coast. He became a French citizen on November 3, 1998. This meant he could play for the French national football team.
Club Career Highlights
Olivier Kapo played for many different football clubs during his career. He started his journey in France and then played in Italy, Spain, England, Scotland, and Poland.
Starting Out at Auxerre
Olivier Kapo began his professional football career with Auxerre in France in 1999. He played there for several years, showing his skills on the field.
Moving to Juventus
In 2004, Kapo moved to Juventus, a very famous club in Italy. However, it was a bit tough for him to settle in. He didn't play as much as he hoped because another great player, Pavel Nedvěd, played in his position.
Loan Spells and New Experiences
Because he wasn't playing much at Juventus, Kapo went on loan to other clubs. A loan means a player temporarily plays for another team.
- In the 2005–06 season, he played for Monaco in France.
- Later, when Juventus was moved to a lower league, Kapo went on loan again. He joined Levante, a club in Spain. He scored five goals in 32 games for them.
Playing in England: Birmingham City
On June 29, 2007, Kapo signed with Birmingham City in England. He joined for about £3 million. He felt his playing style would fit well with English football. He even scored a goal in his very first game for Birmingham City against Chelsea.
Time at Wigan Athletic
Kapo then moved to Wigan Athletic on July 16, 2008. He signed a three-year deal. This move brought him back with his old manager, Steve Bruce. He scored his first goal for Wigan in a League Cup match. He later left Wigan in August 2010.
Short Stay at Celtic
On November 4, 2010, Olivier Kapo joined Celtic, a big club in Scotland. He said he chose Celtic even though other clubs offered him more money. He played a few games for them before leaving in January 2011.
Adventure in Qatar
In February 2011, Kapo signed a short contract with Al Ahli SC in Qatar. He helped his team win a game by scoring two goals.
Back to Auxerre and Greece
In January 2012, Kapo returned to his first professional club, Auxerre, signing an 18-month contract. After that, he moved to Greece and played for Levadiakos.
Final Club: Korona Kielce
On August 15, 2014, Kapo signed a one-year contract with Korona Kielce, a club in Poland. He scored seven goals for them during the 2014–15 season. After this season, his contract was not extended.
International Career for France
Olivier Kapo played for the French national team nine times. These appearances are called "caps." He represented France in the 2003 Confederations Cup. He scored a goal against New Zealand in that tournament. He was also a substitute in the final game, where France won against Cameroon. He scored goals in friendly games against Egypt and Serbia and Montenegro. His last game for France was in 2004.
Personal Life
Olivier Kapo has a nephew named Maxen Kapo. Maxen is also a footballer who started his professional career with Paris Saint-Germain.
Honours and Achievements
Olivier Kapo won some important trophies during his career:
With Auxerre
- Coupe de France: 2002–03 (This is a major cup competition in French football.)
With France
- FIFA Confederations Cup: 2003 (This was an international football tournament for national teams.)
See also
In Spanish: Olivier Kapo para niños
