Quick Facts
CancerBiography
Cédric Gogoua Kouame (born 10 July 1994) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Serbian club Partizan.
Gogoua began his career at Sabé Sports de Bouna, but he did not break through and moved on to Africa Sports in 2010. Four years later he joined to Finnish club SJK. He was at the club two years and was won Veikkausliiga title, first time in history of the club. Gogoua was also named for best defender of Veikkausliiga in 2014. In January 2016, he was signed by Serbian club Partizan for an estimated fee of 300,000 €.
Club career
Early career
Born in Abidjan, Gogoua started out his senior career with Africa Sports in early 2010, at the age of 15. He was then a member of the team that won the national league in 2011. Afterwards, Gogoua unexpectedly left the club in March 2012, allegedly going on a trial to Thailand. At that time he had been with the club for three years, ever since he joined Africa Sports coming from Sabé Sports de Bouna. He subsequently spent some time playing with Issia Wazy, before moving abroad to Finland.
SJK
In April 2014, after a successful trial at the club, Gogoua signed a permanent contract with SJK. He initially played for their reserve side Kerho 07, before being promoted to the main squad. Eventually, Gogoua made his debut for SJK on 17 May 2014, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3–0 home league win over IFK Mariehamn. He scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 home league victory over MYPA on 25 October 2014. Due to his performances, Gogoua was named the league's best defender in 2014, as the club finished as runners-up to HJK. He subsequently helped them win the league in the following season, the first title in the club's history. Gogoua has played both matches in first qualifying round of 2015–16 UEFA Europa League against FH. In November 2015, Gogoua signed a one-year extension to his contract, keeping him at SJK until the end of 2017.
Partizan
On 17 January 2016, Gogoua officially joined Serbian club Partizan, penning a four-year deal and choosing the number 51 jersey for a fee of €300.000. He was joined by his compatriot Ismaël Béko Fofana. On 27 February 2016, Gogoua made his official debut for the club in a Eternal derby against Red Star Belgrade and scored the leading goal for Partizan.
International career
Gogoua represented Ivory Coast at Under-17 and Under-20 level.
Statistics
- As of 5 February 2016
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Kerho 07 | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| SJK | 2014 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| 2015 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 2 | |
| Total | 51 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 58 | 3 | |
| Career total | 54 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 61 | 3 | |
Style of playing
Gogoua possesses the speed to keep track of smaller, quicker attackers while also possessing the strength needed to battle with more physical opponents. Also has a very good pass into space and game review, so he could play as defensive midfielder. While playing in the Finland, Gogoua has been one of the best players in Veikkausliiga and got a nickname Dominator.
Honours
Club
- Africa Sports
- Ligue 1: 2011
- SJK
- Veikkausliiga: 2015
- Partizan
- Serbian Cup: 2015–16
Individual
- Veikkausliiga Best Defender: 2014
- ^ Cédric Gogoua profile at Soccerway