Ibrahim Koné
Encyclopedia
Ibrahim Koné is an Ivorian
football goalkeeper currently playing for French Ligue 1
side US Boulogne
.
side AS Odienné
in his native Côte d'Ivoire
. He was in January 2008 on trial for several weeks with Rosenborg BK in Trondheim
and was with those in a trainings camp in Gran Canaria
. On 19 July 2008 left Denguelé Sports d'Odienné
and joined on trial to Paris Saint-Germain FC
, later signed for US Boulogne
. Koné played his debut on 23 September 2009 against Paris Saint-Germain FC
in the Coupe de la Ligue
, he stayed 90 minutes on the field.
who was voted as the best goalkeeper and was formerly the back up keeper at 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship
in Peru
.
Côte d'Ivoire
The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire or Ivory Coast is a country in West Africa. It has an area of , and borders the countries Liberia, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana; its southern boundary is along the Gulf of Guinea. The country's population was 15,366,672 in 1998 and was estimated to be...
football goalkeeper currently playing for French Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
side US Boulogne
US Boulogne
Union Sportive de Boulogne-sur-Mer Côte d'Opale is a French association football club based in the commune of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The club was founded in 1898 and currently plays in Ligue 2, the second of division of French football, having been relegated from Ligue 1 during the 2009–10 season.The...
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Career
Koné began his career with CF Excellence and joined later to Côte d'Ivoire Premier DivisionCôte d'Ivoire Premier Division
The Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division is the top division of the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football. it was created in 1960.- Côte d'Ivoire Season 2011 :-2010 season: 1.ASEC Mimosas 26 13 9 4 41-14 48 Champions...
side AS Odienné
Denguelé Sports d'Odienné
The Association Sportive Denguélé d’Odienné is an Ivorian football club based in Odienné. Being a member of the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football Premiere Division since 2003, their best result was a third place in 2006...
in his native Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire
The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire or Ivory Coast is a country in West Africa. It has an area of , and borders the countries Liberia, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana; its southern boundary is along the Gulf of Guinea. The country's population was 15,366,672 in 1998 and was estimated to be...
. He was in January 2008 on trial for several weeks with Rosenborg BK in Trondheim
Trondheim
Trondheim , historically, Nidaros and Trondhjem, is a city and municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. With a population of 173,486, it is the third most populous municipality and city in the country, although the fourth largest metropolitan area. It is the administrative centre of...
and was with those in a trainings camp in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is the second most populous island of the Canary Islands, with a population of 838,397 which constitutes approximately 40% of the population of the archipelago...
. On 19 July 2008 left Denguelé Sports d'Odienné
Denguelé Sports d'Odienné
The Association Sportive Denguélé d’Odienné is an Ivorian football club based in Odienné. Being a member of the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football Premiere Division since 2003, their best result was a third place in 2006...
and joined on trial to Paris Saint-Germain FC
Paris Saint-Germain FC
Paris Saint-Germain Football Club , also known simply as Paris Saint-Germain and familiarly as Paris SG or PSG , is a professional association football club based in Paris, France. The club was founded on 12 August 1970, thanks to the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain...
, later signed for US Boulogne
US Boulogne
Union Sportive de Boulogne-sur-Mer Côte d'Opale is a French association football club based in the commune of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The club was founded in 1898 and currently plays in Ligue 2, the second of division of French football, having been relegated from Ligue 1 during the 2009–10 season.The...
. Koné played his debut on 23 September 2009 against Paris Saint-Germain FC
Paris Saint-Germain FC
Paris Saint-Germain Football Club , also known simply as Paris Saint-Germain and familiarly as Paris SG or PSG , is a professional association football club based in Paris, France. The club was founded on 12 August 1970, thanks to the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain...
in the Coupe de la Ligue
Coupe de la Ligue
The Coupe de la Ligue , known outside of France as the French League Cup, is a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel...
, he stayed 90 minutes on the field.
International career
Koné presented his country at 2007 Toulon Tournament2007 Toulon Tournament
The 2007 Toulon Tournament was the 35th edition of the Toulon Tournament, and was held from 31 May to 9 June. It was won by France, after they beat China 3-1 in the final.-Table:-Match summaries:-Table:-Match summaries:...
who was voted as the best goalkeeper and was formerly the back up keeper at 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship
2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship
The 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship was held in the cities of Lima, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Piura and Iquitos in Peru between 16 September and 2 October 2005. Players born after 1 January 1988 could participate in this tournament...
in Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
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