Thérence Koudou
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thérence Ange Koudou | ||
| Date of birth | 13 December 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Livry-Gargan, France[1] | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) |
Right-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Pau (on loan from Reims) | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2011 | ES Goelly | ||
| 2011–2013 | Compans FC | ||
| 2013–2015 | FC Villepinte | ||
| 2015–2019 | Torcy | ||
| 2019–2021 | Reims | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Reims II | 42 | (0) |
| 2023– | Reims | 1 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 |
→ Pau FC (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2020 | France U16 | 3 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | France U18 | 6 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | France U19 | 7 | (0) |
| 2023– | France U20 | 2 | (0) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 January 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:58, 02 November 2023 (UTC) | |||
Thérence Ange Koudou (born 13 December 2004) is a French professional footballer who plays as a
Career
Koudou is a youth product of the academies of ES Goelly, Compans FC, FC Villepinte, and Torcy before moving to Reims youth academy on 10 May 2017.[3] He began his senior career with the reserves of Reims in 2021. On 8 February 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Reims until 2026.[4] On 12 May 2023, he made his professional debut with Reims in a 2–1 Ligue 1 loss to Olympique de Marseille.[5]
Loan to Pau FC
Following his brief stint with the first team, Koudou's development was deemed essential, and a decision was made to further his progress through a loan spell. Thus, he was loaned to Pau FC, a club competing in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. Pau, known for nurturing young talent, was considered the ideal destination for the talented right-back.[6]
In Béarn, Koudou quickly becomes an undisputed starter at the right-back position, showing great maturity despite his young age.[7]
International career
Born in France, Koudou is of Ivorian descent. He was called up to the France U20s for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[8]
Personal life
Koudou's twin brother, Maxence, is also a footballer.[9]
References
- ^ "Player". Ligue1.
- ^ "Thérence Koudou (Pau)". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Thérence KOUDOU (US Torcy-2004) signe au stade de Reims!". March 10, 2017.
- ^ "Reims : Thérence Koudou signe son premier contrat professionnel". Foot National. February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Live Commentary - Marseille vs Reims | 12.08.2023". Sky Sports.
- ^ "Therence Koudou prêté au Pau FC | Stade de Reims". www.stade-de-reims.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "Ligue 2. Pau FC : l'éclosion du bleuet Thérence Koudou". SudOuest.fr (in French). 2023-11-02. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ "Football – Coupe du Monde U20. Koudou (Reims) appelé de dernière minute". www.lunion.fr. May 15, 2023.
- ^ "Thérence Koudou, académicien du mois de janvier | Stade de Reims". www.stade-de-reims.com.
External links
- Thérence Koudou at Soccerway
- Thérence Koudou at BDFutbol
- FFF Profile