Siaka Tiéné
Siaka Tiéné (born 22 February 1982) is an Ivorian footballer who last played for Montpellier. He played primarily as a left back Tiéné has had a distinguished international career with over 95 caps for the Ivory Coast, representing the team at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and at seven Africa Cup of Nations in 2002, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2015, helping them finish runner-up in 2006 and 2012, while captaining them to victory in 2015.
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Full name | Siaka Tiéné | ||
Date of birth | 22 February 1982 | ||
Place of birth | Abidjan, Ivory Coast | ||
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) | ||
Playing position | Left back | ||
Youth career | |||
Soccer Academy JMG at ASEC Mimosas | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1999–2003 | ASEC Mimosas | ||
2003–2005 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 46 | (14) |
2005–2008 | Saint-Étienne | 21 | (0) |
2006–2007 | → Stade Reims (loan) | 18 | (3) |
2008–2010 | Valenciennes | 57 | (2) |
2010–2013 | Paris Saint-Germain | 54 | (1) |
2013–2015 | Montpellier | 44 | (5) |
National team‡ | |||
2000–2015 | Ivory Coast | 100 | (2) |