Paul Akouokou
Edgar Paul Akouokou (born 20 December 1997) is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Spanish club Real Betis.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Edgar Paul Akouokou | ||
Date of birth | 20 December 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Abidjan, Ivory Coast | ||
Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Betis | ||
Number | 4 | ||
Youth career | |||
Ekenäs IF | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2018 | Ekenäs IF | 35 | (2) |
2017–2018 | → Beitar Jerusalem (loan) | 12 | (0) |
2018 | → Hapoel Rishon LeZion (loan) | 16 | (3) |
2018–2020 | Betis B | 44 | (0) |
2020– | Betis | 6 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:55, 31 January 2021 (UTC) |
Club career
Akouokou started his career with Finnish side Ekenäs IF in 2016. In January 2017, he went on a trial at Ligue 1 side Angers SCO,[1]
On 27 August 2017, Akouokou moved to Israeli Premier League side Beitar Jerusalem, on loan until May 2018.[2] The following 1 February, after being sparingly used, he moved to Hapoel Rishon LeZion of the Liga Leumit, also in a temporary deal.[3]
On 21 November 2018, Akouokou switched teams and countries again after agreeing to a deal with La Liga side Real Betis; he was initially assigned to the reserves in Tercera División.[4] On 10 September 2020, after helping the B-team achieve promotion to Segunda División B, he renewed his contract until 2024 and was promoted to the first team.[5]
References
- "Akouokou på test till fransk ligaklubb" [Akouokou on trial at French club] (in Northern Sami). Ekenäs IF. 7 January 2017. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- "Paul klar för Israeliska ligalaget Beitar Jerusalem FC" [Paul ready for Israeli league team Beitar Jerusalem] (in Northern Sami). Ekenäs IF. 27 August 2017. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- "האישור הגיע: פול אדגר עובר להפועל ראשון לציון" [The confirmation came: Paul Edgar moves to Hapoel Rishon Lezion] (in Hebrew). Maariv. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- "El Betis Deportivo incorpora a Paul Akouokou" [Betis Deportivo sign Paul Akouokou] (in Spanish). Real Betis. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- "El Real Betis y Paul amplían su vinculación hasta 2024" [Real Betis and Paul extend their link until 2024] (in Spanish). Real Betis. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
External links
- Paul Akouokou at BDFutbol
- Paul Akouokou at LaPreferente.com (in Spanish)
- Paul Akouokou at Soccerway