Guillaume Keke (born 13 March 1991) is a French

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who plays as a striker for Ards FC.

Early life

Keke is a native of

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, France. He is of mixed French and Ivorian descent.

Club career

Keke started his career with French side AC Boulogne-Billancourt. In 2012, he signed for Maltese side Xagħra United FC. In 2013, he signed for French side

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. In 2014, he signed for French side

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. In 2015, he signed for Northern Irish side

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. After that, he signed for Northern Irish side

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. He scored his first goal for the club during a 4–1 loss to Portadown FC. In 2016, he signed for Northern Irish side Ards FC. He initially was described as "struggled to get things off the ground". He helped the club finish eighth place after they were promoted. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players. He was their top scorer with twelve goals. In 2018, he signed for French side

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. In 2019, he signed for French side

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. After that, he signed for Northern Irish side Carrick Rangers FC. In 2020, he signed for Northern Irish side

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. After that, he signed for Northern Irish side

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. In 2022, he signed for Northern Irish side Ballymacash Rangers FC. In 2023, he signed for Northern Irish side Knockbreda FC. In 2024, he signed for Northern Irish side Ards FC.

International career

Besides football, Keke is a futsal player. He represented Northern Ireland internationally at the Red Bull Neymar Jr's Five World Finals 2017.

Style of play

Keke mainly operates as a striker. He has been described as a "strong hard working striker who likes to run in behind with a keen eye for goal".

Personal life

Keke has a daughter. He has an uncle who lived in Northern Ireland. He has studied to become a personal trainer.

References

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