Koffi Franck Kouao (born 20 May 1998) is an Ivorian professional

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who plays as a

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for French club

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Club career

Kouao made his professional debut in the Segunda Liga for

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on 28 January 2017 in a game against

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. On 12 August 2022, Kouao signed a four-year contract with

in France.

Career statistics

Honours

Ivory Coast U23 *

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runner-up:

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References

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