Didier Ya Konan
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Didier Konan Ya is a football Forward who plays for Hannover 96
in Germany
and the Côte d'Ivoire national team
.
Konan Ya has made a bright start to his international career with the Ivory Coast, scoring three goals in his first six matches for Les Éléphants.
, which has produced players such as Kolo Touré
and Didier Zokora
. Konan Ya was the joint top scorer in the African Champions League competition this season, with ASEC eventually falling in the semi finals, to Egyptian club Al Ahly.
Following ASECs Champions League defeat to Al Ahly, it was reported that the Egyptians, who eventually won the competition, had made an offer of US $500,000 for Konan Ya's services. The offer was, however, refused, as the club reportedly wanted to sell him to a European side.
In November 2006 it was reported that he, and fellow ASEC team mate Soro, had been granted trials with Premiership club Charlton Athletic
. However, doubts have been cast over a move to England due to both players not having full caps for their country at this point.
In December 2006 he signed for Rosenborg
, for a 3-year contract in the Norwegian Premier League
, after being linked with Dutch Eredivisie side Ajax
, French side Nantes
and Egyptian club Zamalek. At Rosenborg, he played alongside his compatriot and fellow midfielder Abdoulrazak Traoré.
In January 2007, Konan Ya was nominated for the Ivorian footballer of the Year award for 2006, which was eventually won by Chelsea
striker Didier Drogba
. He was one of two homeland based players at the time to be nominated, the other being former ASEC team mate Bakary Soro.
In August 2007 Konan Ya got on the scoresheet in Rosenborg's 2–0 UEFA Champions League
qualifying victory against Finnish
outfit Tampere United
to take them into the competitions group stages for the 2007/08 season.
On 11 August 2009, Konan Ya moved to Bundesliga
side Hannover 96
, signing a three year contract.
After a very good spell at Hannover 96
he was linked to many European clubs. On 22 April 2011 Konan Ya told VG Nett that his agent had confirmed interest from Bayern Munich
and other big clubs.
for the 2008 African Cup of Nations
qualifier against Gabon on 5 October 2006, along with fellow ASEC player Bakary Soro
.
In March 2007 he was one of four players to receive a late call-up for the Ivorian's African Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar
in Antananarivo
, due to injuries to other members of the squad.
Rosenborg BK
Hannover 96
Hannoverscher Sportverein von 1896, commonly referred to as Hannover 96, Hannover or simply 96, is a German association football club based in the city of Hanover, Lower Saxony.-Foundation to WWII:...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and the Côte d'Ivoire national team
Côte d'Ivoire national football team
The Côte d'Ivoire National Football Team or Ivory Coast National Football Team, nicknamed Les Éléphants , represents Côte d'Ivoire in international football and is controlled by the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football...
.
Konan Ya has made a bright start to his international career with the Ivory Coast, scoring three goals in his first six matches for Les Éléphants.
Club career
Regarded as a big talent in Ivorian football, he began his career at homeland club ASEC MimosasASEC Mimosas
The Académie Sportive des Employés de Commerce Mimosas is an Ivorian football club based in Abidjan. The club is also known as ASEC Mimosas Abidjan and ASEC Abidjan, especially in international club competitions. Founded in 1948, they are the most successful side in Ivorian football, having won...
, which has produced players such as Kolo Touré
Kolo Touré
Kolo Habib Touré is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Manchester City and Ivory Coast. Touré is a central defender. He is the elder brother of Manchester City team-mate Yaya Touré and Makasa's Ibrahim Touré.-Arsenal:...
and Didier Zokora
Didier Zokora
Déguy Alain Didier Zokora is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Turkish club Trabzonspor and the Ivorian national team. Zokora plays in a defensive role and is a strong tactical player in the middle of the park.-Early career:Zokora started his career in Côte d'Ivoire at the famed youth academy of...
. Konan Ya was the joint top scorer in the African Champions League competition this season, with ASEC eventually falling in the semi finals, to Egyptian club Al Ahly.
Following ASECs Champions League defeat to Al Ahly, it was reported that the Egyptians, who eventually won the competition, had made an offer of US $500,000 for Konan Ya's services. The offer was, however, refused, as the club reportedly wanted to sell him to a European side.
In November 2006 it was reported that he, and fellow ASEC team mate Soro, had been granted trials with Premiership club Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
. However, doubts have been cast over a move to England due to both players not having full caps for their country at this point.
In December 2006 he signed for Rosenborg
Rosenborg B.K.
Rosenborg Ballklub is a Norwegian football club from the city of Trondheim, currently playing in the Norwegian Premier League. With 22 league titles and nine Norwegian Cup titles, the club is the most successful in Norway and has dominated Norwegian football since the start of the 1990s...
, for a 3-year contract in the Norwegian Premier League
Norwegian Premier League
Tippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official...
, after being linked with Dutch Eredivisie side Ajax
Ajax Amsterdam
Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax , also referred to as AFC Ajax, Ajax Amsterdam or simply Ajax , is a professional football club from Amsterdam, Netherlands...
, French side Nantes
FC Nantes Atlantique
Football Club de Nantes is a French association football club based in Nantes, Pays de la Loire. The club was founded on 21 April 1943, during World War II, as a result of local clubs based in the city coming together to form one big club. From 1992–2007, the club was referred to as FC Nantes...
and Egyptian club Zamalek. At Rosenborg, he played alongside his compatriot and fellow midfielder Abdoulrazak Traoré.
In January 2007, Konan Ya was nominated for the Ivorian footballer of the Year award for 2006, which was eventually won by Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
striker Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba
Didier Yves Drogba Tébily is an Ivorian footballer who plays in the centre forward position. He currently plays for Chelsea in the Premier League, where he is deputy vice-captain, and is the captain and all-time top scorer of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team...
. He was one of two homeland based players at the time to be nominated, the other being former ASEC team mate Bakary Soro.
In August 2007 Konan Ya got on the scoresheet in Rosenborg's 2–0 UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
qualifying victory against Finnish
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
outfit Tampere United
Tampere United
Tampere United is a Finnish football club, which played in the Veikkausliiga, the premier football league in Finland, until the 2010 season, but is currently excluded from participating in Finnish football. The club comes from the city of Tampere. The current head coach of the club is Jarkko Wiss,...
to take them into the competitions group stages for the 2007/08 season.
On 11 August 2009, Konan Ya moved to Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
side Hannover 96
Hannover 96
Hannoverscher Sportverein von 1896, commonly referred to as Hannover 96, Hannover or simply 96, is a German association football club based in the city of Hanover, Lower Saxony.-Foundation to WWII:...
, signing a three year contract.
After a very good spell at Hannover 96
Hannover 96
Hannoverscher Sportverein von 1896, commonly referred to as Hannover 96, Hannover or simply 96, is a German association football club based in the city of Hanover, Lower Saxony.-Foundation to WWII:...
he was linked to many European clubs. On 22 April 2011 Konan Ya told VG Nett that his agent had confirmed interest from Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
and other big clubs.
Career statistics
| Season | Club | Division | League | Cup | Europe UEFA The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer.... |
Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| 2007 2007 in Norwegian football The 2007 season is the 102. season of competitive football in Norway.* Tippeligaen 2007 * Adeccoligaen 2007 * Norwegian Football Cup 2007* Toppserien 2007 -Men's national team:... |
Rosenborg | Tippeligaen Tippeligaen Tippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official... |
20 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 31 | 10 |
| 2008 2008 in Norwegian football The 2008-season is the 103. season of competitive football in Norway.*Tippeligaen 2008 *Adeccoligaen 2008 *Norwegian Football Cup 2008*Toppserien 2008 -Men's national team:... |
Tippeligaen Tippeligaen Tippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official... |
22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 30 | 8 | |
| 2009 2009 in Norwegian football The 2009-season is the 104. season of competitive football in Norway.*2009 Tippeligaen *2009 Adeccoligaen *2009 Norwegian Football Cup*2009 Toppserien -Men's national team:... |
Tippeligaen Tippeligaen Tippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official... |
8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 4 | |
| Rosenborg Total | 50 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 4 | 76 | 22 | ||
| 2009–10 2009–10 Fußball-Bundesliga The 2009–10 Fußball-Bundesliga was the 47th season of the Fußball-Bundesliga, Germany's premier football league. The season commenced on 7 August 2009 with the traditional season opening match involving the defending champions VfL Wolfsburg and VfB Stuttgart. The last games were played on 8 May 2010... |
Hannover 96 Hannover 96 Hannoverscher Sportverein von 1896, commonly referred to as Hannover 96, Hannover or simply 96, is a German association football club based in the city of Hanover, Lower Saxony.-Foundation to WWII:... |
Fußball-Bundesliga Fußball-Bundesliga The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga... |
25 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 9 |
| 2010–11 2010–11 Fußball-Bundesliga The 2010–11 Fußball-Bundesliga was the 48th season of the Fußball-Bundesliga, Germany's premier football league. The season started on the weekend of 21 August 2010 with the traditional season opening match involving the defending champions and ended with the last games on 14 May 2011. The winter... |
Fußball-Bundesliga Fußball-Bundesliga The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga... |
28 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 14 | |
| 2011–12 2011–12 Fußball-Bundesliga The 2011–12 Fußball-Bundesliga is the 49th season of the Fußball-Bundesliga, Germany's premier football league. The season started on 5 August 2011 with the season opening match involving defending champions Borussia Dortmund and will end with the last games on 5 May 2012... |
Fußball-Bundesliga Fußball-Bundesliga The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga... |
11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 1 | |
| Hannover Total | 64 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 68 | 24 | ||
| Career Total | 114 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 4 | 144 | 46 | ||
- All European competition includes: Champions League, Champions League qualifying, Europa League and Europe League qualifying
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 February 2011 | Stade Georges Pompidou Stade Georges Pompidou Stade Georges Pompidou is a stadium in Valence, France. It is currently used for football matches and was the home stadium of ASOA Valence. The stadium holds 15,128 spectators. It is named after Georges Pompidou.... , Valence Valence, Drôme Valence is a commune in southeastern France, the capital of the Drôme department, situated on the left bank of the Rhône, south of Lyon on the railway to Marseilles.Its inhabitants are called Valentinois... , France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly | |
| 2 | 11 May 2011 | Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny, nicknamed "le Félicia", is a multi-purpose stadium, which can host football, rugby and athletics, in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. It is the national stadium of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team. It is named after the first president of the country, Félix... , Abidjan Abidjan Abidjan is the economic and former official capital of Côte d'Ivoire, while the current capital is Yamoussoukro. it was the largest city in the nation and the third-largest French-speaking city in the world, after Paris, and Kinshasa but before Montreal... , Ivory Coast |
4–1 | 5–1 | Friendly | |
| 3 | 5 June 2011 | Stade de l'Amitié Stade de l'Amitié Stade de l'Amitie or Friendship Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Cotonou, Benin. It is currently used for football matches and also has facilities for athletics. The stadium has a capacity of 35,000 people.-External links:* at... , Cotonou Cotonou -Demographics:*1979: 320,348 *1992: 536,827 *2002: 665,100 *2005: 690,584 The main languages spoken in Cotonou include the Fon language, Aja language, Yoruba language and French.-Transport:... , Benin Benin Benin , officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in West Africa. It borders Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. Its small southern coastline on the Bight of Benin is where a majority of the population is located... |
0–1 | 2–6 | 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification - Group H | |
| 4 | 10 August 2011 | Stade de Geneve Stade de Genève Stade de Genève is a stadium in the greater Geneva, Switzerland area . It has a capacity of 30,084.-Overview:The stadium was completed in 2003 by Zschokke Construction S.A. after nearly three years of construction... , Geneve, Switzerland Switzerland Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition.... |
1–0 | 4–3 | Friendly | |
International
He was called up to the Ivory Coast National TeamCôte d'Ivoire national football team
The Côte d'Ivoire National Football Team or Ivory Coast National Football Team, nicknamed Les Éléphants , represents Côte d'Ivoire in international football and is controlled by the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football...
for the 2008 African Cup of Nations
2008 African Cup of Nations
The 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, also known as the MTN Africa Cup of Nations due to the competition's sponsorship by MTN, was the 26th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial football tournament for nations affiliated to the Confederation of African Football . The tournament was staged at...
qualifier against Gabon on 5 October 2006, along with fellow ASEC player Bakary Soro
Bakary Soro
Bakary Soro is an Côte d'Ivoire football defender who currently plays for French Ligue 1 club Arles-Avignon.-Career:...
.
In March 2007 he was one of four players to receive a late call-up for the Ivorian's African Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar
Madagascar national football team
The Madagascar national football team, nicknamed Les Guerriers Zébus , is the national team of Madagascar and is controlled by the Fédération Malagasy de Football. It has never qualified for the finals of the World Cup or the African Nations Cup...
in Antananarivo
Antananarivo
Antananarivo , formerly Tananarive , is the capital and largest city in Madagascar. It is also known by its French colonial shorthand form Tana....
, due to injuries to other members of the squad.
Club
ASEC MimosasASEC Mimosas
The Académie Sportive des Employés de Commerce Mimosas is an Ivorian football club based in Abidjan. The club is also known as ASEC Mimosas Abidjan and ASEC Abidjan, especially in international club competitions. Founded in 1948, they are the most successful side in Ivorian football, having won...
- Côte d'Ivoire Premier DivisionCôte d'Ivoire Premier DivisionThe Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division is the top division of the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football. it was created in 1960.- Côte d'Ivoire Season 2011 :-2010 season: 1.ASEC Mimosas 26 13 9 4 41-14 48 Champions...
: 2004, 2005, 2006 - Côte d'Ivoire CupCôte d'Ivoire CupThe Coupe de Côte d'Ivoire de football, in English Côte d'Ivoire Cup or Ivory Coast Cup, is the top knockout tournament in Ivorian football. It was created in 1960.-Winners:Previous winners are:-References:...
: 2005 - Coupe Houphouët-BoignyCoupe Houphouët-BoignyThe Coupe Houphouët-Boigny is a match competition in Ivory Coast football, played between the Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division champions and the Côte d'Ivoire Cup winners....
: 2004, 2006
Rosenborg BK
- Norwegian Premier League ChampionshipNorwegian Premier LeagueTippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official...
: 2009