Franck Dja Djedje
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Franck Dja Djedje, is an Ivorian footballer who currently plays as a striker for French club OGC Nice
in Ligue 1
.
. On the 30 January 2009 he moved to another rival team RC Strasbourg
and on 31 August 2009 Vannes OC
have signed the forward on loan.
He signed for French Ligue 1
club AC Arles-Avignon in July 2010.
On 26 August 2011, it was announced that he would move to Ligue 1
outfit OGC Nice
, signing a three-year deal.
.
In 2008 he was selected to represent Côte d'Ivoire at the 2008 Summer Olympics
, just right before his nationality transfer deadline – his 21st birthday.
, in Evian Thonon Gaillard F.C.
OGC Nice
Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice Côte d'Azur is a French association football club based in Nice. The club was founded in 1904 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top-tier of French football. Nice plays its home matches at the Stade Municipal du Ray located within the city. In 2013, the club is...
in Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
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Career
Dja Djedje came to France from his country of birth at the 12 years age, where he signed with SC Solitaire de Paris at youth level, before moving on to the youth setup at French giants Paris Saint-Germain at the age of 13. He has since risen to the ranks of the senior team, going on loan to Stade Brestois for the 2004/2005 season. For the 2006/2007 season has been sent out on loan at Ligue 2 club Grenoble Foot 38Grenoble Foot 38
Grenoble Foot 38, commonly referred to as simply Grenoble, is a French association football club based in Grenoble, a city situated at the foot of the French Alps. The original incarnation of the club was founded in 1892 and, in 1997, was formed into the club that exists today as a result of a merger...
. On the 30 January 2009 he moved to another rival team RC Strasbourg
RC Strasbourg
Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace...
and on 31 August 2009 Vannes OC
Vannes OC
Vannes Olympique Club is a French association football club based in Vannes. The club was formed relatively late in 1998 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Vannes plays its home matches at the Stade de la Rabine located within the city...
have signed the forward on loan.
He signed for French Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
club AC Arles-Avignon in July 2010.
On 26 August 2011, it was announced that he would move to Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
outfit OGC Nice
OGC Nice
Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice Côte d'Azur is a French association football club based in Nice. The club was founded in 1904 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top-tier of French football. Nice plays its home matches at the Stade Municipal du Ray located within the city. In 2013, the club is...
, signing a three-year deal.
International career
He has played internationally for France in their Under-17, Under-18 and Under-19 team, gaining a large amount of caps. In 2005 he won the European U-19 Championship with France in BelfastBelfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
.
In 2008 he was selected to represent Côte d'Ivoire at the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
, just right before his nationality transfer deadline – his 21st birthday.
Personal
He has dual French and Ivorian nationality. His brother Brice plays also in Ligue 1Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
, in Evian Thonon Gaillard F.C.