Jean-Louis Bessé
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Jean-Louis Bessé is an Ivorian footballer who plays in the centre forward position. He most recently played for Trois-Rivières Attak
in the Canadian Soccer League
.
with the UQTR Patriotes
for five seasons. In his first season with the Patriotes he was named rookie of the year.
of the Canadian Soccer League
announced the signing of Bessé. On May 20 he made history by scoring a goal in 2-1 victory over the Canadian Lions, the match marked the franchise's first win. Throughout the regular season he helped Attak to claim their first piece of silverware by winning the Open Canada Cup
, and finishing runners-up in the National Division. He helped the club clinch a playoff spot, but eventually lost in the semi-finals to the Serbian White Eagles
by a score of 2-1.
The following season Bessé helped the Attak claim the club's first National Division title, and reach the final of the CSL Cup
, where once again the Attak were defeated by White Eagles which ended in 2-2 draw and decided through penalties by a score of 2-1.
Trois-Rivières Attak
Trois-Rivières Attak FC is a Canadian soccer team, taking a sabbatical year from the Canadian Soccer League. They formally served as a reserve/academy team for the USL First Division side Montreal Impact until 2010, when Montreal Impact founded their own academy...
in the Canadian Soccer League
Canadian Soccer League (current)
The Canadian Soccer League is the top soccer league in Canada and is controlled by the Canadian Soccer Association. It was formerly known as the Canadian Professional Soccer League , and was officially re-branded on May 17, 2006...
.
Playing career
Bessé began his career in the Ligue de Soccer Élite du Québec in 2000 with the Francheville of Trois-Rivières. He was a member of the all-star team of the LSEQ for the six seasons in the league. And was also a four-time all-star member for the Quebec conference. Another achievement earned by Bessé was being named MVP by the Quebec Soccer Federation. Bessé played college soccerCollege soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
with the UQTR Patriotes
UQTR Patriotes
The UQTR Patriotes are the athletic teams that represent the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. The team name honours the historical Patriotes and their movement that led, during the 19th century, a rebellion for democracy and independence for Quebec .The...
for five seasons. In his first season with the Patriotes he was named rookie of the year.
Trois-Rivières Attak
On January 17, 2007 the newly expansion Trois-Rivières AttakTrois-Rivières Attak
Trois-Rivières Attak FC is a Canadian soccer team, taking a sabbatical year from the Canadian Soccer League. They formally served as a reserve/academy team for the USL First Division side Montreal Impact until 2010, when Montreal Impact founded their own academy...
of the Canadian Soccer League
Canadian Soccer League (current)
The Canadian Soccer League is the top soccer league in Canada and is controlled by the Canadian Soccer Association. It was formerly known as the Canadian Professional Soccer League , and was officially re-branded on May 17, 2006...
announced the signing of Bessé. On May 20 he made history by scoring a goal in 2-1 victory over the Canadian Lions, the match marked the franchise's first win. Throughout the regular season he helped Attak to claim their first piece of silverware by winning the Open Canada Cup
Open Canada Cup
The Open Canada Cup was a Canadian soccer competition, similar in concept to tournaments such as the English FA Cup, the Coppa Italia, and the US Open Cup. The competition was held starting with the CSL's first season in 1998 until 2007....
, and finishing runners-up in the National Division. He helped the club clinch a playoff spot, but eventually lost in the semi-finals to the Serbian White Eagles
Serbian White Eagles
Serbian White Eagles Football Club is a Canadian soccer team. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League....
by a score of 2-1.
The following season Bessé helped the Attak claim the club's first National Division title, and reach the final of the CSL Cup
Rogers Cup (soccer)
The Canadian Soccer League championship final is the final play-off game of the Canadian Soccer League and its predecessor the Canadian Professional Soccer League...
, where once again the Attak were defeated by White Eagles which ended in 2-2 draw and decided through penalties by a score of 2-1.