Jonathan Téhoué
Encyclopedia
Jonathan Kahne Téhoué is a French
footballer who plays for English Football League One
side Leyton Orient
. He is known as a super-sub amongst Leyton Orient fans, having scored nine goals after the 85th minute of various matches since he joined the club.
in August 2007 and moved to Konyaspor
in February 2008.
Football League One
club Huddersfield Town
signed him subject to international clearance on 2 February 2009, but, because of a contractual dispute between Téhoué and Konyaspor, this was not forthcoming. FIFA
became involved, but no decision was reached in time for the deal to be completed in the 2008–09 season.
. On 12 January 2010, he was signed by Football League One
club Leyton Orient
on a short-term contract until the end of the 2009-10 season after impressing on a trial with the club.
On 2 February 2010, Téhoué scored his first goal in English football, converting Sean Thornton
's cross from close range to score the fifth in Orient's 5–0 win over Bristol Rovers
. On 12 March 2010 he signed a 2½-year deal with the club which will keep him at The O's until 2012.
Tehoue scored his first goal of the 2010/11 season against Hartlepool United on Saturday 16 October 2010, smashing home from six yards in the 89th minute to earn the O's a 1–0 victory.
On 7 December 2010, Téhoué scored a late equaliser in the FA Cup
Second Round against Droylsden
and went on to complete a hat-trick
in extra-time. His team-mate Scott McGleish
also achieved a hat-trick in extra-time, ultimately guiding Orient to an 8–2 victory and a place in the third round. On 20 February 2011, Téhoué came off the bench to score the late equaliser in Orient's fifth round 1–1 draw against Arsenal
to earn Leyton Orient a replay at the Emirates Stadium
.
defender Emmanuel Eboué
. Téhoué has confirmed that they are just good friends and share Ivorian
heritage. He is also friends with the many French
players in the Gunners
squad, such as Abou Diaby
, and has known Alex Song since they played together at SC Bastia
.
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...
footballer who plays for English Football League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
. He is known as a super-sub amongst Leyton Orient fans, having scored nine goals after the 85th minute of various matches since he joined the club.
Club career
Téhoué previously played for FC Brussels in the Belgian Jupiler League. He transferred to Kasımpaşa S.K.Kasimpasa S.K.
Kasımpaşa Spor Kulübü is a Turkish football club located in Istanbul, Turkey. They play their home games in the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium. The club was founded in 1921 as Altıntuğ. They played in the Istanbul First League between 1939–1945 and 1946–1959. The club was promoted to the Turkish...
in August 2007 and moved to Konyaspor
Konyaspor
Konyaspor is a professional Turkish football club based in Konya. Konyaspor currently play in the Süper Lig. The club was founded in 1922 but then reformed in 1981. The club colours are green and white and they play their home games at Konya Atatürk Stadium....
in February 2008.
Huddersfield Town
After a successful trial, EnglishEngland
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
Football League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
club Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
signed him subject to international clearance on 2 February 2009, but, because of a contractual dispute between Téhoué and Konyaspor, this was not forthcoming. FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
became involved, but no decision was reached in time for the deal to be completed in the 2008–09 season.
Leyton Orient
Upon leaving Konyaspor, Téhoué had a short spell with French side UJA AlfortvilleUJA Alfortville
Union de la Jeunesse Arménienne de Paris is a French association football club based in Alfortville, a suburb of Paris. The club was founded in 1926 and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur Groupe A, the fourth division of French football...
. On 12 January 2010, he was signed by Football League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
club Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
on a short-term contract until the end of the 2009-10 season after impressing on a trial with the club.
On 2 February 2010, Téhoué scored his first goal in English football, converting Sean Thornton
Sean Thornton
Sean Thornton is a professional footballer currently playing for Welsh Premier League side Aberystwyth Town, after a year out of the game following his release by Leyton Orient...
's cross from close range to score the fifth in Orient's 5–0 win over Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
. On 12 March 2010 he signed a 2½-year deal with the club which will keep him at The O's until 2012.
Tehoue scored his first goal of the 2010/11 season against Hartlepool United on Saturday 16 October 2010, smashing home from six yards in the 89th minute to earn the O's a 1–0 victory.
On 7 December 2010, Téhoué scored a late equaliser in the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
Second Round against Droylsden
Droylsden F.C.
Droylsden F.C. is an English football club based in Droylsden, near Manchester. As of the 2011–12 season, they play in the Conference North.-History:...
and went on to complete a hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
in extra-time. His team-mate Scott McGleish
Scott McGleish
Scott McGleish is an English footballer, who currently plays for Npower League Two side Bristol Rovers.-Career:...
also achieved a hat-trick in extra-time, ultimately guiding Orient to an 8–2 victory and a place in the third round. On 20 February 2011, Téhoué came off the bench to score the late equaliser in Orient's fifth round 1–1 draw against Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
to earn Leyton Orient a replay at the Emirates Stadium
Emirates Stadium
Ashburton Grove, currently known as the Emirates Stadium, is a UEFA elite football stadium which is home to Arsenal FC, where they moved from Highbury in 2006. It has an current capacity of 60,361, and there have been rumours of an expansion...
.
Personal life
Contrary to reports, Téhoué is not related to ArsenalArsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
defender Emmanuel Eboué
Emmanuel Eboué
Emmanuel Eboué is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Süper Lig club Galatasaray and Ivory Coast. His natural position is at right back, but he is also used in various other positions. Eboué also holds a Belgian passport.-Early career:...
. Téhoué has confirmed that they are just good friends and share Ivorian
Côte d'Ivoire
The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire or Ivory Coast is a country in West Africa. It has an area of , and borders the countries Liberia, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana; its southern boundary is along the Gulf of Guinea. The country's population was 15,366,672 in 1998 and was estimated to be...
heritage. He is also friends with the many French
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...
players in the Gunners
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
squad, such as Abou Diaby
Abou Diaby
Vassiriki Abou Diaby , commonly known as Abou Diaby, is a French footballer who plays for English club Arsenal in the Premier League and the France national team...
, and has known Alex Song since they played together at SC Bastia
SC Bastia
Sporting Club de Bastia is a French association football club based in Bastia on the island of Corsica. The club currently plays in the Championnat National, the third division of French football. Bastia previously had stints in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
.