Kévin Constant
Encyclopedia
Kévin Constant is a French-born Guinean footballer who plays for Italian side Genoa
of Serie A
.
's first-team squad. In 2008, he moved to Ligue 2
side LB Châteauroux
.
In September 2010, he was signed by Chievo
on loan. The loan deal was made permanent in June 2011.
In July 2011, he made a move to Genoa
.
in 2004. He qualified to play for Guinea through his mother. He made his debut on 14 October 2007, in a 1–3 friendly loss against Senegal
. On 10 October 2010, Constant scored his first goal in a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification against Nigeria
.
Genoa C.F.C.
Genoa Cricket and Football Club, commonly referred to simply as Genoa , is a professional Italian football club based in the city of Genoa, Liguria...
of Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
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Career
Constant progressed through the ranks of the reserves. In 2006, he was promoted to ToulouseToulouse FC
Toulouse Football Club is a French association football club based in the city of Toulouse. The club was founded in 1970 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Toulouse plays its home matches at the Stadium Municipal located within the city. The first team is managed by...
's first-team squad. In 2008, he moved to Ligue 2
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
side LB Châteauroux
LB Châteauroux
La Berrichonne de Châteauroux is a French association football club based in Châteauroux. The football team is a part of a sports club that consists of several other sports and was founded in 1883. The team currently plays in Ligue 2, the second division of French football, having finished 16th in...
.
In September 2010, he was signed by Chievo
A.C. ChievoVerona
Associazione Calcio Chievo Verona is a professional Italian football club named after and based in Chievo, a suburb of 2,800 inhabitants in Verona, Veneto, and owned by Paluani, a cake company and the inspiration for their original name, Paluani Chievo...
on loan. The loan deal was made permanent in June 2011.
In July 2011, he made a move to Genoa
Genoa C.F.C.
Genoa Cricket and Football Club, commonly referred to simply as Genoa , is a professional Italian football club based in the city of Genoa, Liguria...
.
International career
Constant began representing France U-17France national under-17 football team
The France national under-17 football team is the national under-17 football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team competes in the annual UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship and the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which is held every four years...
in 2004. He qualified to play for Guinea through his mother. He made his debut on 14 October 2007, in a 1–3 friendly loss against Senegal
Senegal national football team
The Senegal national football team, nicknamed the Lions of Teranga, is the national team of Senegal and is controlled by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football...
. On 10 October 2010, Constant scored his first goal in a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification against Nigeria
Nigeria national football team
The Nigeria national football team, nicknamed the Super Eagles or Green Eagles, is the national team of Nigeria and is controlled by the Nigeria Football Federation . The team has ranked as high as 5th in the FIFA World Rankings, in April 1994...
.
International goals
# | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 October 2010 | Conakry Conakry Conakry is the capital and largest city of Guinea. Conakry is a port city on the Atlantic Ocean and serves as the economic, financial and cultural centre of Guinea with a 2009 population of 1,548,500... |
1–0 | Win | 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |