Mathias Kouo-Doumbe
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Mathias Kouo-Doumbé often nicknamed Mat Doumbé, is a French
association football defender
who currently plays for the Milton Keynes Dons, having signed for them on August 7, 2009.
He started his career as a central midfielder, with French club Paris Saint-Germain
, before joining Scottish Premier League
club Hibernian
in 2001. Doumbe did not initially feature in the Hibs side, remaining with the club on a series of one-year contracts. He eventually established himself in the Hibs side as a centre-back during the 2003–04 season, but he rejected the offer of a new contract.
Doumbe then joined his former Hibernian manager Bobby Williamson
at Plymouth Argyle
on a free transfer. In May 2008, Doumbe signed a two-year extension to his contract, as he became Argyle's longest-serving outfield player, second only to compatriot Romain Larrieu
. Doumbe had his contract with Argyle cancelled by mutual consent in August 2009. He signed for the Milton Keynes Dons on 7 August 2009. He played his first game for the club against Hartlepool United
the following day. He scored his first goal for the club against Wycombe Wanderers on 19 September 2009.
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...
association football defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who currently plays for the Milton Keynes Dons, having signed for them on August 7, 2009.
He started his career as a central midfielder, with French club Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain FC
Paris Saint-Germain Football Club , also known simply as Paris Saint-Germain and familiarly as Paris SG or PSG , is a professional association football club based in Paris, France. The club was founded on 12 August 1970, thanks to the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain...
, before joining Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
club Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
in 2001. Doumbe did not initially feature in the Hibs side, remaining with the club on a series of one-year contracts. He eventually established himself in the Hibs side as a centre-back during the 2003–04 season, but he rejected the offer of a new contract.
Doumbe then joined his former Hibernian manager Bobby Williamson
Bobby Williamson
Robert "Bobby" Williamson is a former association footballer who is currently manager of the Uganda national football team. He previously managed Kilmarnock and Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League and Plymouth Argyle in the Football League Championship.-Playing career:As a player, Williamson...
at Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
on a free transfer. In May 2008, Doumbe signed a two-year extension to his contract, as he became Argyle's longest-serving outfield player, second only to compatriot Romain Larrieu
Romain Larrieu
Romain Larrieu is a French footballer who is currently a goalkeeper/first team coach for Plymouth Argyle. Having joined them in 2000 from Valence, he is their longest serving current player and club captain.-Playing career:...
. Doumbe had his contract with Argyle cancelled by mutual consent in August 2009. He signed for the Milton Keynes Dons on 7 August 2009. He played his first game for the club against Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
the following day. He scored his first goal for the club against Wycombe Wanderers on 19 September 2009.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Hibernian Hibernian F.C. Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts... |
2002–03 2001-02 in Scottish football The 2001–02 season was the 105th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Key events:Celtic, domestic treble winners a year earlier, retain their Premier League title.... |
11 (2) | — | 2 (0) | — | — | — | 13 (2) | — |
| 2003–04 2003-04 in Scottish football The 2003–04 season was the 107th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:The 2003–04 Scottish Premier League season was won by Celtic with 98 points, 17 points ahead of closest challengers Rangers. Both Rangers and Celtic therefore gained the two UEFA... |
33 (0) | 2 | 1 (0) | — | 4 (0) | — | 38 (0) | 2 | |
| Total | 44 (2) | 2 | 3 (0) | — | 4 (0) | — | 51 (2) | 2 | |
| Plymouth Argyle Plymouth Argyle F.C. Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the... |
2004–05 2004-05 in English football The 2004–05 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*2004–05 was the first season to feature the rebranded Football League. The First Division, Second Division and Third Division were renamed the Football League Championship, Football League One and Football League... |
24 (2) | 2 | 1 (0) | — | 0 (1) | — | |25 (3) | 2 |
| 2005–06 2005-06 in English football The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether... |
43 (0) | 1 | 1 (0) | — | 2 (0) | — | |46 (0) | 1 | |
| 2006–07 2006-07 in English football The 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five... |
29 (0) | — | — | — | 1 (0) | — | 30 (0) | — | |
| 2007–08 2007-08 in English football The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool... |
10 (2) | — | 2 (0) | — | — | — | 12 (2) | — | |
| 2008–09 | 21 (3) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Total | — | 127 (7) | 3 | 4 (0) | — | 3 (1) | — | 113 (5) | 3 |
| Career Total | 171 (9) | 5 | 7 (0) | — | 7 (0) | — | 164 (7) | 5 | |
External links
- Matthias Doumbe player profile at pafc.co.uk