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| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
| currentclub = [[Göztepe S.K.|Göztepe]]<br>(on loan from [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]])
| currentclub = [[Göztepe S.K.|Göztepe]]<br>(on loan from [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]])
| clubnumber =
| clubnumber = 99
| youthyears1 = 2018–2019
| youthyears1 = 2018–2019
| youthclubs1 = Abidjan City
| youthclubs1 = Abidjan City
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| years7 = 2024–
| years7 = 2024–
| clubs7 = → [[Göztepe S.K.|Göztepe]] (loan)
| clubs7 = → [[Göztepe S.K.|Göztepe]] (loan)
| caps7 = 0
| caps7 = 7
| goals7 = 0
| goals7 = 2
| nationalyears1 = 2023–
| nationalyears1 = 2023–
| nationalteam1 = [[Ivory Coast national under-23 football team|Ivory Coast U23]]
| nationalteam1 = [[Ivory Coast national under-23 football team|Ivory Coast U23]]
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| nationalcaps2 = 3
| nationalcaps2 = 3
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| club-update = 21:10, 12 May 2024 (UTC)
| club-update = 21:10, 24 November 2024 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update = 16 July 2023
| nationalteam-update = 16 July 2023
}}
}}
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==Club career==
==Club career==
===Early career===
===Early career===
Fofana began his career in the Ivory Coast with Abidjan City, before joining [[Academie de Foot Amadou Diallo|AFAD]] on loan in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/datro-fofana-six-quick-facts-about-chelsea-s-ivory-coast-wonderkid/blt4139d4d744d820fc#cscabc71f2b317eeae|title=Datro Fofana: Six quick facts about Chelsea’s Ivory Coast wonderkid|first=Kiplagat|last=Sang|date=22 December 2022|accessdate=8 January 2023|website=goal.com}}</ref> He was heavily scouted by French, Belgian and Norwegian clubs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ould-Saada |first=Arilas Berg |date=2021-02-11 |title=Fransk klubb bød 10 mill. for afrikansk stjerneskudd - Molde fikk ham «gratis» |url=https://www.vg.no/sport/i/6zX37o/fransk-klubb-boed-10-mill-for-afrikansk-stjerneskudd-molde-fikk-ham-gratis |access-date= |website=VG |language=no}}</ref> On 2 February 2021, Fofana signed a professional contract with [[Molde FK|Molde]] on a free transfer, signing for four years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moldefk.no/david-fofana-er-na-klar-for-molde-fk|title=David Fofana er nå klar for Molde FK|website=Molde}}</ref> He debuted with Molde in a 3–3 [[UEFA Europa League]] tie with [[TSG 1899 Hoffenheim|Hoffenheim]] on 18 February 2021, scoring his side's third goal in the 74th minute.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/02/18/europe/uefa-cup/molde-fotballklubb/tsg-1899-hoffenheim-ev/3431901/|title=Molde vs. Hoffenheim - 18 February 2021|website=Soccerway}}</ref>
Fofana began his career in the Ivory Coast with Abidjan City, before joining [[Academie de Foot Amadou Diallo|AFAD]] on loan in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/datro-fofana-six-quick-facts-about-chelsea-s-ivory-coast-wonderkid/blt4139d4d744d820fc#cscabc71f2b317eeae|title=Datro Fofana: Six quick facts about Chelsea's Ivory Coast wonderkid|first=Kiplagat|last=Sang|date=22 December 2022|accessdate=8 January 2023|website=goal.com}}</ref> He was heavily scouted by French, Belgian and Norwegian clubs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ould-Saada |first=Arilas Berg |date=2021-02-11 |title=Fransk klubb bød 10 mill. for afrikansk stjerneskudd - Molde fikk ham «gratis» |url=https://www.vg.no/sport/i/6zX37o/fransk-klubb-boed-10-mill-for-afrikansk-stjerneskudd-molde-fikk-ham-gratis |access-date= |website=VG |language=no}}</ref> On 2 February 2021, Fofana signed a professional contract with Norwegian club [[Molde FK|Molde]] on a free transfer, signing for four years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moldefk.no/david-fofana-er-na-klar-for-molde-fk|title=David Fofana er nå klar for Molde FK|website=Molde}}</ref> He debuted with Molde in a 3–3 [[UEFA Europa League]] tie with [[TSG 1899 Hoffenheim|Hoffenheim]] on 18 February 2021, scoring his side's third goal in the 74th minute.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/02/18/europe/uefa-cup/molde-fotballklubb/tsg-1899-hoffenheim-ev/3431901/|title=Molde vs. Hoffenheim - 18 February 2021|website=Soccerway}}</ref>


===Chelsea===
===Chelsea===
On 28 December 2022, it was announced that Fofana would join English [[Premier League]] side [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] on 1 January 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=David Datro Fofana agreement|url= https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/david-datro-fofana-agreement |publisher=Chelsea F.C. |date=28 December 2022 |access-date=28 December 2022}}</ref> On 8 January 2023, Fofana came off the bench to make his Chelsea debut in a 4–0 loss to [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] in the [[2022–23 FA Cup|FA Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Aarons |first=Ed |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/13/david-datro-fofana-chelsea-abidjan-city-claim-molde-stole-him |title=David Datro Fofana: Chelsea player’s first club claim Molde ‘stole’ him |publisher=The Guardian |date=13 January 2023 }}</ref>
On 28 December 2022, it was announced that Fofana would join English [[Premier League]] side [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] on 1 January 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=David Datro Fofana agreement|url= https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/david-datro-fofana-agreement |publisher=Chelsea F.C. |date=28 December 2022 |access-date=28 December 2022}}</ref> On 8 January 2023, Fofana came off the bench to make his Chelsea debut in a 4–0 loss to [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] in the [[2022–23 FA Cup|FA Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Aarons |first=Ed |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/13/david-datro-fofana-chelsea-abidjan-city-claim-molde-stole-him |title=David Datro Fofana: Chelsea player's first club claim Molde 'stole' him |work=The Guardian |date=13 January 2023 }}</ref>


====Loan to Union Berlin====
====Loan to Union Berlin====
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====Loan to Göztepe====
====Loan to Göztepe====
On 13 September 2024, Fofana was loaned to newly-promoted Turkish club [[Göztepe S.K.|Göztepe]] until the end of the 2024–25 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=David Fofana completes loan move |url=https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/david-fofana-completes-loan-move |access-date=13 September 2024 |date=13 September 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=David Datro Fofana Göztepe'mizde |url=https://www.goztepe.org.tr/Haberler/futbol/2024/9/13/david-datro-fofana-goztepe-mizde |publisher=Göztepe |access-date=13 September 2024 |language=Turkish |date=13 September 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref>
On 13 September 2024, Fofana was loaned to newly-promoted Turkish club [[Göztepe S.K.|Göztepe]] until the end of the 2024–25 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=David Fofana completes loan move |url=https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/david-fofana-completes-loan-move |access-date=13 September 2024 |date=13 September 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=David Datro Fofana Göztepe'mizde |url=https://www.goztepe.org.tr/Haberler/futbol/2024/9/13/david-datro-fofana-goztepe-mizde |publisher=Göztepe |access-date=13 September 2024 |language=Turkish |date=13 September 2024 }}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
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Latest revision as of 08:38, 25 November 2024

David Datro Fofana
Personal information
Full name David Datro Fofana[1]
Date of birth (2002-12-22) 22 December 2002 (age 21)[1]
Place of birth Ouragahio, Ivory Coast
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Göztepe
(on loan from Chelsea)
Number 99
Youth career
2018–2019 Abidjan City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2021 Abidjan City
2019–2020 → AFAD (loan)
2021–2022 Molde 42 (15)
2023– Chelsea 3 (0)
2023–2024 → Union Berlin (loan) 12 (1)
2024 → Burnley (loan) 15 (4)
2024– → Göztepe (loan) 7 (2)
International career‡
2023– Ivory Coast U23 3 (1)
2019– Ivory Coast 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:10, 24 November 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 July 2023

David Datro Fofana (born 22 December 2002) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Süper Lig club Göztepe, on loan from Premier League club Chelsea, and the Ivory Coast national team.

Club career

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Early career

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Fofana began his career in the Ivory Coast with Abidjan City, before joining AFAD on loan in 2019.[3] He was heavily scouted by French, Belgian and Norwegian clubs.[4] On 2 February 2021, Fofana signed a professional contract with Norwegian club Molde on a free transfer, signing for four years.[5] He debuted with Molde in a 3–3 UEFA Europa League tie with Hoffenheim on 18 February 2021, scoring his side's third goal in the 74th minute.[6]

Chelsea

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On 28 December 2022, it was announced that Fofana would join English Premier League side Chelsea on 1 January 2023.[7] On 8 January 2023, Fofana came off the bench to make his Chelsea debut in a 4–0 loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup.[8]

Loan to Union Berlin

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On 11 July 2023, Chelsea announced that Fofana would join Bundesliga side Union Berlin on a season-long loan. [9] He was recalled by Chelsea on 11 January 2024.[10]

Loan to Burnley

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Two days after returning to Chelsea, Fofana was loaned to fellow Premier League club Burnley until the end of the season.[11][12] On 3 February 2024, he scored his first goals for Burnley by netting a brace in a 2–2 draw against Fulham.[13] On 21 May 2024, Burnley confirmed the player was returning to Chelsea.[14]

Loan to Göztepe

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On 13 September 2024, Fofana was loaned to newly-promoted Turkish club Göztepe until the end of the 2024–25 season.[15][16]

International career

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Fofana made his international debut with the Ivory Coast national team in a 2–0 CHAN 2020 loss to Niger on 22 September 2019.[17] On 22 March 2023, Fofana was the captain of the Ivory Coast's U23 national team in a friendly game against Morocco U23, which Ivory Coast won 3–2.[18]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 11 May 2024[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup Europe Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Molde 2021 Eliteserien 18 0 3 1 — 5[b] 1 26 2
2022 Eliteserien 24 15 5 3 — 10[c] 4 39 22
Total 42 15 8 4 — 15 5 65 24
Chelsea 2022–23 Premier League 3 0 1 0 — 0 0 4 0
Union Berlin (loan) 2023–24 Bundesliga 12 1 1 0 — 4[d] 1 17 2
Burnley (loan) 2023–24 Premier League 15 4 — — — 15 4
Career total 72 20 10 4 0 0 19 6 101 30
  1. ^ Includes Norwegian Cup, FA Cup, DFB-Pokal
  2. ^ Three appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League, two appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
  3. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
  4. ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League

International

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As of match played 19 November 2022[19]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Ivory Coast 2019 1 0
2022 2 0
Total 3 0

Honours

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Molde

References

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  1. ^ a b c David Datro Fofana at Soccerway
  2. ^ "David Datro Fofana: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  3. ^ Sang, Kiplagat (22 December 2022). "Datro Fofana: Six quick facts about Chelsea's Ivory Coast wonderkid". goal.com. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  4. ^ Ould-Saada, Arilas Berg (11 February 2021). "Fransk klubb bød 10 mill. for afrikansk stjerneskudd - Molde fikk ham «gratis»". VG (in Norwegian).
  5. ^ "David Fofana er nå klar for Molde FK". Molde.
  6. ^ "Molde vs. Hoffenheim - 18 February 2021". Soccerway.
  7. ^ "David Datro Fofana agreement". Chelsea F.C. 28 December 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  8. ^ Aarons, Ed (13 January 2023). "David Datro Fofana: Chelsea player's first club claim Molde 'stole' him". The Guardian.
  9. ^ "David Fofana leaves Chelsea on loan". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  10. ^ "David Fofana recalled from Union Berlin loan". www.chelseafc.com. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  11. ^ "Fofana joins Burnley on loan". Chelsea FC. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  12. ^ "Fofana checks in at Turf Moor". Burnley FC. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  13. ^ "Burnley 2–2 Fulham". BBC Sport. 3 February 2024.
  14. ^ "CLUB CONFIRM RETAINED LIST | BurnleyFC". www.burnleyfootballclub.com. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  15. ^ "David Fofana completes loan move". 13 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  16. ^ "David Datro Fofana Göztepe'mizde" (in Turkish). Göztepe. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  17. ^ Football, CAF-Confedération Africaine du. "CHAN 2020 : le Niger barre la route à la Côte d'Ivoire". CAFOnline.com.
  18. ^ "@DatroDavid". Twitter. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  19. ^ "David Datro Fofana". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
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