Eric Béranger Dizan Bi Zamblé (born 20 December 1993) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ghanaian Premier league side Accra Hearts of Oak.[1][2] He previously played for Stade d'Abidjan.[3]

Club career

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Ivory coast

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Dizan had spells with three clubs in his homeland Ivory Coast; RC Bettie, Ivoire Academie Abidjan and Stade d’Abijan before his arrival in Ghana to join the Accra-based club Hearts of Oak.[4][5][3]

Hearts of Oak

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In April 2020, Dizan moved to Ghana and joined Accra Hearts of Oak as a free agent. He signed a three-year contract ahead of the 2020–21 Ghana Premier League season.[4][5][6] In April 2020 his teammate Frederick Ansah Botchway revealed his admiration for him and stated he is the most skilful player at the club.[7] He was named on the club's squad list for the season.[1][8] He made his debut on 29 November 2020, coming on at half time for Abednego Tetteh in a 1–0 loss against International Allies.[9][10]

International career

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Dizan has capped once at the senior level for the Ivory Coast national football team. He featured in a friendly match against Benin on 31 May 2017.[11]

Honours

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Hearts of Oak

References

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  1. ^ a b "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Watch highlights of Hearts of Oak's new boy Eric Dizan". GhanaWeb. 20 April 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Hearts of Oak new boy Eric Dizan is a 'top quality' player — Coach Frimpong Manso - Kickgh.com". www.kickgh.com. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Hearts of Oak newboy Eric Dizan Bi aims at winning laurels at the club to leave an imprint". GhanaSoccernet. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Hearts of Oak announce signing of Eric Dizan from Cote d'Ivoire". Citi Sports Online. 20 April 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Hearts of Oak announce signing of Ivorian attacker Dizan | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Eric Dizan named as Hearts of Oak's most skillful player". Prime News Ghana. 25 April 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Full list: Hearts of Oak squad for 2020/21 season". Ghana Sports Online. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Match Report of Inter Allies FC vs Accra Hearts of Oak SC - 2020-11-29 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  10. ^ "Hearts set to unleash Ivorian wing-wizard Eric Dizan on Inter Allies". Ghana Sports Online. 29 November 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  11. ^ "Côte d'Ivoire - D. Eric - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". gh.soccerway.com. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  12. ^ Appiah, Samuel Ekow Amoasi (17 July 2021). "Hearts of Oak crowned 2020/21 Ghana Premier League champions [Photos]". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
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