Tanguy Xavier Banhie Zoukrou (born 7 May 2003) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Swiss Super League club Young Boys.

Tanguy Zoukrou
Personal information
Full name Tanguy Xavier Banhie Zoukrou
Date of birth (2003-05-07) 7 May 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Le Chesnay, France
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Young Boys
Number 4
Youth career
2010–2017 FO Plaisir
2017–2020 ACBB
2020–2021 Troyes
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2022 Troyes II 16 (0)
2021–2024 Troyes 43 (1)
2024– Young Boys 7 (0)
International career
2021–2022 France U19 10 (0)
2022–2023 France U20 11 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 October 2024

Career

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Zoukrou is a youth product of FO Plaisir and ACBB.[1] He joined Troyes in January 2020.[2] He made his professional debut with Troyes in a 2–1 Ligue 1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain on 7 August 2021.[3] On 28 September 2021, he signed a professional contract with Troyes, keeping him at the club until 2024.[4]

On 1 July 2024, BSC Young Boys announced the signing of Zoukrou, on a contract until 30 June 2028.[5]

International career

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Born in France, Zoukrou holds Ivorian and French nationalities.[6] He was called up to the France U20s for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[7]

Career statistis

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As of match played 6 October 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Europe Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Troyes II 2021–22 Championnat National 3 8 0 8 0
2022–23 Championnat National 3 7 0 7 0
2023–24 Championnat National 3 1 0 1 0
Total 16 0 16 0
Troyes 2021–22 Ligue 1 4 0 0 0 4 0
2022–23 Ligue 1 8 0 1 0 9 0
2023–24 Ligue 1 31 1 1 0 32 1
Total 43 1 2 0 45 1
Young Boys 2024–25 Swiss Super League 7 0 0 0 4[a] 0 11 0
Career total 66 1 2 0 4 0 72 1
  1. ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League

References

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  1. ^ "Tanguy Zoukrou : "Mon objectif est de m'imposer en N3"". F.O.PLAISIR. 28 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Tanguy BANHIE ZOUKROU (ACBB-U17 Nationaux) signe à l'ESTAC…". 7 December 2019.
  3. ^ "Troyes vs. PSG - 7 August 2021". Soccerway.
  4. ^ "Tanguy Zoukrou signe son premier contrat professionnel avec Troyes". L'Équipe.
  5. ^ "YB verpflichtet Tanguy Zoukrou". Young Boys at Facebook. 1 July 2024.
  6. ^ Tahiana, Jese (20 March 2023). "3 joueurs africains ont performé lors de la 28e journée de la Ligue 1, 2 ont déçu".
  7. ^ "Le groupe pour la Coupe du monde". www.fff.fr.
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