Romaric (footballer)
Ivorian footballer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Romaric (footballer)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
Koffi Christian Romaric N'Dri (born 4 June 1983), commonly known as Romaric,[2][3] is an Ivorian former professional footballer and current manager of Ligue 1 club AFAD Djékanou. A versatile midfielder, he could play as either a defensive or central midfielder.[3][4]
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Full name | Koffi Christian Romaric N'Dri[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1983-06-04) 4 June 1983 (age 41) | ||
Place of birth | Abidjan, Ivory Coast | ||
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | AFAD Djékanou (manager) | ||
Youth career | |||
ASEC Mimosas | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2001–2003 | ASEC Mimosas | ||
2003–2005 | Beveren | 44 | (18) |
2005–2008 | Le Mans | 89 | (7) |
2008–2012 | Sevilla | 81 | (3) |
2011–2012 | → Espanyol (loan) | 28 | (3) |
2012–2013 | Zaragoza | 12 | (0) |
2013–2015 | Bastia | 60 | (4) |
2015–2016 | Omonia | 30 | (0) |
2016 | NorthEast United | 12 | (2) |
Total | 356 | (37) | |
International career | |||
2005–2013 | Ivory Coast | 44 | (4) |
Managerial career | |||
2022– | AFAD Djékanou | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He played in six countries, mainly France and Spain. He made 149 Ligue 1 appearances in the former for Le Mans and Bastia, and played 121 La Liga games in the latter for Sevilla, Espanyol and Zaragoza.
In an eight-year international career for the Ivory Coast, Romaric went to two World Cups and three Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, finishing as runners-up in the 2008 edition of the latter.