Biography
Who is Jean-Philippe Krasso?
Early life and career
Jean-Philippe Nils Stephan Krasso was born in Stuttgart, Germany. He moved to France in 2007 to pursue his interest in football. His early development in the sport began at the IFR Châteauroux academy. Later, he joined the youth academy of Lorient to continue his training.
During the beginning of his professional path, he played for several clubs in the Championnat National 2. His tenure included stints with Lorient B, Schiltigheim, and Épinal. These formative years allowed him to gain experience in the French football system before he signed his first major professional contract.
Club career and professional milestones
Jean-Philippe Krasso signed a three-year professional deal with Saint-Étienne on May 28, 2020. He made his professional debut shortly after in the 2020 Coupe de France Final against Paris Saint-Germain. To gain more playing time and experience, he went on loan to Le Mans in early 2021. In early 2022, he joined the Ligue 2 side Ajaccio on loan, contributing to their successful promotion campaign to Ligue 1.
A significant moment occurred on August 30, 2022, when he scored four goals in a single match for Saint-Étienne. This victory over Bastia marked the first time a player had achieved this feat for the club during the 21st century. In June 2023, he transferred to the Serbian club Red Star Belgrade. He made an immediate impact, scoring twice in his debut match against Vojvodina in July 2023. By July 2024, he returned to France to compete for Paris FC in Ligue 2, marking his debut with the team in August 2024.
International football and honors
Although born in Germany, he represents the Ivory Coast national team. He previously played for the Ivory Coast U20 squad during the 2017 Toulon Tournament. He earned his senior international debut in September 2022 during a friendly match against Togo, which ended in a 2–1 victory for his side.
A major highlight of his international career was being part of the successful Ivory Coast team that won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. During this tournament, he scored a goal in the group stage match against Guinea-Bissau. In addition to his tournament win, he has received individual recognition, including being named to the UNFP Ligue 2 Team of the Year for both the 2022–23 and 2024–25 seasons. He was also selected by coach Emerse Faé to participate in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Birthday and age
Jean-Philippe Krasso was born on July 17, 1997, which makes Jean-Philippe 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Jean-Philippe shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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