Biography
Who is Romaric?
Early life and career beginnings
Romaric: Born in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, the athlete began his football path at the ASEC Mimosas youth academy. He gained early professional experience after moving to Belgium in 2003 to join K.S.K. Beveren. During his second season there, he demonstrated his scoring ability by finding the net 13 times in 32 appearances.
In 2005, he signed with the French club Le Mans UC72. Despite a serious car accident near Liège that same year which caused a collarbone fracture, he recovered quickly to become a regular member of the team. During his tenure in France, he established himself as a reliable player and helped the squad maintain its position in the top flight.
Playing career in Europe
In May 2008, the midfielder transferred to Sevilla FC in Spain. He made an immediate impact, scoring his first goal in La Liga against Real Madrid during a victory in December. Over several seasons in Spain, he also represented RCD Espanyol and Real Zaragoza. His time in Spain included playing under manager Manolo Jiménez.
After his spell in Spain, he returned to France to join SC Bastia in 2013. He later moved to AC Omonia in Cyprus during the 2015 season and eventually signed with NorthEast United FC in India in 2016. Across his club career, he played in six different countries, showing his versatility as both a central and defensive midfielder.
International and coaching achievements
The player represented the Ivory Coast national team for eight years. He competed in two FIFA World Cup tournaments and participated in three Africa Cup of Nations events. His international highlights include scoring against North Korea at the 2010 World Cup and helping his country reach the final of the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations.
Following his retirement as a player, he transitioned into coaching. He served as an assistant at ASEC Mimosas starting in 2017. Later, he took on managerial roles at Zoman FC and AFAD Djékanou in the Ivorian league. He successfully guided Zoman FC to promotion in his first season as manager.
Physical details
The athlete stands at 187 centimeters tall. His physical stature and versatility allowed him to adapt to various tactical roles throughout his career in both domestic and international football.
Birthday and age
Romaric was born on June 4, 1983, which makes Romaric 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Romaric shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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