Biography
Who is Stéphane Sessègnon?
Early football career
Stéphane Sessègnon began his professional path in Cotonou with the Benin Premier League club Requins de l'Atlantique. After one season with their senior squad, he moved to France to play for Créteil. He made his professional debut during the 2004–05 Ligue 2 season in a match against Stade Reims.
During his time at Créteil, he scored two goals in a single match against Gueugnon on 14 January 2005. His performances helped the club avoid relegation. Following this, he signed a three-year contract with Le Mans on 19 May 2006 to play in Ligue 1.
Success at Le Mans and PSG
While playing for Le Mans, he transitioned from a holding midfielder to a more advanced attacking role. He scored twice against Lyon in September 2007 and helped the team reach the Coupe de la Ligue semi-finals. His talent eventually led to a move to Paris Saint-Germain on a four-year deal for a fee between 8 and 10 million euros.
At Paris Saint-Germain, he made his league debut against Bordeaux in August 2008. He earned the UNFP Player of the Month award for December 2008 after scoring several goals. During his tenure in Paris, he also competed in the UEFA Cup, scoring a goal against Twente.
Premier League years
In January 2011, Stéphane Sessègnon moved to the English club Sunderland for a fee of 6 million pounds. He scored his first goal for the Black Cats against Wigan Athletic in April 2011. He later won the Player of the Season award during the 2011–12 campaign after several well-known performances.
He joined West Bromwich Albion in September 2013 for a club record fee of 5.5 million pounds. He scored on his debut against his former team, Sunderland. He remained a key player for the club through the 2015–16 season before moving to Montpellier in September 2016.
International career and later clubs
Stéphane Sessègnon represented Benin on the international stage, making his debut in June 2004 against Cameroon. He participated in the 2008, 2010, and 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. He holds the record for Benin with 24 international goals scored across 88 appearances.
In the later stages of his career, he played for the Turkish side Gençlerbirliği starting in January 2018. He also moved to the Maltese Premier League to join Sirens F.C. In the summer of 2022.
Birthday and age
Stéphane Sessègnon was born on June 1, 1984, which makes Stéphane 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Stéphane shares the date with 40 other famous people.
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