Biography
Who is Wilfried Sanou?
Early life and roots
Wilfried Sanou was born in the city of Bobo-Dioulasso. This city is in Burkina Faso. He is a Burkinabé citizen. He is a male athlete. His zodiac sign is Pisces.
He started his professional football career with the club Planète Champion. This club is located in his home country of Burkina Faso.
Career in Europe
Wilfried moved to Austria to play for the team Wattens. He also played for FC Tirol Innsbruck. He played as a striker or winger for these clubs.
He spent a period of his career playing for FC Sion. This club is based in Switzerland.
He played in Germany for several years. He played for SC Freiburg and 1. FC Köln. He competed in the Bundesliga and the 2. Bundesliga.
Time at SC Freiburg and Köln
During the 2007 to 2008 2. Bundesliga season, Wilfried Sanou suffered a cruciate ligament injury. This happened on matchday 8. The game was against Erzgebirge Aue.
This injury stopped him from playing for the remainder of the season. He only made six appearances during that time. He and SC Freiburg did not agree on a new contract extension.
He scored five goals in 46 Bundesliga games. He scored four goals while playing 51 2. Bundesliga games. In May 2008, 1. FC Köln signed him. He joined them as a free transfer. He signed a two year contract.
International and Japanese clubs
He played for the Burkina Faso national team. Wilfried played a total of 25 matches. He scored four goals for his country.
His professional career ended in Japan. He played for the club Urawa Red Diamonds.
He also played for Kyoto Sanga FC. During his playing days, he worked as a winger or a striker.
Birthday and age
Wilfried Sanou was born on March 16, 1984, which makes Wilfried 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Wilfried shares the date with 57 other famous people.
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