He acquired French nationality by naturalization on October 21, 2004.
Pascal Feindouno is a Guinean former professional footballer known for his role as a winger.
He scored 30 goals in 85 appearances for the Guinea national team between 1998 and 2012.
Biography
Early Life
Pascal Feindouno was born in Conakry, Guinea, where he began his football journey with Club Industriel de Kamsar before moving to Hirondelles de Conakry in January 1998. His early promise on the pitch led him to Europe, where he signed with FC Girondins de Bordeaux in July 1998.
Career
Feindouno made an immediate impact at Bordeaux, scoring the decisive goal that secured the Ligue 1 Championship title in 1999. He spent the 2001-2002 season on loan at FC Lorient, where he contributed to their victory in the 2002 Coupe de France Final. In 2004, he transferred to AS Saint-Étienne, where he continued to develop his skills and garnered interest from clubs across Europe, including Liverpool and Rangers.
In 2008, Feindouno moved to Al Sadd SC in Qatar for €7 million, later playing for Al Rayyan on loan. His career also included stints at clubs like AS Monaco, Al-Nassr, and CS Sedan Ardennes, before concluding with FK Atlantas in 2016. Over his career, he made 85 appearances for the Guinea national team, scoring 30 goals and serving as captain during significant tournaments.
Personal Life
Feindouno became a French citizen through naturalization in 2004. He has a footballing family; his brother Simon Feindouno is also a midfielder, while another brother, Benjamin, tragically passed away in 2025. His stepson, Abdoul Karim Sylla, is also pursuing a career in football, continuing the family's legacy in the sport.
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Scores and results list Guinea's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Feindouno goal.
(a): Match annulled after Guinea were banned from FIFA competitions due to governmental interference
Feindouno was a member of the Guinea national team that competed in the 2004 African Nations Cup, finishing second in their group in the first round of competition, before losing in the quarter finals to Mali. He was the captain of Guinea.
Early career
Born in Conakry, Feindouno began his career with Club Industriel de Kamsar where played for two years before signing with Hirondelles de Conakry in January 1998.
Bordeaux, and Lorient loan
Feindouno started his European career at FC Girondins de Bordeaux in July 1998, and scored the goal which gave the club the Ligue 1 Championship title in 1999. He spent the 2001–02 season on loan at Lorient. Whilst at Lorient Feindouno played in the 2002 Coupe de France Final in which they beat SC Bastia.
Saint-Étienne
Feindouno left Bordeaux to join Saint-Étienne before the 2004–05 season. He missed Guinea's lost quarter final against the Ivory Coast in the 2008 African Nations due to suspension. In summer 2007 he was linked with a move away from his club, with many sides from all over Europe interested in his services. Feindouno stated his desire to link up with close friend and former Lorient teammate Jean-Claude Darcheville at Scottish side Rangers in May 2007 or in the January transfer window of 2008. On 12 October 2007, it was reported that Premiership club Liverpool's manager Rafael Benítez was to make a bid to sign him in the January transfer window.
Qatar and Saudi Arabia
On 24 September 2008, Feindouno moved to Al Sadd SC of the Qatar National First Division for €7 million, signing a contract for four years. After one year at Al Sadd, he was transferred to Al Rayyan Sports Club on a one-year loan. On 29 January 2010, he moved to…
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- Hassania Agadir (2014–2015)
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- FC Lausanne-Sport (2013–2014)
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- AS Monaco FC (2011–2011)
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- Al Sadd Sports Club (2008–2009)
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- AS Saint-Étienne (2004–2008)
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- FC Girondins de Bordeaux (1998–2004)
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- Elazığspor (2012–2013)
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- Al-Rayyan (2009–2010)
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- F.C. Lorient (2001–2002)
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- Al-Nassr (2010–2010)
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- Guinea men's national football team (1999–2012)
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- FC Sion (2011–2011)
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- AS Kaloum Star (2013–2013)
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- FK Atlantas (2016–)
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- CS Sedan Ardennes (2015–2016)
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- Al-Rayyan (2009–2009)
Personal
Feindouno acquired French nationality by naturalization on 21 October 2004. Pascal Feindouno's brother is midfielder Simon Feindouno. His other brother Benjamin Feindouno also played football but was found dead at his home in August 2025. His stepson Abdoul Karim Sylla is a footballer as well.
Clubs
- FK Atlantas2016current
- FC Girondins de Bordeaux1998–2004
- Guinea men's national football team1999–2012
- F.C. Lorient2001–2002
- AS Saint-Étienne2004–2008
- Al Sadd Sports Club2008–2009
- Al-Rayyan2009–2010
- Al-Rayyan2009–2009
- Al-Nassr2010–2010
- AS Monaco FC2011–2011
- FC Sion2011–2011
- Elazığspor2012–2013
- AS Kaloum Star2013–2013
- FC Lausanne-Sport2013–2014
- Hassania Agadir2014–2015
- CS Sedan Ardennes2015–2016
Played together with
- Aadil AssanaAS Monaco FC · 2011–2014
- Aadil AssanaFC Lausanne-Sport · 2012–2013
Aaron BoupendzaFC Girondins de Bordeaux · 2016–2020
Aatif ChahechouheCS Sedan Ardennes · 2007–2008- Abasse BaAl-Rayyan · 2009–2009
Abbas SaadAl Sadd Sports Club · 2004–2004
Abdelaziz Ben TifourAS Monaco FC · 1956–1958- Abdelaziz KamaraAS Saint-Étienne · 2000–2006
- Abdelhakim OmraniCS Sedan Ardennes · 2016–2017
Abdelkader FerhaouiAS Saint-Étienne · 1998–2000
Abdelkarim HassanAl Sadd Sports Club · 2010- Abdelkarim NaftiAl-Nassr · 2008–2008
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Pascal Feindouno is a Guinean former professional footballer who played as a winger. He scored 30 goals in 85 appearances between 1998 and 2012 for the Guinea national team.
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