Paul Akouokou

Early career

Akouokou started his career with Finnish side Ekenäs IF in 2016, playing in the second-tier level Ykkönen. In January 2017, he went on a trial at Ligue 1 side Angers SCO. On 27 August 2017, Akouokou moved to Israeli Premier League side Beitar Jerusalem on a loan deal until May 2018. After being sparingly used, he moved to Hapoel Rishon LeZion of the Liga Leumit in the following February, also on loan.

Betis

On 21 November 2018, Akouokou left Finland after agreeing to a deal with La Liga side Real Betis for an undisclosed fee; he was initially assigned to the club's reserve team in Tercera División. On 10 September 2020, after helping the B-team to achieve a promotion to Segunda División B, he renewed this contract with Betis until 2024, and was promoted to the first team. Akouokou made his La Liga debut on 20 September 2020, replacing goalscorer William Carvalho late into a 2–0 home win over Real Valladolid.

Lyon

On 1 September 2023, Akouokou signed a four-year contract with Ligue 1 side Lyon. Transfer fee was announced to be €3 million and Betis have a sell-on clause. On March 6, 2025, Paul Akouokou made his return to official competition with Olympique Lyonnais by coming on in added time of a Europa League match in Bucharest, more than a year after his last appearance in the Lyon jersey. His previous match dates back to February 23, 2024, during a brief appearance against FC Metz in Ligue 1. Recruited on September 1, 2023 from Real…

Club

As of match played 22 February 2026

International

As of match played 9 June 2022

Betis

Copa del Rey: 2021–22 Lyon

Coupe de France runner-up: 2023–24