Sébastien Haller

Sébastien Haller

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Sébastien Haller is an Ivorian-French footballer born in 1994, known for his striking abilities on the field.

Haller was born in Ris-Orangis, France, to a French father and an Ivorian mother, reflecting his multicultural heritage.

He began his professional career at AJ Auxerre, where he made his debut in 2012 after signing his first contract in 2011.

Biography

Early Life

Sébastien Romain Teddy Haller was born in 1994 in Ris-Orangis, Essonne, France, to a French father and an Ivorian mother. This multicultural background has influenced his identity as a professional footballer, allowing him to represent both France and Ivory Coast at various levels of international competition.

Career

Haller's football journey began when he signed his first professional contract with AJ Auxerre in 2011, shortly after participating in the FIFA U-17 World Cup. He made his professional debut in 2012 and quickly established himself as a promising forward. After a successful stint at Auxerre, he moved to FC Utrecht in 2015, where he won the Di Tommaso Trophy as the club's player of the year in 2015.

In 2017, Haller signed with Eintracht Frankfurt, where he enjoyed significant success, including winning the DFB-Pokal and scoring 15 league goals in the 2018-19 season. His impressive performances earned him a move to West Ham United in 2019 for a club record fee. Haller continued to excel, later joining AFC Ajax and Borussia Dortmund, before moving to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2026.

On the international stage, Haller initially represented France at youth levels, scoring 27 goals in 51 appearances. However, in 2020, he switched allegiance to the Ivory Coast national team, making an immediate impact by scoring in his debut match. He played a crucial role in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, helping his team secure the championship.

Personal Life

In 2022, Haller faced a significant personal challenge when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Demonstrating remarkable resilience, he overcame the illness and returned to professional football in January 2023, showcasing his determination and passion for the sport.

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Career & Clubs

Club career

Auxerre

During the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup, on 26 June 2011, Haller signed his first professional contract with Auxerre, agreeing to a three-year deal. Ahead of the 2012–13 season, Haller was promoted to the senior team by manager Jean-Guy Wallemme. His professional debut came on 27 July 2012, in the team's opening league match of the 2012–13 campaign against Nîmes.

Utrecht

On 24 December 2014, it was announced that Haller was sent on loan to Eredivisie club Utrecht until the end of the season. At the end of the season, it was announced that FC Utrecht had signed Haller. The supporters voted for Haller as the winner of the Di Tommaso Trophy 2015, Utrecht's player of the year award.

Eintracht Frankfurt

On 15 May 2017, Haller signed with Eintracht Frankfurt on a four-year deal for a reported fee of €7 million. In the 2017–18 DFB-Pokal, he scored four goals for Frankfurt, as the club won the final, marking the first trophy of Haller's career. In the 2018–19 Bundesliga season, he scored 15 league goals in 29 appearances as the club finished seventh. In addition to his goals scored, he also made nine assists, meaning he was involved in 24 goals, a figure only beaten in the 2018–19 season by Robert Lewandowski with 29.

West Ham United

On 17 July 2019, Haller signed with West Ham United on a five-year deal for a club record fee, that could rise to £45 million. He made his debut on 10 August, playing the full 90 minutes of a 5–0 Premier League…

International career

Youth

Haller was a France youth international, having represented his country of birth at every youth level and totalling 51 caps and 27 goals. He played with the under-17 team at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico, scoring in a 3–0 win over Argentina in the opening group game. On 14 November 2013, Haller made his under-21 debut, coming on for Anthony Martial in the 57th minute against Armenia in a European qualifier in Toulouse and scoring to conclude a 6–0 win. He scored a hat-trick on 25 March 2015 in a friendly win of the same score against Estonia, and he did the same on 10 November 2016 in a 5–1 win over the Ivory Coast at the Stade Pierre Brisson.

Senior

In November 2020, Haller was called up to the Ivory Coast national team. He debuted in a 2–1 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification win over Madagascar on 12 November, scoring his side's game-winning goal in the 55th minute. He was called up for the finals in Cameroon, where he scored in a 2–2 group stage draw with Sierra Leone; in the last 16 against Egypt, he was substituted at half time in extra time for Maxwel Cornet as the side lost on penalties. In December 2023, he was named in the Ivorian squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosted in his home nation. In the semi-final match against DR Congo, he scored the only goal in a 1–0 victory, which qualified his country to the final. He later scored the winning goal in the final match against Nigeria which ended in a 2–1 victory. However,…

Club
AJ Auxerre (2012–2015)
Club
FC Utrecht (2015–2017)
Club
Eintracht Frankfurt (2017–2019)
Club
West Ham United F.C. (2019–2021)
Club
AFC Ajax (2021–2022)
Club
Ivory Coast men's national football team (2020–)
Club
Borussia Dortmund (2022–2025)
Club
CD Leganés (2024–2025)
Club
FC Utrecht (2025–2025)
Club
FC Utrecht (2025–2026)
Club
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (2026–)
League
Championnat National 1
League
Ligue 2
League
Championnat National 3
League
Eredivisie
League
Bundesliga
League
Premier League
National team
France
National team
Ivory Coast

Personal

Early life

Haller was born in Ris-Orangis, Essonne to a French father and an Ivorian mother.

Personal life

In 2022 Haller was diagnosed with testicular cancer, which he overcame, returning to professional football in January 2023.

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Description

Ivorian-French footballer (born 1994)

Position

forward

Extract from Wikipedia

Sébastien Romain Teddy Haller is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Sanfrecce Hiroshima of the J1 League. Born in France, he plays for the Ivory Coast national team.

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