Cédric Gogoua

Early career

Born in Abidjan, Gogoua started out his senior career with Africa Sports in early 2010, at the age of 15. He was then a member of the team that won the national league in 2011. Afterwards, Gogoua unexpectedly left the club in March 2012, allegedly going on a trial to Thailand. At that time he had been with the club for three years, ever since he joined Africa Sports coming from Sabé Sports de Bouna. He subsequently spent some time playing with Issia Wazy, before moving abroad to Finland.

SJK

In April 2014, after a successful trial at the club, Gogoua signed a permanent contract with Veikkausliiga club SJK Seinäjoki. He initially played for their reserve side Kerho 07, before being promoted to the main squad. Eventually, Gogoua made his debut for SJK on 17 May 2014, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3–0 home league win over IFK Mariehamn. He scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 home league victory over MYPA on 25 October 2014. Due to his performances, Gogoua was named the league's best defender in 2014, as the club finished as runners-up to HJK. He subsequently helped them win the league in the following season, the first title in the club's history. Gogoua has played both matches in first qualifying round of 2015–16 UEFA Europa League against FH. In November 2015, Gogoua signed a one-year extension to his contract, keeping him at SJK until the end of 2017.

Partizan

On 17 January 2016, Gogoua officially joined Serbian club…

Gogoua represented Ivory Coast at Under-17 and Under-20 level.

Gogoua has been described as having the speed to keep track of smaller, quicker attackers and the strength to compete with more physical opponents. He has also been noted for his passing and game review, and has played as a defensive midfielder. While playing in Finland, Gogoua was called one of the best players in Veikkausliiga and was nicknamed Dominator.

As of match played 22 September 2024