Arthur Kouassi (born 17 November 1989 in Bondoukou,

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) is an Ivorian professional

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who plays as a striker. He last played for I-League 2 side

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. In 2019, Kouassi came into limelight when he scored five goals in a single match at the Durand Cup with Mohammedan Sporting in Kolkata.

Career

Club

In 2012, Kouassi signed for

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, before moving to Citizen AA for the 2013 season. After leaving Hong-Kong, Kouassi spent three season in the Philippines with Manila Jeepney and Global FC. During Kouassi's time with Global FC, they reached the

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final, where they lost 3–1 to

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. After leaving Global FC, Kouassi scored six goals in thirteen games for

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in the

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during the first half of 2017. In the second half of 2017, Kouassi joined Ilocos United, scoring eleven goals in twenty games before leaving in early 2018. On 4 April 2018,

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announced the signing of Kouassi.

International

Kouassi has represented

at youth level on five occasions.

References

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* Ivorian expatriate men's footballers People from Bondoukou 1989 births Expatriate men's footballers in the Philippines Expatriate men's footballers in China Expatriate men's footballers in Hong Kong Myanmar National League players Expatriate men's footballers in Mongolia Ivorian men's footballers Living people Men's association football forwards United City F.C. players Expatriate men's footballers in Myanmar Global F.C. players Ulaanbaatar City FC players Calcutta Football League players Ilocos United F.C. players Philippines Football League players {{IvoryCoast-footy-bio-stub