Blaise Kouassi (footballer, born 1975)


Koffi Blaise Kouassi is an Ivorian former professional footballer, who played as a defender. He works as assistant manager of the Ivory Coast national football team.

Club career

Kouassi was born in Abidjan. He previously played for ASEC Mimosas in his homeland, in France for En Avant Guingamp, Troyes AC in Ligue 1, Angers in the Ligue 2 and for Al-Rayyan in Qatar.

International career

He earned 37 caps for the national team, and was called up to the 2006 World Cup.

Coaching career

On 28 May 2010, Kouassi was named as the new assistant manager of the Ivory Coast national football team.