Éli Kroupi Explained

Éli Kroupi
Fullname:Zahi Verges Napoles Kroupi
Birth Date:18 October 1979
Birth Place:Kadrokpa, Sassandra, Ivory Coast
Height:1.75m
Position:Forward
Youthyears1:1997–1998
Youthclubs1:Rennes
Years1:1997–1998
Clubs1:Rennes
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:1998–2000
Clubs2:Valence
Caps2:22
Goals2:3
Years3:2000–2004
Clubs3:Lorient
Caps3:93
Goals3:29
Years4:2004
Clubs4:Angers
Caps4:4
Goals4:0
Years5:2004–2006
Clubs5:Nancy
Caps5:43
Goals5:23
Years6:2007
Clubs6:Al-Wahda (loan)
Years7:2007–2008
Clubs7:Arezzo
Caps7:6
Goals7:2
Years8:2008
Clubs8:Levadiakos
Caps8:8
Goals8:0
Years9:2008–2009
Clubs9:Nîmes
Caps9:7
Goals9:1
Years10:2010
Clubs10:Al Urooba

"Éli" Zahi Verges Napoles Kroupi (born 18 October 1979) is an Ivorian former footballer who played as a forward. He played for, among others, Rennes, Valence, Lorient, Angers and Al-Wahda FC.

Career

Kroupi was born in Kadrokpa, Sassandra, Ivory Coast.

Whilst at Lorient, Kroupi played in the 2002 Coupe de France Final, in which they beat SC Bastia.[1]

He spent the 2006–07 season on loan at United Arab Emirates side Al-Wahda FC. In July 2007, it was announced that Kroupi would not return to AS Nancy, after the club decided to cancel his contract. Then, Kroupi signed with Greek club Levadiakos F.C. in 2008. After 8 appearances for Levadiakos, he returned to France. This time, he signed with Nîmes Olympique in Ligue 2.[2] On 18 March 2010, Al Urooba signed the Ivorian striker from Nîmes.[3]

Playing style

Kroupi is known for his speed, his ability to shoot accurately with both feet, and his supreme scoring ability. He was also one of the top scorers in Ligue 1 during the 2005–06 season.[4]

Personal life

Kroupi holds Ivorian and French nationalities.[5] His cousin is Cleveland City Stars player Arsène Oka.[6] His son Eli Junior Kroupi is also a professional footballer.[7]

Honours

Lorient

2001–02

Nancy

2005–06[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bastia 0-1 Lorient. https://web.archive.org/web/20120204145900/http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/match/86381. dead. 4 February 2012. lequipe.fr . 11 May 2002 . 28 July 2016.
  2. http://guardian.touch-line.com/statscentre.asp?Lang=0&CTID=31&CPID=76&pStr=Player&PLID=41545&TEID=681 Profile & Statistics
  3. Web site: Ex Arezzo Kroupi va negli Emirati - Yahoo! Eurosport . 18 March 2010 . 16 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230116164109/https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent?sessionId=2_cc-session_cd81e16d-cf6b-4fa6-9dc6-10ef41206a1c . live .
  4. Élie Kroupi stats
  5. Web site: Player profile . 2023-10-10 . Ligue2 . fr-FR.
  6. Web site: Player Bio: Arsene Oka. Major League Soccer. 19 September 2007.
  7. News: Cogné . Baptiste . 23 Nov 2021 . Éli Junior, international U16, marche sur les traces de son père Éli Kroupi . fr . . 18 April 2023.
  8. News: Nancy - Nice : compo des équipes. ogcnice.com. 22 April 2006 . 27 February 2024.