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My Take
Gervinho was one of those forwards I never wanted to miss. From Anyama in the Ivory Coast, he carried a dribbling style nobody could copy, that hunched, surging run straight at defenders. People loved to debate his finishing, and yes it ran hot and cold, but on his good days he was simply unplayable. What stays with me most is the journey itself, a young African player carving a path through Belgium, France and the Premier League largely on his own. I gravitate toward players who refuse to fit a mold, and he never did.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gervinho
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェルヴィーニョ
- Reading
- じぇるゔぃーにょ
- Born
- May 27, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rabbit
- Origin
- Anyama, Abidjan Department, Ivory Coast
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 179 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gervinho born?
Born May 27, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Gervinho from?
Gervinho is from Anyama, Abidjan Department, Ivory Coast.
What does Gervinho do?
Gervinho works as association football player.
How tall is Gervinho?
Gervinho is 179 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.