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My Take
Olivier Kapo's story interests me because of its dual roots: born in Marcory, Abidjan, in 1980, he rose to represent France. I'm always drawn to players who carry two homelands, because succeeding in that space takes more than talent. A 187 cm attacking midfielder who could also play left wing, he occupied a creative-yet-direct role that demands both vision and bite. He may not own a glittering trophy cabinet, but the arc itself, from West Africa to the European stage and a national team, is the real achievement in my eyes. That kind of journey carries a weight that statistics never fully capture.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Olivier Kapo
- Name (Japanese)
- オリビエ・カポ
- Reading
- おりびえ・かぽ
- Born
- September 27, 1980 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Marcory, Abidjan Department, Ivory Coast
- Height
- 187 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Olivier Kapo born?
Born September 27, 1980 (age 45).
Where is Olivier Kapo from?
Olivier Kapo is from Marcory, Abidjan Department, Ivory Coast.
What does Olivier Kapo do?
Olivier Kapo works as association football player.
How tall is Olivier Kapo?
Olivier Kapo is 187 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.