Francois Zoko

Forward

Apps: 40 (0)

Goals: 16

Last Updated: 02 March 2022

Debut: vs. MK Dons (H, 2-1), 08/10/2013  

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Francois Zoko

Date of Birth: 13-09-1983

Place of Birth: Daloa (CIV)

Francois Zoko became a Stevenage player in October 2013, two months after he had left fellow League One side Notts County by mutual consent. Originally from the Ivory Coast, the striker started his career in France; moving to AS Nancy in 2000 from youth team CO Savigny-sur-Orge. With his skill, determination and speed, Graham Westley looked to the forward to spark an upturn in Boro’s form at the start of the 2013-4 season. He arrived with us short on goals and points – and, almost immediately, he helped address that.

 

Francois Zoko: Before Boro’

Zoko spent four years with AS Nancy before moving onto Stade Laval, and later across the border to Belgium with Mons in 2006. He could have remained in the Jupiler League when it came to leaving Mons. But he instead decided on a new challenge in Turkey with Hacettepe. Off-field problems at the Turkish club meant a move back to Belgium and the chance to link up with his former Mons manager at KV Oostende in 2010.

The move was a success and it opened up the possibility of playing football in England, with a trial at Carlisle United offered that summer. He signed a permanent deal and his impact was instant. While at Carlisle, he played at the top of a diamond formation to capitalise on his pace, vision and hard work. But after two years at the Cumbrian club, he moved on to Notts County – despite reported interest from the Championship.

The stay was only for one season though; high wages cited as a reason for his release.

2013-4

Tuesday 08 October 2013

Saturday 12 October 2013

Saturday 19 October 2013

Tuesday 22 October 2013

Saturday 26 October 2013

Saturday 02 November 2013

Saturday 09 November 2013

Tuesday 12 November 2013

Saturday 16 November 2013

Saturday 23 November 2013

Tuesday 26 November 2013

Saturday 30 November 2013

Saturday 07 December 2013

Tuesday 10 December 2013

Saturday 14 December 2013

Saturday 21 December 2013

Thursday 26 December 2013

Sunday 29 December 2013

Saturday 04 January 2014

Saturday 11 January 2014

Tuesday 14 January 2014

Saturday 18 January 2014

Saturday 25 January 2014

Tuesday 04 February 2014

Saturday 15 February 2014

Tuesday 18 February 2014

Saturday 22 February 2014

Tuesday 25 February 2014

Saturday 01 March 2014

Tuesday 04 March 2014

Saturday 08 March 2014

Tuesday 11 March 2014

Saturday 15 March 2014

Saturday 22 March 2014

Wednesday 26 March 2014

Saturday 29 March 2014

Tuesday 01 April 2014

Saturday 05 April 2014

Saturday 12 April 2014

Friday 18 April 2014

Previous Clubs:

Notts County
Carlisle United
KV Oostende (BEL)
Hacettepe SK (TUR)
RAEC Mons (BEL)
Stade Laval (FRA)
AS Nancy (FRA)
CV Savingy-sur-Orge (FRA)

Later Clubs:

Blackpool (2014)
Bradford City (loan) (2014)
Yeovil Town (2015)
Grantham Town (2019)