Kevin Boli

Kevin Gnonher Boli (born 21 June 1991) is a professional footballer who plays for Turkish club Samsunspor. Primarily a central defender, he can also play as a full back.

After starting his professional career with Sedan in the French second division, he moved to Belgian side Mouscron-Peruwelz in 2013. Boli changed countries again after two seasons, signing for Viitorul Constanța in Romania, where he helped to a national title, before being transferred to CFR Cluj.

Born in France, Boli represented Ivory Coast at under-20 level.

Club Career

Sedan

Born in Lens, France, Boli began his career at his hometown club, Lens, before signing his first professional contract with Sedan in June 2011, having trained with the club since February 2011.

On 23 July 2011, Boli made his professional debut against them in the first round of Coupe de la Ligue, which saw Sedan win 4–1 to advance to the next stage. However, his next appearance in the second round of Coupe de la Ligue against US Boulogne saw him get sent–off for a second bookable offence and was suspended as a result. His first goal came on 31 August 2011, in a 2–0 win over FC Nantes in the third round of the Coupe de la Ligue. On 30 September 2011, Boli made his senior debut for Sedan, in a 2–2 away draw with Monaco for the Ligue 2 championship. Towards the end of the 2011–12 season, he was featured as a substitute in a number of matches and ended up making 16 appearances and scoring once in all competitions. For his performance during the season, Boli signed a contract with Sedan, keeping him until 2014.

In the 2012–13 season, Boli made his first appearance of the season, where he started the whole game, in a 3–2 loss against FC Metz in the first round of Coupe de la Ligue. He managed to win a place in the first team in a number of matches for the side. Then, Boli scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–1 win over Le Mans on 8 March 2013. He scored again on 3 May 2013, in a 4–2 loss against Dijon FCO. H