Armand Gnanduillet
Personal information
Full name Armand Erwan Djihounou Gnanduillet[1]
Date of birth (1992-02-13) 13 February 1992
Place of birth Angers, France
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Dunkerque
Number 21
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2012 Le Havre II 25 (2)
2012 Poissy 11 (5)
2013–2016 Chesterfield 82 (10)
2014 → Tranmere Rovers (loan) 4 (2)
2015 → Oxford United (loan) 4 (0)
2015–2016 → Stevenage (loan) 14 (5)
2016 Leyton Orient 18 (4)
2016–2018 Blackpool 45 (7)
2018 Baroka 0 (0)
2018–2020 Blackpool 73 (25)
2020–2021 Altay 15 (2)
2021–2022 Heart of Midlothian 27 (6)
2022–2023 Le Mans 48 (20)
2023– Dunkerque 11 (2)
International career
Ivory Coast U20
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 November 2023

Armand Erwan Djihounou Gnanduillet (born 13 February 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 2 club Dunkerque.

Both of his parents originate from Ivory Coast. He started playing football at CS Lanrelas in Brittany, later joining Le Havre and Poissy, Scottish Premiership club Heart of Midlothian, and was an Ivory Coast Under-20 international. He was named in the Ivory Coast squad for the 2011 CAF African Under-23 Championships.[2]

Early life

Gnanduillet was born in Angers, France, to Ivorian parents. He acquired French nationality on 6 September 2000, through the collective effect of his parents' naturalization.[3]

Club career

France

His first steps on a football field were made at the CS Lanrelas in Brittany. Gnanduillet then joined Le Havre, where he failed to break into the first team but played 24 times for the reserves, scoring three goals. He moved from Le Havre to AS Poissy in 2012, where he went on to score five times in 11 games.[4]

Chesterfield

Gnanduillet joined Chesterfield on 21 January 2013.[5][6] He was handed a contract until the end of the season by Chesterfield boss Paul Cook after a trial.

He scored 39 minutes into his first competitive appearance for a Chesterfield XI against Belper Town in the Derbyshire Senior Cup.[7] He then went on to score on his third league appearance for the Spireites, coming on as a half-time substitute for Mark Randall against AFC Wimbledon. Gnanduillet stroked a Danny Whitaker cross into the top corner to score his first goal in English football having played just 20 minutes' game time in League Two.[8] He was handed his first start for the first team on 2 March 2013, at Dagenham & Redbridge.[9]

Gnanduillet was given a two-year contract extension at the end of the 2012–13 season by Paul Cook. He scored the winning goal in the 96th minute of a 2–1 win against Southend United, converting Gary Roberts' corner with a powerful header, ending Southend's unbeaten start to the season. During a Skybet League 2 match against Burton Albion, Gnanduillet became dazed after a head collision with a Burton defender. However, he then went on to claim Chesterfield's Man of the Match award. He later went on to score the first of Chesterfield's two goals against York City after converting a penalty won by Gary Roberts. On 30 August 2014, following a match at Port Vale, it was reported that Gnanduillet had suffered alleged racist abuse after reacting to something shouted at him by a Port Vale fan as the teams left the pitch. Chesterfield, Port Vale and Staffordshire Police launched an investigation into the incident.[10]

On 20 October 2014, Gnanduillet joined League Two side Tranmere Rovers on a one-month loan,[11] and in March 2015 he signed on loan for Oxford United until the end of the season.[12] He made four substitute appearances for Oxford before being recalled early by his parent club.[13]

Leyton Orient

On 22 January 2016, Gnanduillet joined Leyton Orient for an undisclosed fee.[14]

Blackpool

On 19 August 2016, Gnanduillet joined Blackpool on a two-year contract.[15] After two years, he joined South African side Baroka before returning to Blackpool two months later.[16] He was the club's top goalscorer, with fourteen in all competitions, in 2018–19. He was released in June 2020.[17]

Altay

On 12 August 2020, Gnanduillet signed for Turkish second division side Altay on a one-year deal.[18] On 29 December 2020, after just 4 months at the club, Gnanduillet left Atlay by mutual consent. He had scored 2 goals in 15 appearances during his short spell at the Turkish club.[19]

Heart of Midlothian

Gnanduillet joined Scottish Championship club Heart of Midlothian on an 18-month deal on 25 January 2021.[20] He scored twice on his debut away to Raith Rovers after coming on as a 60th minute substitute. [21] His first season in Scotland ended in success as Hearts won promotion back to the Scottish Premiership.[22]

Le Mans

On 21 January 2022, Gnanduillet left Hearts after 12 months and signed a permanent deal with Championnat National club Le Mans.[23]

International career

Gnanduillet has previously represented Ivory Coast at under-20 international level.[24]

Career statistics

As of match played 12 December 2021
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Domestic Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Le Havre II 2010–11[25] CFA 60———60
2011–12[25] 192———192
Le Havre II total 252———252
Poissy 2012–13[25] CFA 115———115
Chesterfield 2012–13[26] League Two 133———133
2013–14[27] 34520102[lower-alpha 1]1396
2014–15[28] League One 26251103[lower-alpha 2]1353
2015–16[29] 90—101[lower-alpha 1]0110
Chesterfield total 82107130619811
Tranmere Rovers (loan) 2014–15[28] League Two 42———42
Oxford United (loan) 2014–15[28] League Two 40———40
Stevenage (loan) 2015–16[29] League Two 14521——166
Leyton Orient 2015–16[29] League Two 174———174
2016–17[30] 10———10
Leyton Orient total 184———184
Blackpool 2016–17[30] League Two 19310105[lower-alpha 3]3266
2017–18[31] League One 26410113[lower-alpha 4]0315
2018–19[32] 431031323[lower-alpha 4]15214
2019–20[33] 30 15 3 2 1 1 2[lower-alpha 4] 0 36 18
Blackpool total 11832836413414543
Altay 2020–21 TFF First League 152———152
Altay total 152———152
Heart of Midlothian 2020–21[34] Scottish Championship 135———135
2021–22[34] Scottish Premiership 141—20—161
Heart of Midlothian total 276—20—296
Le Mans 2021–22[35] Championnat National 16 6 — — — 0 0
Le Mans total 0 0 — — — 0 0
Career total 3186817511419536582
  1. 1 2 Appearances in the Football League Trophy
  2. ↑ One appearance in the Football League Trophy and two in the League One play-offs
  3. ↑ Four appearances in the EFL Trophy and one in the League Two play-offs
  4. 1 2 3 Appearance in the EFL Trophy

Honours

Chesterfield

Blackpool

Heart of Midlothian

Individual

References

  1. ↑ "Professional retain lists & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. May 2013. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2014. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  2. ↑ "Ivorian striker Armand Gnanduillet signs for Chesterfield". Derbyshire Times. 21 January 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  3. ↑ "JORF n° 0207 du 7 septembre 2000 - Légifrance" (PDF). legifrance.gouv.fr (in French). p. 14006. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  4. ↑ "Armand Gnanduillet". Football.com. 9 February 2013. Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2015.|
  5. ↑ "Chesterfield sign Ivorian striker Armand Gnanduillet". BBC Sport. 21 January 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  6. ↑ "Chesterfield have signed out-of-contract striker Armand Gnanduillet on a deal until the end of the season". Sky Sports. 27 January 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
  7. ↑ "Cup Win Against Belper". Chesterfield-fc.co.uk. 29 January 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
  8. ↑ "Chesterfield's win keeps them in the chase for the play-offs and leaves AFC Wimbledon bottom of League Two". BBC.co.uk. 9 February 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
  9. ↑ "Togs Snatches Win Against Daggers". Chesterfield-fc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  10. ↑ "Police probe 'racist abuse' against Chesterfield player". BBC News. 1 September 2014. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
  11. ↑ "Armand Gnanduillet joins Tranmere on loan". Chesterfield FC. 20 October 2014. Archived from the original on 20 October 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  12. ↑ "Armand Gnanduillet: Oxford United sign striker on loan". BBC Sport. 2 March 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  13. ↑ "Chesterfield: Spireites call back Armand Gnanduillet". The Star. 26 March 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  14. ↑ "Armand Gnanduillet joins Leyton Orient". Chesterfield FC. 22 January 2016. Archived from the original on 3 February 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  15. ↑ "Armand Gnanduillet: Blackpool sign Leyton Orient striker". BBC Sport. 19 August 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  16. ↑ "Armand Gnanduillet: Striker rejoins Blackpool two months after leaving". BBC Sport. 18 July 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  17. ↑ "Club Confirms Retained List" - Blackpool F.C., 11 June 2020
  18. ↑ "Ex-Blackpool striker and Derby County, Middlesbrough and Stoke City target Armand Gnanduillet seals surprise move". www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk. 12 August 2020.
  19. ↑ "Former Blackpool striker Armand Gnanduillet now a free agent after departing Turkish club".
  20. ↑ "Armand is new No.9 | Heart of Midlothian Football Club".
  21. ↑ "Hearts hit four past 10-man Raith Rovers". BBC Sport.
  22. 1 2 "HEARTS WIN CHAMPIONSHIP AND SECURE TOP FLIGHT RETURN". www.heartsfc.co.uk. 12 April 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  23. ↑ "Armand Gnanduillet: Striker leaves Hearts for Le Mans on permanent deal". BBC. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  24. ↑ "Stevenage sign Gnanduillet on loan". BBC Sport.
  25. 1 2 3 4 5 Armand Gnanduillet at Soccerway. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  26. ↑ "Games played by Armand Gnanduillet in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
  27. ↑ "Games played by Armand Gnanduillet in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
  28. 1 2 3 "Games played by Armand Gnanduillet in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
  29. 1 2 3 "Games played by Armand Gnanduillet in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
  30. 1 2 "Games played by Armand Gnanduillet in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
  31. ↑ "Games played by Armand Gnanduillet in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  32. ↑ "Games played by Armand Gnanduillet in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  33. ↑ "Games played by Armand Gnanduillet in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  34. 1 2 "Games played by Armand Gnanduillet in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  35. ↑ "Côte d'Ivoire - A. Gnanduillet - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". us.soccerway.com. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  36. ↑ Law, James (28 May 2017). "Blackpool 2–1 Exeter City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  37. ↑ "PFA Awards 2020". Professional Footballers' Association. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
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