Ousmane Sanou (born 11 March 1978) is a Burkinabé former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Ousmane Sanou
Personal information
Date of birth (1978-03-11) 11 March 1978 (age 46)
Place of birth Bobo Dioulasso, Upper Volta
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1996 RC Bobo Dioulasso
1996–2001 Willem II 105 (15)
2001–2003 Sparta Rotterdam 34 (3)
2003–2004 FC Eindhoven 26 (7)
2004–2005 Kozakken Boys ? (?)
2005–2006 Turnhout 10 (1)
2006–2008 K. Berchem Sport 51 (21)
2008–2009 TOP Oss 12 (2)
2009–2010 VV UNA
2010–2011 V.C. Herentals
Total 238 (49)
International career
1995–2002 Burkina Faso 21 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Sanou was born in Bobo Dioulasso, Upper Volta. He made his debut in professional football for Willem II, on 28 August 1996 replacing Geoffrey Prommayon in the second half against RKC Waalwijk.

International career

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He was part of the Burkina Faso national team's 2000 African Nations Cup team which finished bottom of group C in the first round of competition, thus failing to secure qualification for the quarter-finals.

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