Born on October 15, 1987, in France, Serge Akakpo is of Togolese origin and has had an interesting football career. He began his football journey at AJ Auxerre, where he played for the reserve teams (-17 and -19) before opting to play for Togo.
Here’s a summary of Serge Akakpo’s career:
Club Career:
- AJ Auxerre (2004-2009): Serge Akakpo was trained at AJ Auxerre and played for the reserve team from 2004 to 2009.
- FC Vaslui (2009-2010): In December 2008, he was transferred to FC Vaslui in Romania, where he gained more playing time and started his first European matches.
- NK Celje (2010-2011): After leaving Vaslui, he joined Slovenian club Celje, playing 17 matches and scoring 2 goals in his last season with the team.
- MŠK Žilina (2011-): In January 2012, he joined MŠK Žilina in Slovakia, where he won titles, including the Slovak football cup and the championship.
International Career:
- Serge Akakpo played for the French national teams (-17 and -19) and was part of the team that won the European Championship in 2004.
- In 2008, he decided to play for Benin. However, he eventually chose to represent Togo in 2008 and has been a part of the Togolese national team since then.
Notable Events:
- During the 2010 African Cup of Nations in Cabinda, Angola, the Togolese national team bus was attacked. Serge Akakpo was on the bus and suffered two gunshot wounds to the back but survived the attack.
- He faced challenges, both physically and mentally, after the Cabinda attack, which impacted his time at FC Vaslui.
Serge Akakpo’s career reflects his resilience and determination, overcoming challenges and contributing to the success of his teams.
