Ange Kouamé

Ange Samuel Kouamé (born 22 December 1996), also known as An Yi-en , is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Chinese Super League club Liaoning Tieren. Born in the Ivory Coast, he represents the Chinese Taipei national football team.

Early life

Kouamé started playing football at a young age and moved to the Philippines in 2016 before moving to Taiwan.

Club career

Tatung Kouamé started his football career with Tatung in 2018. He won the 2018 and the 2019 league titles. Kouamé was also the top scorer in the 2020 league with twenty goals.

Tainan City In 2021, Kouamé moved to league champions, Tainan City. In his first season, he helped the club to retained the league title winning the 2021 league title. In the following season, Kouamé won the Chinese Taipei Footballer of the Year as he won another league title in the 2022 season.

International career

Kouamé became the second naturalized player to represent Chinese Taipei internationally. On 8 September 2023, he made his international debut against Philippines and in the next match on 12 September 2023, Kouamé scored his debut goal for Chinese Taipei against Singapore.

During the first round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification in both the first and second leg, he provided 3 assists and scoring once against Timor-Leste which saw Chinese Taipei advance to the second round.

Style of play

Kouamé mainly operates as a striker and is known for his dribbling ability and ability to play in the penalty box.

Personal life

Kouamé has been married to a Taiwanese woman and has a son.

Honours

Tatung Taiwan Football Premier League: 2018, 2019

Tainan City Taiwan Football Premier League: 2021, 2022, 2023

Individual Taiwan Football Premier League Footballer of the Year: 2022 Taiwan Football Premier League Top Goalscorer: 2020 Career statistics Club