About Éli Kroupi
Born 1979. Éli Kroupi is an Ivorian and French association football player.
Club career Kroupi was born in Kadrokpa, Sassandra, Ivory Coast.
Whilst at Lorient, Kroupi played in the 2002 Coupe de France Final, in which they beat Bastia.
He spent the 2006–07 season on loan at United Arab Emirates side Al-Wahda. In July 2007, it was announced that Kroupi would not return to Nancy, after the club decided to cancel his contract. Then, Kroupi signed with Greek club Levadiakos in 2008. After 8 appearances for Levadiakos, he returned to France. This time, he signed with Nîmes in Ligue 2. On 18 March 2010, Al Urooba signed the Ivorian striker from Nîmes.
International career Kroupi debuted for Ivory Coast on 17 June 2001 during the 2–2 draw in the 2002 African Cup of Nations qualification. He also played on 2 August 2005 during the 2–2 friendly draw against DR Congo.
Personal life Kroupi holds Ivorian and French nationalities. His cousin is former New England Revolution player Arsène Oka. His son Eli Junior Kroupi is a professional footballer who also played for Lorient before moving to Premier League side Bournemouth.
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Who is Éli Kroupi?
Ivorian and French footballer
When was Éli Kroupi born?
Éli Kroupi was born on 18 October 1979 in Sassandra.
What is Éli Kroupi's occupation?
Éli Kroupi is an association football player.
What nationality is Éli Kroupi?
Éli Kroupi is Ivorian and French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Éli Kroupi. https://biography.guide/eli-kroupi/
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