About Jonathan Kodjia

Jonathan Adjo Kodjia (born 22 October 1989) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Al-Gharafa SC in the Qatar Stars League and the Ivory Coast national team.

Born in the suburbs of Paris, France, Kodjia started his career at Reims and gained experience in the Championnat National (French third division) and Ligue 2 with Cherbourg, Caen and Amiens. Kodjia moved to Angers in 2014, ultimately winning Ligue 2 Player of the Year 2015 and being named in the Ligue 2 Team of the Season.