Football

Burkinabe midfielder Stephane Aziz Ki shinning in Tanzanian league

by
Jane Wangechi
December 13, 2023

Stephane Aziz Ki. Photo/Mwanaspoti

He is a Burkinabe professional footballer
He plays as a midfielder for Tanzanian Premier League club Young Africans and the Burkina Faso national team
He helped the Young Africans win the Tanzanian Premier League title in 2022-23

Stephane Aziz Ki is a Burkinabe professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Tanzanian Premier League club Young Africans and the Burkina Faso national team. The midfielder was born in Ivory Coast to Burkinabe parents and he grew up with a passion for football, his talent was evident from a young age and he honed his skills playing with friends and local teams.

Born and raised in Ivory Coast, he began his professional career in the Ivory Coast with club ES Bingerville where he established himself with his impressive performance, earning a place with Burkina Faso club ASFA Yennenga, where he won a Burkina Faso Premier League title. Since making his debut for Burkina Faso national team, he has made several appearances and scored one goal. Ki was part of the squad that participated in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Ki currently plays for Tanzanian Premier League club Young African SC where he has already established himself as a key player and also helped the Young Africans win the Tanzanian Premier League title in 2022/23.

Stephane Aziz Ki Personal Life

Stephane Aziz Ki was born on March 6, 1996, in Adjame, Ivory Coast to Burkinable parents. He grew up in Ivory Coast where he developed a passion for football as he would play alongside his friends eventually joining the local teams.

Stephane Aziz Ki. Photo/Mwanaspoti

His professional career began in the Ivory Coast with club ES Bingerville where he quickly established himself as the best midfielder with his impressive performances, earning him a place in a Burkina Faso club ASFA Yennenga. While playing for the club, Ki showcased his talent by leading his club to winning the Burkina Faso Premier League title.

The midfielder is also a member of the Burkina Faso national team where he made his debut in a friendly match against Morocco. Since making his debut, he has made several appearances for the national team and was part of the Burkina Faso squad that participated in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

His style of play is best described with versatility and adaptability in the midfield. He possesses excellent passing skills that make him deliver accurate short and long passes not forgetting his dribbling skills that allow him to take on opponents and create space for himself and teammates. One key thing about the player is that he is a team player who prioritizes creating chances for teammates rather than individual glory.

Ki can either play as a central midfielder where he can orchestrate play and launch attacks, as an attacking midfielder where he can play higher up the pitch, creating opportunities and scoring goals and he can also play as a defensive midfielder who can contribute defensively due to his tackling abilities and work rate.

The midfielder is a devout Muslim who is fluent in English and French though he is also learning Swahili in Tanzania.