- He is a Burkinabe professional footballer
- He plays as a defender for Cypriot First Division club Limassol and the Burkina Faso national team
- He was part of the Burkina Faso national team that reached the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations final
Steve Farid Yago is a professional footballer who plays for Cypriot First Division club Limassol and the Burkina Faso national team and has represented them in four Africa Cup of Nations including the 2024 AFCON and was also part of the squad that reached the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations final.
He was born in France and began playing with local clubs in France before joining the Troyes academy. He spent four seasons training with the academy, eventually making his professional debut with Troyes in Ligue 2, where he established himself as a reliable defender.
The defender played for Toulouse for two seasons and then joined Ligue 2 club Valenciennes, played for two seasons and then left for Cypriot First Division club Aris Limassol where he currently plays and is a key player for the club.
Internationally, he is part of the Burkina Faso national team and has since represented them in three Africa Cup of Nations, and was also part of the squad that reached the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations final.
Steve was part of the 2024 AFCON held in Ivory Coast and he was in Burkina Faso’s starting lineup for several matches throughout the tournament they managed to get to the semi-final stage but unfortunately, they were eliminated by DR Congo.
Steeve Farid Yago Personal Life
Steeve Farid Yago was born on December 16 1992 in Sarcelles, France to Burkina Faso parents. His passion for football was evident from a young age and his career journey began on local pitches of Sarcelles, France.
Steeve Farid Yago. Prokerala
His effort and determination secured him a place at the Troyes academy where he honed his skills before making his professional debut for the club, which marked the launch of his professional career.
Since then, Yago has played in various leagues and achieved success both at the club and international level.
Steve Farid Yago Career
is a professional footballer who plays for Cypriot First Division club Limassol and the Burkina Faso national team. He was born in France and began playing with local clubs in France before joining the Troyes academy.
He spent four seasons training with the academy, eventually making his professional debut with Troyes in Ligue 2, where he established himself as a reliable defender.
The defender played for Toulouse for two seasons and then joined Ligue 2 club Valenciennes, played for two seasons and then left for Cypriot First Division club Aris Limassol where he currently plays and is a key player for the club.
Internationally, he is part of the Burkina Faso national team and has since represented them in three Africa Cup of Nations, and was also part of the squad that reached the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations final.
Steeve Farid Yago. Photo/Sports Brief
Steve was part of the 2024 AFCON held in Ivory Coast and he was in Burkina Faso’s starting lineup for several matches throughout the tournament they managed to get to the semi-final stage but unfortunately, they were eliminated by DR Congo.
Steeve Farid Yago Professional Achievements
The defender has achieved so much in his professional career both at the club level and internationally. Here we look at some of his most notable achievements:
- He helped Troyes earn a promotion back to Ligue 1
- Since joining Aris Limassol, Yago has become a vital part of the team’s defence, helping them solidify their position in the Cypriot First Division
- He represented Burkina Faso in four Africa Cup of Nations
- He was part of the squad participating at the 2024 AFCON in Ivory Coast
- He reached the 2022 AFCON final with Burkina Faso
- Steeve Yago’s Participation at the 2024 AFCON in Ivory Coast
Yago was included in Burkina Faso’s starting lineup for several matches throughout the tournament, an indication of his importance to the team. He displayed his defensive prowess by contributing tackles and helping the team reach the semi-final stage.
Unfortunately, they were eliminated by DR Congo. In the tournament, they earned victories against Mali and Mauritania in the group stage, followed by a win over Tunisia.
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