Johan Djourou profile
Name
Johan Djourou
Born
January 18, 1987
Ivory Coast
Position
Defender
Squad Number
20
Previous Club(s)
Etoile Carouge FC
Joined Arsenal
August 01, 2003
Arsenal Debut
Manchester City (a)
Carling Cup
October 27, 2004
Won 2-1
Johan has made serene progress through the ranks at Arsenal. Now he wants to step into the departed Kolo Toure’s shoes and nail down a first-team place.
The Swiss centre-back is an accomplished centre-back. He is assured with the ball at his feet, relishes a battle and has the pace and aerial ability to excel at the heart of defence.
Those qualities were evident last season as Johan emerged from the shadow of fellow Swiss international Philippe Senderos. While his compatriot went on loan, Johan made 29 appearances including 15 in the Premier League and six in Europe.
He showcased his talent and showed his character too, not least when he recovered from scoring an own goal at Chelsea to help Arsenal fight back and win that game 2-1.
Johan has taken a traditional path to the first-team, completing a loan spell at Birmingham in 2008 before establishing himself at Emirates Stadium. Injuries have hampered his progress at times but the 22-year-old has overcome those obstacles.
Now he wants to kick on.
MY YEAR
October
Johan continued his rehabilitation after having surgery on his knee earlier in the season.
September
Johan didn't play for Arsenal in September. He was ruled out for six to eight months after having surgery on a knee injury. Arsène Wenger said "He had big surgery, and it is a blow for him and the Club. He will have to be patient this season."
September
Johan didn't play for Arsenal in September. He was ruled out for six to eight months after having surgery on a knee injury. Arsène Wenger said "He had big surgery, and it is a blow for him and the Club. He will have to be patient this season."
20. Johan Djourou - Full Arsenal Record
| Prem Lge | Europe | FA Cup | Lge Cup | C. Shield | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl |
| 2004-2005 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 |
| 2005-2006 | 6+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11+1 | 0 |
| 2006-2007 | 18+3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27+3 | 0 |
| 2007-2008 | 1+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 |
| 2008-2009 | 13+2 | 0 | 6+2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25+4 | 0 |
| Totals | 38+7 | 0 | 11+2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 11+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67+10 | 0 |
Key:
- Prem Lge = Barclays Premier League
- C. Shield = Community Shield
- Europe = UEFA Champions League
- Ap = Appearances
- FA Cup = FA Cup sponsored by E-on
- Gl = Goals Scored
- Lge Cup = Carling Cup
Johan Djourou - News
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Mon, Oct 12, 2009
TV Online: The Perfect Match - Johan Djourou -
Thu, Sep 10, 2009
Djourou ruled out for 'six to eight months' -
Wed, Aug 12, 2009
Free Video: Djourou - My Perfect Footballer -
Mon, Aug 10, 2009
Djourou - It's time for me to make step up -
Sat, Aug 1, 2009
Djourou - It feels great to be back home -
Fri, Jul 24, 2009
Djourou - This can be my breakthrough year -
Mon, Jul 20, 2009
Djourou - Why we work so hard in Austria -
Mon, Jun 8, 2009
TV Online: My Top Three - Johan Djourou -
Mon, Apr 27, 2009
Djourou - We will be confident at Man United -
Thu, Apr 23, 2009
Almunia, Djourou and Adebayor close to return
