Kassi Akesse Mathias

Kassi Mathias (born 21 November 1986 in Abidjan) is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a defender for Moroccan side Ittihad Tanger.

Kassi Mathias

Personal information
Full name	Kassi Akesse Mathias
Date of birth	(1985-11-21) 21 November 1985
Place of birth	Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Centre back / Full back
Team information
Current team	Ittihad Tanger
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2004–2005	Ecole Autonome
2005–2006	CO Bouaflé
2006–2007	Requin F.C.
2007–2008	Denguelé
2008–2012	JC Abidjan
2012–2013	Séwé Sports
2013–2018	OC Safi	95	(4)
2018–2019	OC Khouribga	31	(1)
2020–	IR Tanger
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:55, 17 January 2020 (UTC)

Club career

He played for many big clubs in Ivory Coast and Benin and has great performance records. In the 2008–09 season, Kassi was named the best defender in all Ivory-Coast League. This performance attracted notice from clubs at home and abroad. He also participated in CAF competition in 2007 for Denguelé. On 31 December 2009, Kassi joined El-Entag El-Harby and was offered a contract after a successful 2-week trial. El-Entag El-Harby and Jeunesse Club d'Abidjan did not agree on transfer fees of $50,000. Therefore, Kassi returned to Jeunesse Club d'Abidjan on 31 January 2010.