Yllan Okou
Overview
Yllan Okou is a France centre-back currently playing for RAAL La Louvière. They are 23 years old.
Biography
Yllan Okou (born 23 December 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Belgian Pro League club RAAL La Louvière. Born in Poitiers, Okou is the son of the Ivorian former rugby union player Alfred Okou. He moved to Buxerolles as a 7-year-old, whilst starting to play football with the Poitiers. There he was a close friend of Nicolas Tié, who would also end up pursuing a professional career in football at Chelsea and Vitória de Guimarães. While playing his youth club football at Poitiers, Okou also joined the federal pôle espoirs of Châteauroux in 2015. After this spell in the FFF institution, he entered the Monaco academy in 2017. Okou made his professional debut for Monaco on 2 January 2022, starting and playing every minute of a Coupe de France 3–1 away win against Quevilly-Rouen as a centre-back. On 23 October 2023, Okou joined Ligue 2 club Bastia, signing a two-year contract with an option for a further year. On 6 August 2025, Okou signed a three-season contract with RAAL La Louvière in Belgium.
Career & honours
Career history
MonacoPermanent2020 – 2023
BastiaPermanent2023 – 2025
Hellas VeronaLoan2024 – 2025
Honours
No honours recorded for this player.
Biography
Yllan Okou (born 23 December 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Belgian Pro League club RAAL La Louvière. Born in Poitiers, Okou is the son of the Ivorian former rugby union player Alfred Okou. He moved to Buxerolles as a 7-year-old, whilst starting to play football with the Poitiers. There he was a close friend of Nicolas Tié, who would also end up pursuing a professional career in football at Chelsea and Vitória de Guimarães. While playing his youth club football at Poitiers, Okou also joined the federal pôle espoirs of Châteauroux in 2015. After this spell in the FFF institution, he entered the Monaco academy in 2017. Okou made his professional debut for Monaco on 2 January 2022, starting and playing every minute of a Coupe de France 3–1 away win against Quevilly-Rouen as a centre-back. On 23 October 2023, Okou joined Ligue 2 club Bastia, signing a two-year contract with an option for a further year. On 6 August 2025, Okou signed a three-season contract with RAAL La Louvière in Belgium.
Honours
No honours recorded for this player.
Frequently asked questions
- Which team does Yllan Okou play for?
- Yllan Okou currently plays for RAAL La Louvière.
- What position does Yllan Okou play?
- Yllan Okou plays as a centre-back.
- How old is Yllan Okou?
- Yllan Okou is 23 years old.
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