Cebio Soukou Ümraniyespor Scout Report
Cebio Soukou
Quick Answer
A 33-year-old German-born Beninese winger who came through VfL Bochum’s academy, gained 2. Bundesliga experience, then entered Turkish football with Bandırmaspor in 2023 before a free transfer to Ümraniyespor in 2024. He has 24 caps and 4 goals for Benin’s senior national team.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Cebio Soukou |
| Date of birth | 2 Ekim 1992 |
| Age | 33 |
| Place of birth | Bochum, Almanya |
| Nationality | Germany/Benin |
| Primary position | Right Winger |
| Shirt number | 9 |
| Current club | Ümraniyespor (July 2026) |
| Contract status | 30 Haziran 2026 (yeni sözleşme beklenebilir) |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2011 | VfL Bochum altyapısı | spent his formative years here |
| 2011-2015 | VfL Bochum II, Rot-Weiss Essen | continued his career in Germany |
| 2021-2023 | 2. Bundesliga kulüpleri | played in Germany’s second tier |
| Aralık 2023 | Bandırmaspor | made his move into Turkish football |
| Temmuz 2024 | Ümraniyespor | joined on a free transfer, contracted to June 2026 |
Cebio Soukou was born on 2 October 1992 in Bochum, Germany, to Beninese parents, and holds both German and Beninese citizenship. After coming through VfL Bochum’s academy he played for Rot-Weiss Essen and clubs in the 2. Bundesliga, before moving into Turkish football with Bandırmaspor in December 2023 and joining Ümraniyespor on a free transfer in July 2024. A Benin international since March 2019, he helped his country reach the quarter-finals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Playing Style & Assessment
A physically strong winger shaped by German football culture and its discipline, whose international experience means he is used to the pressure of big matches.
Strengths
- International experience — 24 caps for Benin and Africa Cup of Nations experience.
- Physical strength — Physical resilience shaped by his development in Germany.
Development Areas
- Age — At 33, sustaining intensity across a full season requires careful management.
- Contract uncertainty — His contract expires in June 2026; renewal status should be monitored.
Level Projection
Verdict: If his contract is renewed, he is expected to continue adding experience and international-level quality on the flank.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | TFF 1st League standard |
| Primary role | Right Winger |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | International experience |
| Key risk | Age |
| Scout verdict | Live tracking recommended until his contract situation is clarified. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which national team does Cebio Soukou play for? He plays for Benin’s senior national team, with 24 caps and 4 goals.
Sources & Methodology
This report was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- transfermarkt.com
- aksam.com.tr
- fotmob.com
