Jean-Daniel Dave Lewis Akpa Akpro (born 11 October 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Italian Serie A club Monza, on loan from Lazio. Born in France, he plays for the Ivory Coast national team.
Club career
Toulouse
Akpa Akpro made his Ligue 1 debut with Toulouse during the 2011–12 season. On 18 April 2014, Akpa Akpro signed a new three-year deal with the le Téfécé side, keeping him contracted until June 2017.
Salernitana
On 14 February 2018, he was signed by Italian team Salernitana on a six-month contract.
Lazio
On 1 September 2020, Akpa Akpro joined Lazio on a two-year deal. He scored his first goal for the club on 20 October 2020, in a 3–1 Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund.
Loans to Empoli and Monza
On 1 September 2022, Akpa Akpro was loaned to Empoli. On 26 August 2023, Akpa Akpro signed for Serie A side Monza on a one-year loan with an option for purchase. On 2 January 2025, he rejoined Monza on loan until 30 June 2025.
International career
From 2013, Akpa Akpro began to be called by Ivory Coast for official matches, making his debut in a 3–0 win against Gambia.
He represented the side at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Personal life
Akpa Akpro's brothers Jean-Jacques and Jean-Louis are also both footballers.
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 12 July 2024
International
- As of match played 6 September 2021
References
External links
- Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro – French league stats at LFP – also available in French (archived)
- Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro at Soccerway
