David Djigla
David Djigla is a Beninese professional footballer who plays as a striker for French Championnat National 2 club Les Herbiers. Between 2012 and 2020 he scored 4 goals in 28 appearances for the Benin national team.
Early life
Djigla was born and raised in the Akpakpa district of Cotonou, Benin. He began playing street football from the age of six and joined local club Onze Créateurs de Cotonou, where he developed until relocating to Europe in 2013.Career
Djigla played at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations when the team reached the quarter-finals.In September 2022, Djigla suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, which significantly impacted his ability to return to his previous level of performance.
Career statistics
International
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1 | 26 May 2012 | Stade du 4 Août, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso | 1 | 1–1 | 2–2 | Friendly | |
| 2 | 12 June 2016 | Stade de l'Amitié, Cotonou, Benin | 10 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification | |
| 3 | 8 November 2017 | Stade Municipal de Kintélé, Brazzaville, Congo | 14 | 1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly | |
| 4 | 24 March 2019 | Stade de l'Amitié, Cotonou, Benin | 19 | 1–0 | 2–1 | 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |