Jean-Jacques Tizié


Jean-Jacques Tizié is an Ivorian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Club career

Before moving to Espérance de Tunis, Tizié has enjoyed spells with Lazer FC, Africa Sport and Stade d'Abidjan. In 2005, he was involved in a freak accident with Étoile du Sahel striker Ogochukwu Obiakor and consequently lost a testicle.

International career

Tizié was the first-choice goalkeeper for the Ivory Coast at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He won 26 caps.

Background

Before entering the world of football, Tizié was a handball goalkeeper/