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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 May 1961 | ||
| Place of birth | Abidjan, Ivory Coast | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) [1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1980–1982 | Stella Club d'Adjamé | ||
| 1983–1986 | ASEC Mimosas | ||
| 1986–1989 | FC Sète 34 | 46 | (1) |
| 1989–1992 | ASEC Mimosas | ||
| International career | |||
| 1984–1992 | Ivory Coast | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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Born in Abidjan, Gadji-Celi played for Stella Club d'Adjamé, ASEC Mimosas and FC Sète 34. [1]
He was a member of the Ivory Coast national team between 1984 and 1992, [1] serving as captain of the national team, [2] including at the 1992 African Cup of Nations, which Ivory Coast won. [3] [4]
His nephew is fellow footballer Junior Tallo. [3] [4]
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