Harlem Gnohéré

Harlem-Eddy Gnohéré (born 21 February 1988) is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker and is a free agent. Nicknamed "the Bison" due to his strong body frame,[1] he started his career as a junior in native France, and went on to compete in Switzerland, Belgium and Romania.

Harlem Gnohéré
Personal information
Full name Harlem-Eddy Gnohéré
Date of birth (1988-02-21) 21 February 1988
Place of birth Paris, France
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position(s) Striker
Club information
Current team
 Free agent
Number —
Youth career
2004–2005 Cannes
2005–2007 Troyes
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2008 La Tour/Le Pâquier 14 (3)
2008–2009 Bulle 25 (16)
2009–2010 Urania Genève 23 (14)
2010–2011 Virton 25 (22)
2011–2014 Charleroi 58 (23)
2013 → Westerlo (loan) 11 (1)
2014 → Mouscron (loan) 15 (10)
2014–2015 Mons 25 (11)
2015–2017 Dinamo București 45 (17)
2017–2020 FCSB 92 (41)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22 February 2020

He represented in the latter country rival teams Dinamo București and FCSB, and became the top scorer of the domestic league in the 2017–18 season. The Gazeta Sporturilor newspaper also named him the Foreign Player of the Year twice in a row for his individual performances in Romania.

Club career

Dinamo București

On 16 July 2015, Gnohéré signed a two-year contract with Romanian top-flight team Dinamo București.[2] He was previously announced as the player of Petrolul Ploiești, but was quickly released because he was deemed overweight.[3] He scored his first goal for Dinamo in his second league match, a 2–1 victory over ACS Poli Timișoara on 3 August.[4]

On 22 November 2015, Gnohéré netted in a derby against FC Steaua București, which Dinamo won 3–1.[5] After the departure of Cosmin Matei in the winter transfer window, he took over his number 10 jersey.[6] On 17 May 2016, Gnohéré scored in the Cupa României final against CFR Cluj, but his side eventually lost the game 4–5 at the penalty shootout.[7] He ended the campaign with 41 appearances and 18 goals all competitions comprised.

Gnohéré's second season began on 23 July 2016, with a league match against defending champions Astra Giurgiu; he scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in the 4–1 away win.[8] In early September, it was reported that FCSB wanted to sign the striker.[9] Shortly after, he refused to extend his contract with Dinamo and was sent to play for the reserve team in the third league for an undetermined period.[10] Gnohéré was however recalled to the first team after less than a month.[11] His last goal was netted from the penalty spot on 26 November 2016 in a Liga I game with FC Voluntari.[12]

FCSB
There are decisions you have to make that, unfortunately, are not the best for some supporters or clubs.

— Gnohéré after signing the contract with FCSB, on 7 January 2017[13]

In January 2017, after reaching his final six months of contract with Dinamo, Gnohéré moved to FC Steaua București—later renamed FCSB—for an undisclosed transfer fee.[14][15] He therefore became the first foreigner to have played for the two cross-town rivals.[16]

On 19 October 2017, Gnohéré recorded his first European goals after netting twice in a 2–1 UEFA Europa League group stage away victory over Hapoel Be'er Sheva.[17] Three days later, he scored a hat-trick in a 7–0 away victory at ACS Poli Timișoara.[18] Gnohéré scored the only goal of a Europa League round of 32 first leg match against Italian team Lazio, on 15 February 2018.[19] He also scored in the second leg at the Stadio Olimpico.[20]

Gnohéré became the first player outside Romania to net for both Steaua/FCSB and Dinamo in the Eternal derby, after opening the scoring in a 3–3 league draw on 29 July 2018.[21] On 31 March 2019, he scored the winner in a 3–2 victory over CS Universitatea Craiova, which was his fiftieth goal in the first division.

On 4 June 2020, FCSB announced the termination of Gnohéré's contract,[22] almost three months after being placed on technical unemployment because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He departed as the club's top foreign goalscorer in the Liga I with 41 goals, as well as the championship's third-best foreign goalscorer overall with 58 goals.[23]

Personal life

Gnohéré's brother, Arthur, was also a footballer.[24] He too played for several clubs in France and Switzerland.

Career statistics

Club
As of 22 February 2020[25]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
La Tour/Le Pâquier 2007–08 14300–––143
Bulle 2008–09 251632–––2818
Urania Genève Sport 2009–10 231411–––2415
Virton 2010–11 252210––413023
Charleroi 2011–12 3218––––3218
2012–13 16211–––173
2013–14 10110–––111
Total 582121––––––6022
Westerlo (loan) 2012–13 111–––30141
Mouscron-Péruwelz (loan) 2013–14 1510–––101610
Mons 2014–15 2411––––2411
Dinamo București 2015–16 31126541––4118
2016–17 1451021––176
Total 45177562––––5824
FCSB 2016–17 145–10––155
2017–18 311521–115–4421
2018–19 291500–64–3519
2019–20 18610–20–216
Total 92413110199––11551
Career Total 33215617107219981383178

Honours

Club
Charleroi
Dinamo București

Individual

References
  1. ""Bizon" de trei puncte. Povestea lui Harlem Eddy Gnohere, atacantul lui Dinamo" [Three points from "The Bison". The story of Harlem-Eddy Gnohéré, Dinamo's striker] (in Romanian). Click!. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  2. "Un nou transfer – Dinamo a adus un atacant" [A new transfer – Dinamo brought a forward] (in Romanian). Gazeta Sporturilor. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  3. "Mostră pentru falimentarea Petrolului! "De Bizonul a spus că e prea gras iar la Moussa nu i-a plăcut figura!"" [A sample of Petrolul's bankruptcy! "About Gnohéré he said he is too fat and he didn't like Moussa's face!"] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  4. "Dinamo 2–1 Poli Timișoara" (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 3 August 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  5. "Dinamo 3–1 Steaua" (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 22 November 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  6. "Duel pentru locul liber lăsat de Cosmin Matei – Cine are cele mai mari şanse să fie noul număr 10 la Dinamo" [Battle for the place left by Cosmin Matei – Who has the most chances to be Dinamo's new number 10] (in Romanian). Gazeta Sporturilor. 2 February 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  7. "Magistrala CFR! Clujenii se impun cu 5-4 la penalty-uri după o finală dramatică, încheiată 2-2 în timpul regulamentar!" [The great CFR! The Cluj men win 5–4 on a penalty shootout after a 2–2 draw at the end of extra time!] (in Romanian). 18 May 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  8. "Andone trece Dinamo pe modul bizON. Hat-trick-ul lui Gnohere i-a asigurat "Fălcosului" revenirea perfectă. Astra – Dinamo 1-4" [Andone defeats Dinamo thanks to "The Bison". Gnohéré's hat-trick provided a perfect return for the coach. Astra – Dinamo 1–4] (in Romanian). Pro Sport. 23 July 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  9. "Becali: Am oferit 800.000 de euro pentru Gnohere, în iarnă îl luăm" (in Romanian). News.ro. 6 September 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  10. "Scandal la Dinamo: Gnohere, trimis la echipa a doua! Primele reacții: "Ionuț Negoiță a hotărât!"" [Conflict at Dinamo: Gnohéré, sent to te reserve team! First reactions: "Ionuț Negoiță decided!"] (in Romanian). Gazeta Sporturilor. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  11. "Abia reprimit în lot, Gnohere va fi titular cu Botoșani! Echipa pregătită de Andone" [Just brought back to the first team, Gnohéré will start against Botoșani! The team Andone will line up] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 1 October 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  12. "Voluntari 1–2 Dinamo" (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 26 November 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  13. "Gnohere a dezvăluit de ce a ales Steaua. "Dacă am ocazia, voi marca împotriva lui Dinamo"" [Gnohéré confessed why he chose Steaua. "If I have the chance, I will score against Dinamo"] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 7 January 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  14. "Bine ai venit, Eddy Gnohere!" [Welcome, Eddy Gnohéré] (in Romanian). FC Steaua București. 7 January 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  15. "OFICIAL: Gnohere e jucatorul Stelei! Prima declaratie pe care a dat-o dupa ce a semnat" [OFFICIAL: Gnohéré is Steaua's player. The first statement after he signed] (in Romanian). Sport.ro. 6 January 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  16. "Gnohere, primul străin care joacă la Dinamo și la FCSB! Lista completă a fotbaliștilor care au bifat ambele rivale" [Gnohéré, the first foreigner who played for Dinamo and Steaua! Complete list of footballers who played for the two rivals] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 6 January 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  17. "H. Beer-Sheva 1–2 FCSB". UEFA.com. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  18. "Unde mai revine Alibec? :) Steaua 7-0 Timișoara! Gnohere a reusit trei goluri, Budescu – trei pase decisive. Coman, o "dubla"" [Where will Alibec play? Steaua 7-0 Timișoara! Gnohéré scored three goals, Budescu – two assists. Coman netted twice]. Sport.ro. 22 October 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  19. "FCSB 1–0 Lazio". UEFA.com. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  20. "Lazio 5–1 FCSB". UEFA.com. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  21. "FCSB – DINAMO // Gnohere a intrat în istorie după golul cu Dinamo – E primul străin care reușește asta!" [FCSB – DINAMO // Gnohéré entered history after the goal against Dinamo – He is the first foreigner to do this!]. Gazeta Sporturilor. 29 July 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  22. "Harlem Gnohere, contract reziliat!" [Harlem Gnohéré, terminated contract!] (in Romanian). FCSB. 4 June 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  23. "Harlem Gnohere a scris istorie la FCSB! Ce recorduri a stabilit + Și-a îndeplinit obiectivul setat în 2018" [Harlem Gnohéré wrote history at FCSB! The records he set + He managed to reach his 2018 objective]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 4 June 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
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  27. "SUPERLATIVELE GSP 2018 – INTERVIU EXCLUSIV. Harlem Gnohere, jucătorul străin al anului în România: "Vreau să iau şi trofeul de cel mai bun fotbalist român!"" [GSP SUPERLATIVES 2018 – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW. Harlem Gnohéré, foreign player of the year in Romania: "I also want to win the Romanian Footballer of the Year award!"]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 21 December 2018. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
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  29. "Fotbalistul lunii – Octombrie 2017" [Player of the Month – October 2017] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. October 2017.
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