Tchiressoua Guel (born 27 December 1975) is an Ivorian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Guel played for various clubs in France's Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, including Olympique de Marseille, AS Saint-Étienne and FC Lorient. He also spent a period in the Turkish Süper Lig with MKE Ankaragücü. Guel made 72 appearances scoring nine goals for Ivory Coast, including participating at the 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000 and 2002 African Cup of Nations.

Club career

Guel was born in Sikensi, Ivory Coast. In October 2008 Guel stated he wanted a move to an English side and it was reported that he had attracted attention from London clubs Millwall and Charlton Athletic.

Personal life

Guel acquired French nationality by naturalization on 9 July 2003. His son, Moussa Guel, is a professional footballer with FC Lorient.

Honours

Club

ASEC Mimosas Marseille Lorient

International

Ivory Coast

Individual