1. Early Life and Background
Born in Bangui, the capital city of the Central African Republic, Kéthévoama began his football journey within his home country. He started playing club football with a local side, DFC 8ème Arrondissement, where he honed his skills and established himself as a promising talent. His early performances attracted attention, leading him to move abroad to pursue a professional career in football.
2. Club Career
Kéthévoama's professional club career is detailed across various phases, from his early years in Hungary to highly successful spells in Kazakhstan and later career in Turkey, marked by significant team achievements and personal milestones.
2.1. Early Career (2006-2010)
Kéthévoama made his professional debut in 2006 with Diósgyőri VTK in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I, Hungary's top-tier league. He played for Diósgyőri VTK until 2007, recording 8 goals in 23 league appearances. From 2007 to 2010, he continued his career in the same league with Újpest FC, where he made 73 league appearances and scored 13 goals. In 2010, he transferred to another Hungarian club, Kecskeméti TE, marking the beginning of a highly successful period in his early career.
2.2. Kecskeméti TE (2010-2012)
During his tenure at Kecskeméti TE from 2010 to the 2011-12 season, Kéthévoama made a total of 60 appearances, scoring 18 goals across all competitions. His most significant achievement with the club came in the 2010-11 Hungarian Cup, where he played a pivotal role in the team's triumph. In the final match, he scored a hat-trick, leading Kecskeméti TE to win the trophy. He also became the joint top scorer of the 2010-11 Hungarian Cup, tying with László Kormos of Bajai LSE with 6 goals, which secured the team's qualification for the 2011-12 UEFA Europa League.
2.3. FC Astana (2012-2015)
In February 2012, Kéthévoama joined FC Astana, a prominent club in the Kazakhstan Premier League, initially on a year-long loan deal from Kecskeméti TE. During this loan spell, he made 29 appearances and scored 3 goals, contributing to Astana's victory in the 2012 Kazakhstan Cup. Following the end of the 2012 season, his move to FC Astana was made permanent in January 2013.
His time at FC Astana was arguably the most successful period of his club career. Across 117 appearances until the end of the 2015 season, he scored 31 goals. With Astana, he achieved significant milestones, including finishing as Kazakhstan Premier League runner-up in 2013, reaching the playoffs of the 2014-15 UEFA Europa League, and winning back-to-back league titles in 2014 and 2015. He also helped the club qualify for the group stage of the 2015-16 UEFA Champions League, a significant achievement for a Kazakh club. Additionally, he participated in the 2015 Kazakhstan Cup final, where Astana finished as runner-up, and secured the 2015 Kazakhstan Super Cup.
2.4. Later Career (2015-2022)
Following his successful spell at FC Astana, Kéthévoama moved to Turkey ahead of the 2015-16 season, joining Gaziantep FK in the TFF First League. He played 10 league matches and scored 5 goals for the club. In the 2016-17 season, he transferred to Balıkesirspor, another team in the same Turkish league. He remained a key midfielder for Balıkesirspor until the 2021-22 season. However, following Balıkesirspor's relegation to the TFF Second League at the end of the 2021-22 season, his contract with the club was terminated.
3. International Career
Foxi Kéthévoama has been a pivotal player for the Central African Republic national football team, where he made his debut in 2010. On 2 June 2012, he scored his first two international goals in a 2-0 victory over Botswana. This match was particularly historic as it marked the Central African Republic's first-ever win in FIFA World Cup qualifying. Despite this initial success in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification - CAF second round, the team subsequently suffered five consecutive defeats, leading to their elimination from the second round at the bottom of Group A. Kéthévoama continued to represent his country, accumulating 48 caps and scoring 8 goals for the national team by 2021, establishing himself as the most capped player for the Central African Republic.
4. Career Statistics
This section provides a detailed breakdown of Foxi Kéthévoama's professional appearances and goals across his club and international career.
4.1. Club Statistics
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Kecskeméti | 2010-11 | Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 26 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | - | - | 37 | 12 | ||
| 2011-12 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 6 | ||
| Total | 42 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 60 | 18 | ||
| Astana (loan) | 2012 | Kazakhstan Premier League | 23 | 1 | 6 | 2 | - | - | - | 29 | 3 | |||
| Astana | 2013 | Kazakhstan Premier League | 30 | 5 | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 7 | |
| 2014 | 25 | 16 | 2 | 2 | - | 8 | 2 | - | 35 | 20 | ||||
| 2015 | 31 | 4 | 4 | 0 | - | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 48 | 4 | |||
| Total | 86 | 25 | 7 | 3 | - | - | 22 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 117 | 31 | ||
| Gaziantep FK | 2015-16 | TFF First League | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 10 | 5 | |||
| Balıkesirspor | 2016-17 | TFF First League | 28 | 6 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 30 | 7 | |||
| 2017-18 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 18 | 1 | |||||
| Total | 46 | 7 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 48 | 8 | ||
| Career total | 207 | 49 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 264 | 65 | ||
4.2. International Statistics
| Central African Republic | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 3 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 3 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 44 | 8 |
4.3. International Goals
Scores and results list Central African Republic's goal tally first.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2 June 2012 | Barthélemy Boganda Stadium, Bangui, Central African Republic | Botswana | 1-0 | 2-0 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2. | 2-0 | |||||
| 3. | 30 June 2012 | Egypt | 1-0 | 1-1 | 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualification | |
| 4. | 4 September 2016 | Stade des Martyrs, Kinshasa, DR Congo | DR Congo | 1-2 | 1-4 | 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 5. | 23 March 2018 | Independence Stadium, Bakau, Gambia | Gambia | 1-1 | 1-1 | Friendly |
| 6. | 27 March 2018 | Stade de Marrakech, Marrakesh, Morocco | Kenya | 1-0 | 3-2 | |
| 7. | 27 May 2018 | Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey, Niger | Niger | 2-1 | 3-3 | |
| 8. | 13 October 2019 | 2-0 | 2-0 |
5. Honours
Foxi Kéthévoama has garnered significant team and individual accolades throughout his professional football career, particularly during his impactful spells in Hungary and Kazakhstan. These honors highlight his success at both club and individual levels.
5.1. Club Honours
- Kecskeméti TE
- Hungarian Cup: Winner (2010-11)
- FC Astana
- Kazakhstan Premier League: Winner (2014, 2015), Runner-up (2013)
- Kazakhstan Cup: Winner (2012), Runner-up (2015)
- Kazakhstan Super Cup: Winner (2015)
5.2. Individual Honours
- Hungarian Cup Top Scorer: 2010-11
6. Legacy and Impact
Foxi Kéthévoama's career has left a significant mark on Central African football. His achievements, particularly becoming the most capped player for the Central African Republic national football team, underscore his enduring commitment and contribution to the national side. This record not only highlights his longevity and consistency as a player but also serves as an inspiration for aspiring footballers in the Central African Republic. His participation and success in top-tier leagues in Hungary and Kazakhstan, including winning league titles and domestic cups, have raised the profile of Central African players on the international stage and demonstrated the potential for talent from the region to succeed in competitive European football.