1. Overview
Vino Inès Nrehy TiaFrench, commonly known as Inès Tia, is an Ivorian football forward. Born on October 1, 1993, she has built a distinguished career across various international leagues, primarily in Europe and Asia, and has been a significant player for the Ivory Coast women's national football team. She currently plays for Hyundai Steel Red Angels in the South Korean WK League. A highlight of her international career includes her participation in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.
2. Early life and career beginnings
Inès Nrehy, an Ivorian national, began her professional football journey in her home country. From 2010 to 2012, she played for AS Juventus Yopougon, where she honed her skills before venturing into international club football.
3. Club career
Inès Nrehy's professional club career has spanned several countries, demonstrating her versatility and consistent performance across different leagues.
3.1. Serbian SuperLiga
Nrehy's first foray into European football came in the 2013-14 Serbian SuperLiga season, when she joined ŽFK Spartak Subotica. During her time with the club, she played a pivotal role in their success, contributing to their victory in the league title that season. She made a total of 8 appearances and scored 4 goals in continental competition while at Spartak Subotica, across the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons.
3.2. Russian Championship
In April 2015, Nrehy transferred to the Khimki-based Russian side Rossiyanka, where she spent two seasons. Her tenure at Rossiyanka was marked by significant goal-scoring, with 8 goals in 28 league matches. In the 2016 season, she helped Rossiyanka secure the league title. The club also finished as runner-up in the 2015 season. Nrehy also represented Rossiyanka in the 2016-17 UEFA Women's Champions League, making four appearances and scoring one goal in the tournament.
3.3. Turkish Women's First League
In February 2017, Nrehy moved to Turkey and signed with the Istanbul-based club Beşiktaş J.K. She joined the team for the second half of the 2016-17 Turkish First League season. During her time with Beşiktaş, she was a prolific scorer, netting 10 goals in 13 league matches. The club finished as runner-up in the 2016-17 Turkish First League. Nrehy departed from Turkey in March 2018 to pursue opportunities in South Korea.
3.4. WK League
Upon leaving Turkey, Inès Nrehy embarked on her career in the South Korean WK League. She initially joined Gyeongju KHNP WFC for the 2018 WK League season. With Gyeongju KHNP WFC, she was a key player in the team's strong performances, contributing to their runner-up finishes in the WK League in 2018, 2020, and 2021. Later, she moved to Hyundai Steel Red Angels, where she continued her success, winning the WK League championship in 2023.
4. International career
Inès Nrehy has been a consistent presence for the Ivory Coast women's national football team. She has represented her nation in several major international tournaments, showcasing her skills on the global stage. Her appearances include the 2012 African Women's Championship, the 2014 African Women's Championship, where Ivory Coast achieved a third-place finish, and the prestigious 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.
5. Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Spartak Subotica | 2013-14 | Serbian SuperLiga | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||||
| 2014-15 | Serbian SuperLiga | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||
| Total | 8 | 4 | 8 | 4 | ||||||
| Rossiyanka | 2015 | Russian Championship | 14 | 5 | 14 | 5 | ||||
| 2016 | Russian Championship | 14 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 4 | |||
| Total | 28 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 9 | ||||
| Beşiktaş J.K. | 2016-17 | Turkish First League | 13 | 10 | 13 | 10 | ||||
6. Honours
Spartak Subotica
- Serbian Women's Super League: 2013-14
Rossiyanka
- Russian Championship: 2016
- Russian Championship runner-up: 2015
Beşiktaş J.K.
- Turkish First League runner-up: 2016-17
Gyeongju KHNP WFC
- WK League runner-up: 2018, 2020, 2021
Hyundai Steel Red Angels
- WK League: 2023
Ivory Coast
- African Women's Championship third place: 2014