Claude Gnakpa moved to England in 2007 to play for Swindon Town, though never made an appearance.
15 Facts About Claude Gnakpa
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Claude Gnakpa subsequently signed for Peterborough United, where he was used as a defender, then for Luton Town on a free transfer in 2008.
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At Luton, Claude Gnakpa received notability for scoring the winning goal in the club's 2009 Football League Trophy Final victory, securing Luton's first success in the competition.
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Claude Gnakpa left Luton at the end of his contract in July 2011, signing for League One side Walsall.
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Claude Gnakpa began as a youth player for Montpellier HSC, then appeared for local sides Marignane and Beaucaire, before moving abroad to play for Racing de Santander B, Deportivo Alaves B and FC Vaduz.
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In March 2007, Claude Gnakpa was signed on transfer deadline day by Swindon Town boss Paul Sturrock on a short-term contract.
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Claude Gnakpa failed to play for Swindon's first team, appearing only as an unused substitute in several matches, before he was released at the end of the season.
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In May 2008, it was reported that Claude Gnakpa had rejected Peterborough's offer of an improved contract following the side's promotion to League One, and would instead search for another club.
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Reportedly, Claude Gnakpa harboured interested from Championship side Sheffield Wednesday, League Two outfit Luton Town, and Scottish Premier League side Aberdeen.
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Claude Gnakpa scored the only goal of the game in Luton's Football League Trophy area semi-final victory over Colchester United on 16 December 2008.
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In June 2010, Claude Gnakpa was named in the Conference Premier team of the season.
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Claude Gnakpa continued his form into the next season, scoring 15 goals as Luton finished third in table, securing a play-off place.
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On 27 January 2012, Claude Gnakpa signed for Scottish Premier League club Inverness Caledonian Thistle on a short-term contract.
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Walsall manager Dean Smith said that it was best to move on as Claude Gnakpa wanted more first team appearances.
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On 5 August 2013, it was announced that Claude Gnakpa has signed for I-League side Salgaocar.