15 Facts About Guy Demel

Guy Roland Demel was born on 13 June 1981 and is an Ivorian former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Guy Demel has been assistant coach of the Ivory Coast national football team since January 2024.

Guy Demel then played in Germany for ten years, signing for Borussia Dortmund in 2001 and then Hamburger SV in 2005.

Guy Demel returned to England with West Ham United in 2011, leaving the club in 2015 and subsequently joining Dundee United.

Guy Demel was born in France but represented the Ivory Coast national team from 2004 until his international retirement in 2012, making 35 appearances.

Guy Demel was in the Ivorian squad for the 2006 and 2010 World Cups and the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations.

Guy Demel was signed by Arsenal in August 2000 spending one season in London without making a first team appearance before being transferred to Borussia Dortmund.

Guy Demel made his Bundesliga debut in 2003 winning the Bundesliga and making UEFA Cup Final in his first season.

Guy Demel left Dortmund to join Hamburg in 2005, after struggling to hold down a first team place.

Guy Demel was released by Hamburg at the expiry of his contract in 2011.

Guy Demel signed a two-year deal, with the option of a third, with West Ham on 31 August 2011.

Guy Demel played the first 57 minutes before being replaced by Julien Faubert.

On 23 January 2013, Guy Demel extended his contract with West Ham until 2015.

Guy Demel has since been selected for the national team, playing at the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations, and being named to the squad for the 2006 and 2010 World Cup finals.

Guy Demel announced his retirement from international football on 6 December 2012 confirming his wish to focus on his club career with West Ham United.