Dany N'Guessan
A French winger who plied his trade across England's football leagues, known for his pace and direct attacking play on the left side.
Born 1987 (age 39)·French footballer·Birthday: August 11·Millennials
Biography
Dany N'Guessan built a solid, journeyman career in football, primarily in the United Kingdom. A French-born player of Ivorian descent, he was developed at the academy of Paris Saint-Germain before seeking his opportunities abroad. He found his footing in England, where his attributes as a left winger or forward—speed, power, and a willingness to take on defenders—suited the competitive rhythms of the Football League. His most sustained period of success came at Lincoln City, where he was a fan favorite and helped the club achieve promotion. This earned him a move to the Championship, England's second tier, with clubs like Millwall and Leicester City, where he experienced the higher-intensity demands of the division. His career later included spells in Scotland with Hibernian and a return to the lower English leagues, showcasing the adaptability required of a professional athlete moving between clubs and countries.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Dany was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Dany Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Dany's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Helped Lincoln City gain promotion to Football League Two in the 2006-2007 season, becoming a key player for the Imps.
- Played in the English Championship, the second-highest division, for clubs including Leicester City and Millwall.
- Had a professional playing career spanning over a decade across France, England, and Scotland.
Did You Know?
His full name is Djombo Dany-Gael N'Guessan.
He is a former French youth international.
He played for Scottish Premiership side Hibernian during the 2012-2013 season.
He officially retired from professional football, as noted in available records.
“I came to England to prove I could play at this level.”
