Jordan Adéoti
A physically imposing midfielder who chose to represent Benin, becoming a defensive pillar for the national team for over a decade.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Beninese footballer·Birthday: March 12·Millennials
Biography
Jordan Adéoti's career is a tale of two footballing identities. Born in France to Beninese parents, he developed as a classic, robust defensive midfielder in the French lower leagues, known for his ball-winning and physical presence. While he built a solid club career with stays at Sedan, Auxerre, and Laval, his international choice defined his legacy. Opting to play for the Benin national team, the Squirrels, Adéoti became an indispensable fixture in their engine room. He provided the steel and experience that allowed Benin's more creative players to flourish, featuring in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. His club journey later took him to Switzerland and back to France, but it was his consistent, committed performances for Benin that cemented his status as a respected figure in African football.
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.
Jordan was born in 1989, 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.
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The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Jordan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
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
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Earned over 40 caps for the Benin national football team, serving as a key defensive midfielder.
- Played in multiple Africa Cup of Nations finals tournaments, including the 2019 edition.
- Had a lengthy career in the French football system, including Ligue 2 clubs like Auxerre and Laval.
Did You Know?
Adéoti was born in Le Havre, France, and was thus eligible for both nations.
His full name is Jordan Souleymane Adéoti.
He played for FC Sion in the Swiss Super League, winning the Swiss Cup in 2017.
“A defensive midfielder's job is to break the opponent's rhythm and protect the back line.”
