Oumar Kondé
A versatile Swiss defender who navigated Europe's leagues with intelligence, earning caps for his national team in a steady career.
Born 1979 (age 47)·Swiss footballer·Birthday: August 19·Generation X
Biography
Oumar Kondé's professional path was one of a reliable journeyman defender, built on tactical awareness rather than flashy play. Born in Switzerland to Ivorian parents, he came through the youth ranks at FC Sion, making his debut at 18. His composure and ability to play across the back line soon attracted attention, leading to a move to Germany with 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Though his time there was brief, it was a marker of his potential. Subsequent spells in France, Turkey, and back in Switzerland with FC Zürich showcased his adaptability. Kondé's consistent club form was rewarded with 18 appearances for the Swiss national side in the early 2000s, where he provided dependable cover in defense during a period of transition for the team.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Oumar was born in 1979, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Oumar Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Oumar's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
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
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Turned 21
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
2009Turned 30
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 40
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 47 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Earned 18 caps for the Swiss national football team between 2000 and 2004.
- Won the Swiss Cup with FC Sion in 1997 as a teenager breaking into the first team.
- Played in the Bundesliga for 1. FC Kaiserslautern and in Ligue 1 for RC Strasbourg.
Did You Know?
Kondé holds dual Swiss and Ivorian nationality.
He played alongside Swiss legend Alexander Frei at both FC Zürich and for the national team.
After retiring, he has worked as a players' agent and in youth development.
“A defender's job is to read the game two steps before it happens.”
