Stephan Loboué
An Ivorian international goalkeeper who carved out a long career in Germany, known for his agility and loyalty to the clubs he served.
Born 1981 (age 45)·Ivorian footballer·Birthday: August 23·Millennials
Biography
Stephan Loboué's path in football was defined by steady professionalism and international duty. Born in Germany to Ivorian parents, he developed his skills in the German youth system before committing his senior career to the country's lower divisions. As a goalkeeper, Loboué was a reliable last line of defense for clubs like Kickers Offenbach and SSV Jahn Regensburg, where his reflexes and command of the penalty area earned him respect. His consistent performances in the 2. Bundesliga and 3. Liga did not go unnoticed by the Ivory Coast national team, which called upon him to serve as a backup during a golden generation of Ivorian talent. While he often played second fiddle to stars like Boubacar Barry, his presence in squad camps for major tournaments like the Africa Cup of Nations speaks to his caliber and dedication to his heritage.
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.
Stephan was born in 1981, 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 1981
#1 Movie
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Best Picture
Chariots of Fire
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Stephan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1981Born
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1986Started school
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1994Became a teenager
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
1997Could drive
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
1999Could vote
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Turned 21
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2011Turned 30
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2021Turned 40
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 45 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Earned multiple call-ups to the Ivory Coast national team, including for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations.
- Made over 150 appearances in the German 2. Bundesliga as a starting goalkeeper.
- Helped SSV Jahn Regensburg secure promotion to the 2. Bundesliga in 2012.
Did You Know?
He was born in Frankfurt, Germany.
Loboué played for the same club, SSV Jahn Regensburg, in two separate spells (2009-2012 and 2014-2017).
He represented Ivory Coast at the U-23 level before receiving senior team call-ups.
His final professional match was for Regensburg in the 3. Liga in May 2017.
“My job is simple: stop the ball, protect the goal, no matter the league.”
