05.12.2025 09:30
The true age of former Ivory Coast footballer Seydou Doumbia has come into question following a lie detector test. While official records state that Doumbia should be 37 years old, the results of the lie detector test suggested that the player could actually be 43. This situation has strengthened claims that Doumbia has concealed his real age throughout his career.
An intriguing claim has emerged regarding former Ivory Coast striker Seydou Doumbia. After retiring from football, Doumbia has led a life away from the public eye, and his true age has become a topic of debate following a lie detector test he underwent.
TEST RESULT CAUSED SURPRISE
According to La Gazzetta, during the test, Doumbia stated, "I am not over 40 years old," but the lie detector did not validate this statement. He also claimed, "I am not 43 years old," which the machine found to be false.
The result indicated by the test suggests that the player could be around five years older than the official record of 37 years. This finding strengthens the allegations that the player has concealed his true age throughout his career.
OFFICIAL RECORDS SHOW HE WAS BORN IN 1987
Doumbia's official birth date is listed as December 31, 1987. According to this, the former footballer should be 37 years old. However, if the claims are true, it is believed that the star player is actually 43 years old. No official investigation has been initiated regarding the matter, and there has been no statement yet from the federation or Doumbia's camp.
COULD CAST A SHADOW OVER HIS CAREER
If the allegations are confirmed, Doumbia's achievements and goals, particularly in his European career, could be reevaluated in light of "age advantage" discussions. There is speculation that this situation could cast a shadow over the player's career.