Barry Boubacar Copa
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Boubacar "Copa" Barry is an Ivorian
footballer of Guinean (Guinea-Conakry) origin, who plays for Lokeren and the Ivorian national team
as a goalkeeper. He has played for Lokeren since July 2007. He is best known for his strong resemblance to rap legend Tupac Shakur
In Belgium, he plays under the football name of "Copa", however, in the national team of the Ivory Coast, his football name is his regular name. He is a both-feeted goalkeeper, a rarity for his position. At the 2010 World Cup
he used to take goal kicks with his right foot, although most of the times he used his left foot to kick the ball forward after holding it.
He has 42 caps for the national team
, and was called up to the 2006 World Cup
. He appeared in the final group match against Serbia and Montenegro in 22 June 2006, which Côte d'Ivoire won 3-2.
Barry started all 3 matches for the Ivory Coast
in Group G
in the 2010 FIFA World Cup
. Barry earned clean sheets against Portugal
and North Korea.
Côte d'Ivoire
The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire or Ivory Coast is a country in West Africa. It has an area of , and borders the countries Liberia, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana; its southern boundary is along the Gulf of Guinea. The country's population was 15,366,672 in 1998 and was estimated to be...
footballer of Guinean (Guinea-Conakry) origin, who plays for Lokeren and the Ivorian national team
Côte d'Ivoire national football team
The Côte d'Ivoire National Football Team or Ivory Coast National Football Team, nicknamed Les Éléphants , represents Côte d'Ivoire in international football and is controlled by the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football...
as a goalkeeper. He has played for Lokeren since July 2007. He is best known for his strong resemblance to rap legend Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur , known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world...
In Belgium, he plays under the football name of "Copa", however, in the national team of the Ivory Coast, his football name is his regular name. He is a both-feeted goalkeeper, a rarity for his position. At the 2010 World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
he used to take goal kicks with his right foot, although most of the times he used his left foot to kick the ball forward after holding it.
He has 42 caps for the national team
Côte d'Ivoire national football team
The Côte d'Ivoire National Football Team or Ivory Coast National Football Team, nicknamed Les Éléphants , represents Côte d'Ivoire in international football and is controlled by the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football...
, and was called up to the 2006 World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
. He appeared in the final group match against Serbia and Montenegro in 22 June 2006, which Côte d'Ivoire won 3-2.
Barry started all 3 matches for the Ivory Coast
Côte d'Ivoire national football team
The Côte d'Ivoire National Football Team or Ivory Coast National Football Team, nicknamed Les Éléphants , represents Côte d'Ivoire in international football and is controlled by the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football...
in Group G
2010 FIFA World Cup Group G
Group G of the 2010 FIFA World Cup began on 15 June and ended on 25 June 2010. The group consisted of reigning South American champions Brazil, Korea DPR, Côte d'Ivoire and Portugal. This group, along with Group D, was labeled a group of death....
in the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
. Barry earned clean sheets against Portugal
Portugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
and North Korea.