Kangni Frederic Ananou (born 20 September 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Slovenian club Olimpija Ljubljana. Born in Germany, he plays for the Togo national team.

Club career Ananou came through the youth ranks at 1. FC Köln before joining Dutch side Roda JC Kerkrade in summer 2016.

On 3 July 2022, Ananou joined Hansa Rostock on a one-season deal.

On 10 January 2025, Ananou returned to Germany and signed with Jahn Regensburg until the end of the 2024–25 season.

On 1 July 2025, Ananou moved to Olimpija Ljubljana in Slovenia on a two-season deal.

International career Ananou was born in Germany to Togolese parents. He was called up and capped by the Germany U19 and U20 teams in 2016. He debuted for the Togo national team in a 3–0 friendly win over Sierra Leone on 24 March 2022.

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsRoda JC Kerkrade2016–17Eredivisie18000——1802017–18Eredivisie11030——140Total290300000320FC Ingolstadt 042017–182. Bundesliga3000——302018–192. Bundesliga15110—001612019–203. Liga12000—10130Total301100010321FC Ingolstadt 04 II2017–18Regionalliga10———102018–19Regionalliga20———202019–21Bayernliga20———20Total5000000050SC Paderborn2020–212. Bundesliga15030——1802021–222. Bundesliga6000——60Total210300000240Hansa Rostock2022–232. Bundesliga20000——200Total200000000200Sint-Truiden2023–24Belgian Pro League19010——2002024–25Belgian Pro League5000——50Total240100000250Jahn Regensburg2024–252. Bundesliga6000——60Total7000000070Career total13618000101451

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