Habibou, who is currently without a club, came up through the youth ranks of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). He also represented the Stade Rennais B side during his career. Habibou joined Leeds United on a loan from Belgian side Zulte Waregem on the deadline day of the January transfer window in 2013.
The player, however, recently revealed that he was very close to joining West Ham United instead after scoring 13 goals for Zulte Waregem that season. However, he accused the agents of messing up the deal and ended up at Elland Road.
His time at Leeds United didn’t turn out to be a good one. Habibou made only four appearances for the club, playing 77 minutes of football. The player, who was born in Bria, Central Africa, recently told DH (via sport Witness):
Habibou added that had he not joined Leeds, he would have won the Jupiler Pro League, which would have helped him secure a transfer to a better team.
Here’s what he said:
Former Leeds United striker Habib Habibou regrets leaving Gent too quickly
Following his disastrous stint with Leeds United, Habibou returned to his parent club, Zulte Warengem, the following summer. Six months later, Habibou joined KAA Gent on a permanent transfer.
Despite scoring 12 goals and providing two assists in 21 games for Gent, Habibou left the club in the summer of 2014 and joined Ligue 1 outfit Stade Rennais.
He now regrets the move to Rennes. Habibou said:
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