 In January 2011, he signed with Spanish Segunda División B's UD Alzira.After the under-20 exploits, Ettien won six caps (one goal) for the Ivorian national team, appearing against Congo DR and Madagascar for the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign.On 19 October 2018, after several failed business enterprises, Ettien was employed as bus driver at the Royal Spanish Football Federation, presided by his former Levante teammate Luis Rubiales.