Career
Tian started playing rugby at age 6 in Abidjan. He took part in the 1998 Under-21 World Championships that were held in France and attracted the attention of the Rodez recruiters. He left for Flers after a difficult couple of years.
After two years, he left for Fédérale 1 club Tours, where he stayed for three years.
His breakthrough came when he joined Bourg-en-Bresse, whom he helped get promoted to Pro D2. He attracted the attention of Oyonnax, where he finished the Pro D2 top scorer for the 2009-2010 Rugby Pro D2 season.
He was then recruited by Top 14 team Bourgoin-Jallieu, but, due to their important financial troubles, they had to let him leave for Agen in February 2011.