Franck Kessié vs Gervinho
Both Côte d’Ivoire. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Franck Kessié
Côte d’Ivoire · 2014– · CM
- Rank in Côte d’Ivoire
- #7 of 33
- Caps · Ivory Coast
- 105 (as of 4 October 2026) · 15 (as of 4 October 2026) goals
- Clubs
- AC Cesena, AC Milan, Al Ahli
With Nigeria ahead in the 2023 final in Abidjan, Kessié met Adingra's corner unmarked at the back post in the 62nd minute and headed the equaliser, and Sébastien Haller won it later. Career record: 105 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 15 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for Ivory Coast; club career at AC Cesena, AC Milan, Al Ahli.
Gervinho
Côte d’Ivoire · 2007–2021 · LM
- Rank in Côte d’Ivoire
- #4 of 33
- Caps · Ivory Coast
- 88 · 23 goals
- Clubs
- Lille OSC, AS Roma, Parma Calcio 1913
Four minutes into stoppage time against Algeria on 1 February 2015, he took Junior Tallo's pass and finished for 3-1, and three days later he scored again as Côte d'Ivoire beat DR Congo to reach the final. Career record: 88 caps and 23 goals for Ivory Coast; club career at Lille OSC, AS Roma, Parma Calcio 1913.
The careers, side by side
Franck Kessié is editorial rank 7 and Gervinho rank 4 in Côte d’Ivoire's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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