Franck Kessié vs Kolo Touré
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.
Kolo Touré
Côte d’Ivoire · 2000–2015 · CB
- Rank in Côte d’Ivoire
- #3 of 33
- Caps · Ivory Coast
- 120 · 7 goals
- Clubs
- Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool
His 2002 Arsenal trial is remembered for a two-footed tackle on Arsène Wenger, who signed him anyway and later called it enthusiasm. Career record: 120 caps and 7 goals for Ivory Coast; club career at Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool.
The careers, side by side
Franck Kessié is editorial rank 7 and Kolo Touré rank 3 in Côte d’Ivoire's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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