Franck Kessié vs Yaya 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.
Yaya Touré
Côte d’Ivoire · 2004–2015 · CM
- Rank in Côte d’Ivoire
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Ivory Coast
- 102 · 19 goals
- Clubs
- K.S.K. Beveren, FC Barcelona, Manchester City
Career record: 102 caps and 19 goals for Ivory Coast; club career at K.S.K. Beveren, FC Barcelona, Manchester City.
The careers, side by side
Franck Kessié is editorial rank 7 and Yaya Touré rank 2 in Côte d’Ivoire's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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