Kolo Touré

Kolo Touré, born on March nineteenth, nineteen eighty-one, is a distinguished Ivorian football manager and former player, currently serving as an assistant manager at Premier League club Manchester City. His journey in professional football began as a defender with ASEC Mimosas, where his talent quickly caught the attention of international clubs.

In two thousand two, Touré made a significant move to Arsenal, where he became a key player, making three hundred twenty-six appearances and contributing to the club's historic unbeaten season in the two thousand three to four campaign, famously known as the 'Invincibles'. After a successful stint at Arsenal, he joined Manchester City in two thousand nine, reuniting with his younger brother Yaya a year later. Together, they played a pivotal role in securing City's first league title in forty-four years.

Touré's career continued to flourish as he signed with Liverpool in two thousand thirteen, further solidifying his legacy in English football. Notably, he is among the select few players who have won the Premier League with two different clubs, having achieved this feat with both Arsenal and Manchester City. His accolades also include winning the Scottish Premiership and Scottish League Cup with Celtic, and he holds the record as the African player with the most Premier League appearances, totaling three hundred fifty-three.

On the international stage, Touré is the second-most capped player for the Ivory Coast, with one hundred twenty appearances from two thousand to two thousand fifteen. He represented his nation in three FIFA World Cup tournaments in two thousand six, two thousand ten, and two thousand fourteen, and participated in seven Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, helping the team secure a runner-up finish in two thousand six and two thousand twelve, while triumphing in two thousand fifteen.