Côte d'Ivoire
Faé Emerse
CIEmerse Faé (born 24 January 1984) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and is currently the manager of the Ivory Coast national team. Born in France, he played for France national teams at youth level and for the Ivory Coast at senior international level. He is the first manager in history to win a tournament, while being appointed during the tournament.
- 2024 AFCON Champion (as interim then permanent coach)
- Led Cote d'Ivoire to 2026 World Cup qualification
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23 2024 AFCON champion goalkeeper and Côte d'Ivoire's number one. Currently plying his trade at Lens, a commanding presence between the posts, Badra Ali Sangaré is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Côte d'Ivoire. Has earned 5 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
GK Angers goalkeeper and Côte d'Ivoire's backup keeper. Currently plying his trade at Angers, a commanding presence between the posts, Yahia Fofana is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Côte d'Ivoire. Has earned 5 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
DF Experienced centre-back and a veteran of Côte d'Ivoire's defence. Currently plying his trade at Nottingham Forest, a dependable defender, Willy Boly combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Côte d'Ivoire's backline. Has earned 25 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Born in 1991, the 35-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
DF Atalanta centre-back and an emerging leader in Côte d'Ivoire's defence. Currently plying his trade at Atalanta, a dependable defender, Odilon Kossounou combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Côte d'Ivoire's backline. Has earned 25 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
DF Roma centre-back and a key figure in Côte d'Ivoire's defence. Currently plying his trade at Roma, a dependable defender, Evan Ndicka combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Côte d'Ivoire's backline. Has earned 20 international caps. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
DF Reims left-back and an Ivorian international. Currently plying his trade at Reims, a dependable defender, Ghislain Konan combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Côte d'Ivoire's backline. Has earned 20 international caps. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
Former Tottenham and PSG right-back and a regular for Côte d'Ivoire. Currently plying his trade at Galatasaray, a dependable defender, Serge Aurier combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Côte d'Ivoire's backline. Has earned 80 international caps, scoring 2 goals, building significant international experience. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
Lyon centre-back and a young Ivorian defender. Currently plying his trade at Lyon, a dependable defender, Sinaly Diomandé combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Côte d'Ivoire's backline. Has earned 10 international caps. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
MF Nottingham Forest midfielder and Côte d'Ivoire's midfield anchor. Currently plying his trade at Nottingham Forest, an industrious midfielder, Ibrahim Sangaré excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Côte d'Ivoire. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
MF Côte d'Ivoire's midfield engine, formerly of AC Milan. Currently plying his trade at Al-Ahli, an industrious midfielder, Franck Kessié excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Côte d'Ivoire. Has earned 65 international caps, scoring 7 goals, building significant international experience. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
Al Hilal midfielder and a key player in Côte d'Ivoire's 2024 AFCON triumph. Currently plying his trade at Al-Nassr, an industrious midfielder, Seko Fofana excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Côte d'Ivoire. Has earned 25 international caps, scoring 3 goals. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
MF Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder and an Ivorian international. Currently plying his trade at Dunkerque, an industrious midfielder, Jean-Philippe Gbamin excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Côte d'Ivoire. Has earned 20 international caps. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
An experienced midfielder in Côte d'Ivoire's squad. Currently plying his trade at Hull City, an industrious midfielder, Jean Michaël Seri excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Côte d'Ivoire. Has earned 35 international caps, scoring 2 goals. Born in 1991, the 34-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
Côte d'Ivoire's young midfielder. Currently plying his trade at Paris FC, an industrious midfielder, Romaric Yapi excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Côte d'Ivoire. Has earned 3 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
FW Former Crystal Palace star and a potent attacking force for Côte d'Ivoire. Currently plying his trade at Charlotte FC, a clinical forward, Wilfried Zaha possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Côte d'Ivoire's primary attacking threat. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 4 goals. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
2024 AFCON champion and a cancer survivor who returned to top-level football. Currently plying his trade at Borussia Dortmund, a clinical forward, Sébastien Haller possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Côte d'Ivoire's primary attacking threat. Has earned 30 international caps, scoring 10 goals, demonstrating consistent attacking output. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
FW Former Arsenal winger and a key attacker for Côte d'Ivoire. Currently plying his trade at Villarreal, a clinical forward, Nicolas Pépé possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Côte d'Ivoire's primary attacking threat. Has earned 50 international caps, scoring 9 goals. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
Lorient winger with explosive pace, a young international adding depth to Côte d'Ivoire's attack. Currently plying his trade at Lorient, a clinical forward, Ira Tapé possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Côte d'Ivoire's primary attacking threat. Has earned 5 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Born in 2003, the 22-year-old is already making waves at the international level, with an exciting career ahead. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
FW Brighton winger and 2024 AFCON Best Player. Currently plying his trade at Brighton, a clinical forward, Simon Adingra possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Côte d'Ivoire's primary attacking threat. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 4 goals. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
FW Fiorentina forward and an attacking option for Côte d'Ivoire. Currently plying his trade at Fiorentina, a clinical forward, Christian Kouamé possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Côte d'Ivoire's primary attacking threat. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 3 goals. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
FW Reims forward who scored a dramatic extra-time winner in the 2024 AFCON semi-final. Currently plying his trade at Reims, a clinical forward, Oumar Diakité possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Côte d'Ivoire's primary attacking threat. Has earned 5 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Born in 2003, the 22-year-old is already making waves at the international level, with an exciting career ahead. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
An experienced veteran forward for Côte d'Ivoire. Currently plying his trade at Sivasspor, a clinical forward, Max-Alain Gradel possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Côte d'Ivoire's primary attacking threat. Has earned 55 international caps, scoring 15 goals. Born in 1987, the 38-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
FW Red Bull Salzburg striker who scored in the 2024 AFCON and is one of Côte d'Ivoire's brightest young talents. Currently plying his trade at Red Bull Salzburg, a clinical forward, Karim Konaté possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Côte d'Ivoire's primary attacking threat. Has earned 10 international caps, scoring 3 goals. Born in 2004, the 22-year-old is already making waves at the international level, with an exciting career ahead. Set to compete with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.