8 Franck Kessié
Franck Kessié, 1996-12-19, Midfielder for Côte d'Ivoire, plays for Al-Ahli. 65 international caps, 7 goals. Part of Côte d'Ivoire's 2026 World Cup Group E squad.
Biography
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.
Career Timeline
In 2022, he joined Barcelona, clinching titles in La Liga and Supercopa de España, before his transfer to Al-Ahli in 2023.
An Ivorian international since 2014, Kessié was part of the squad that won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil.
After advancing through Atalanta, Kessié joined AC Milan in 2017 on loan, securing a permanent move two years later and playing a pivotal role in their Serie A success in the 2021–22 season.