Yaya Touré

Soccer Player

Yaya Touré was born in Bouaké, Vallée du Bandama Region, Ivory Coast on May 13th, 1983 and is the Soccer Player. At the age of 40, Yaya Touré biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Other Names / Nick Names
Gnégnéri Yaya Touré, Yaya
Date of Birth
May 13, 1983
Nationality
Ivory Coast
Place of Birth
Bouaké, Vallée du Bandama Region, Ivory Coast
Age
40 years old
Zodiac Sign
Taurus
Networth
$70 Million
Salary
$19 Million
Profession
Association Football Player
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Yaya Touré Height, Weight, Eye Color and Hair Color

At 40 years old, Yaya Touré has this physical status:

Height
188cm
Weight
89kg
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Build
Athletic
Measurements
Not Available
Yaya Touré Religion, Education, and Hobbies
Religion
Yaya is a devoted Muslim.
Hobbies
Not Available
Education
ASEC Mimosas Youth Academy
Yaya Touré Spouse(s), Children, Affair, Parents, and Family
Spouse(s)
Not Available
Children
Not Available
Dating / Affair
Sandra Ntonya, Gineba Toure (2003-Present)
Parents
Mory Toure
Siblings
Kolo Toure (Older Brother) (Professional Footballer), Ibrahim Toure (Younger Brother) (Professional Footballer) (Died at the age of 28 after battling with cancer), Aicha Toure (Sister)
Yaya Touré Life

Gnégnéri Yaya Touré (born 13 May 1983) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for China League One club Qingdao Huanghai. Touré aspired to be a striker during his youth and has played centre back, including for Barcelona in the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final.

However, he has spent the majority of his career as a box-to-box midfielder for club and country, where he has been regarded as one of the world's best players in his position.

One of the greatest African players of all time, Touré was voted African Footballer of the Year for 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.Touré began his playing career at Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas, where he made his debut at age 18.

His performances attracted attention from Europe.

He had stints with Beveren, Metalurh Donetsk, Olympiacos and Monaco before moving to Barcelona in 2007.

He played over 100 matches for the club and was part of the historic 2009 Barcelona side that won six trophies in a calendar year.

In 2010, Touré moved to Premier League club Manchester City, where he scored a number of key goals, most notably the only goals in the 2011 FA Cup semi-final and final.

He also helped City earn their first league title in 44 years. Touré earned 100 caps for the Ivory Coast from 2004 to 2015, representing the nation at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup tournaments.

He also represented them in six Africa Cup of Nations in 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2015, helping them finish runner-up in 2006 and 2012, while captaining them to victory in 2015.

He is the younger brother of fellow footballer Kolo Touré, who was his teammate at Manchester City and on the national team.

Personal life

Touré is the younger brother of Kolo Touré, who was his teammate at Beveren, Manchester City and the Ivorian national team. Their younger brother Ibrahim Touré was also a footballer, who died on 19 June 2014 at the age of 28 after a short battle with cancer. Touré is Muslim.

In October 2013, Touré joined a campaign against elephant poaching, becoming a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme.

On 13 December 2016, Touré pleaded guilty to drunk driving. He was arrested by police on 28 November after being pulled over and found to be more than twice over the legal driving limit. Touré said he had not "intentionally consumed alcohol", explaining to the court he had consumed diet cola from a jug at a party without realising there was brandy in it. He conceded that his drink tasted "odd" and that he felt tired after consuming it, but did not suspect he was drunk. Judge Gary Lucy said it was "inconceivable" that he was unaware that he was drinking alcohol. Touré was banned from driving for 18 months, and was fined £54,000 – at the time the largest fine for drunk driving in British legal history.

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Yaya Touré Career

Club career

Touré was born in Bouaké. Patrick van Reijendam, his long-time mentor, joined the ASEC Mimosas youth academy in 1996 on the recommendation of his long-time mentor Patrick van Reijendam. Jean-Marc Guillou, a well-known figure in ASEC, was a key figure in the academy. Guillou invested heavily in Beveren, Belgium, in the hopes of showcasing Ivorian players in the European league. Touré made the trip to Beveren in 2001, one of many ASEC players to do so in this period. He was one of 14 Ivorians in the Beveren squad by 2003.

Touré had a trial with Arsenal in the summer of 2003. On July 19, he played as a second striker and then pushed up front in the second half in a pre-season friendly against Barnet. Arsène Wenger recognized his talent but said he could not decide on his best role and compared his results against Barnet as "completely average." "B]lotted his copy book," Arsenal's obvious best game of the season appeared on the BBC Sport website, despite the match being decided 0–0," the match ended, according to the BBC Sport website. Wenger was eager to sign the then 20-year-old, but Touré had a difficult time obtaining a work permit. Touré eventually became impatient and joined Ukrainian side Metalurh Donetsk in December 2003, where he spent one-and-a-half years.

In 2005, Touré joined Olympiacos. By his older brother, he was dubbed "the new Patrick Vieira" in his description. Touré was one of Olympiacos' key players, and the Olympiacos were able to win the double that season. His performances in Greece were impressive and attracted the attention of several clubs.

Yaya Touré was signed by French Ligue 1 side Monaco in August 2006 after representing Ivory Coast at the 2006 World Cup. However, he had a difficult relationship with former boss László Bölöni, with Touré claiming that Bölöni refused to play him in his preferred midfield position. Bölöni was fired shortly after Monaco languishing in the second position in the league table, with Monaco languishing in second place.

Laurent Banide came out of nowhere in the second half of the season, scoring five times to help the team get out of relegation pains. He had established himself as a key midfielder and with a keen eye on Europe, he opted to join Barcelona in the summer of 2007.

Touré made his official debut for the club on August 26th, 2007, against Racing de Santander.

Touré scored his first goal for Barcelona in the 5–0 win in the 2007 Joan Gamper Trophy match against Inter Milan. In a La Liga match against Athletic Bilbao on September 2, 2007, he scored his first official goal for Barcelona. Barça's first UEFA Champions League match against Schalke 04 in the 2007-08 quarter-finals, winning a 2–0 aggregate victory and a spot in the semi-final.

Pep Guardiola, Barcelona's new manager, preferred Sergio Busquets in the defensive role of the Barcelona's midfield trio in the early stages of the 2008–09 season. Despite having only been to Barcelona twice before, Touré was centre-back due to injuries and suspensions of first-choice defenders. Touré would be able to leave the team in the summer, according to Barcelona's late June 2010.

Touré agreed to a five-year contract with Premier League team Manchester City for £24 million on July 2nd. Since Patrick Vieira had already been given number 42, he was issued squad number 42, the opposite of the number 24 shirt he wore at Barcelona. Touré and his elder brother Kolo, who joined Arsenal in July 2009, were matched up during the transfer.

Touré made his City debut against Club América on July 28th, winning 4–1 on penalties after a 1–1 draw with the Mexican side. He was named man of the match on his home debut in a friendly against Valencia on August 7th.

Touré made his Premier League debut on August 14, 2010 at White Hart Lane, defeating Tottenham Hotspur. Touré was praised in the 3–0 loss at Eastlands on Monday, becoming part of a three-man midfield with Gareth Barry and Nigel de Jong. Touré scored his first City goal against Wigan Athletic on September 19th. Carlos Tevez, who also scored in that match, assisted Touré in scoring in the 70th minute. Touré had been seen to take up a more offensive role under Roberto Mancini and gloried in the role. He scored a brilliant left-footed drive against West Ham United in December and then scored a second, which was later credited as an own goal, as the ball recovered off the field onto goalkeeper Robert Green's back and bounced in.

Touré scored his third goal against Wolverham Wanderers in a thrilling counter-attack play, with Touré running 90 yards to latch on the ball and shoot it past the goalkeeper, with Manchester City winning 4–3. In a UEFA Europa League match against Aris, Touré scored his fifth goal for the city on February 25. Manchester City's goal was a deflected kick, resulting in a score of 3–0. In a Man of the Match victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-finals on Thursday, Touré scored the only goal of the game of the game. Touré continued his Wembley victory by scoring the sole goal in his team's 1–0 win over Stoke City in the 2011 FA Cup Final, bringing an end to Manchester City's 35-year quest for a major trophy and inserting himself into Manchester City folklore.

Manchester City led the table for the bulk of the season, with Touré playing a key role in midfield. Touré's 3–0 home victory over Stoke City in December 2011 set new Premier League records for most passes attempted (168) and most completed (157) in a single match. He was named African Footballer of the Year for 2011 for his efforts and performances, an incredible achievement for a midfielder, considering that the previous 12 awards were given to African forwards.

Touré scored City's second goal of the match, a 33rd-minute header from a David Silva corner on January 3, 2012. He was later fouled for the foul call that ended the game 3–0 to City. Touré announced on January 5th that he would leave the Ivorian national team for the Africa Cup of Nations, meaning he would miss City's FA Cup third round match against fierce rivals Manchester United.

After being attacked by racist crowds during a UEFA Europa League match against Porto in February 2012 (his first match back with City after the African Nations Cup), Touré spoke of his passion for playing football in England: "That's why we love the Premier League, it never happens there."

Manchester City lost ground to Manchester United in the Premier League title race as the 2011–12 came to an end. Following the loss of Arsenal on April 8, 2012, an eight-point gap had existed between City and leaders United, with most sour, with some predicting that City will win the league with six matches remaining. However, City defeated West Bromwich Albion 4–0, Norwich City 6–1, and Wolverhampton Wanderers 2–0, putting the gap at the top at only three points with only three matches remaining. City will finish first on goal difference if they beat Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium. The match was regarded as one of the Premier League's most important matches in 20 years. Manchester City won the match thanks to a goal by Vincent Kompany right before halftime. Touré's success throughout the match earned many accolades in the media, with his performance dubbed "dominant" and "magnificent" in terms.

Touré scored a brace in City's 2–0 victory over Newcastle United on May 6, taking three points over Manchester United and just one game left to play in the Premier League season. Touré completed the first half before being forced to return from injury as City defeated Queens Park Rangers 3–2 on the final day of the season, assisting Pablo Zabaleta's opening goal in the 39th minute to win the Sky Blues' first league championship in 44 years.

Touré started the 2012–13 season with a victory over Chelsea in Aston Villa's stadium Villa Park. In two games against Liverpool at Anfield and at home against Queens Park Rangers, this goal was followed by scoring first for City. Touré produced a superb individual effort in City's first UEFA Champions League match of the season, away from Real Madrid, Edin Deko's goal, and constantly worrying the hosts. Despite his best attempts, City lost 3–2 to a late Cristiano Ronaldo goal. He also scored in the Manchester derby, making it 2–1 to Manchester United, but City lost 3–2. At a ceremony in Accra, Ghana, Touré was named the 2012 African Player of the Year award on December 20, 2012. It is his second time he has been voted on the award. Touré scored the first goal as City defeated Chelsea 2–0 in the Premier League on February 24, 2013 after recovering from the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Touré renewed his deal with City on April 4, 2013, keeping him at the club until 2017. As City defeated Chelsea again on Monday in the FA Cup semi-finals, he was named Man of the Match.

City defeated Newcastle United 4–0 in their first Premier League match of the 2013-14 season with a free-kick. He scored in a similar manner as in City's second home game of the season, against Hull City. In the UEFA Champions League group match against Viktoria Plze on September 17, 2013, his form continued with a goal from distance. He scored his second goal in a 4–1 derby victory over Manchester United on September 22nd and was named Man of the Match. In the third round of the League Cup, he continued his scoring streak by scoring direct from a free kick against Wigan Athletic. He scored again from a direct free kick on November 2nd, this time in a 7–0 victory over Norwich City. The goal was his fifth in the league and seventh overall. Manuel Pellegrini, then-City's manager, said at the time that Touré stayed late after training to develop his free-kick skills.

Touré was promoted to vice-vice-captain under Pellegrini. In the absence of Vincent Kompany, he captained the team in the first half of the 2013–14 season. Touré was abused by CSKA Moscow supporters at the Arena Khimki in the Champions League group stage on October 23, 2013. Touré was named the 2013 BBC African Footballer of the Year on December 2nd.

In a 3–2 victory over West Bromwich Albion on December 4, 2013, Touré scored twice for Manchester City. This brought his total number of league goals to seven, his highest in a single Premier League season. Touré scored the equalizing goal for Manchester City in the 2014 League Cup final against Sunderland on March 2, 2014. Manchester City won by 3–1 after the match ended. In a 5–0 victory over Fulham at Etihad Stadium on March 22, 2014, he scored his first hat-trick in his career. Touré scored the third goal for Manchester City in the Manchester Derby at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014, boosting City to a 3–0 victory over their local rivals. After just 19 minutes of a 3–2 loss to Liverpool, Touré sustained a groin injury and was forced to leave after just 19 minutes.

Touré was selected as one of the six players shortlisted for the PFA Players' Player of the Year award on April 18th. He was selected in the PFA Team of the Year on April 27th.

Touré scored his 20th Premier League goal of the season on May 7th in a 4–0 victory over Aston Villa, becoming only the second midfielder to score 20 goals in a Premier League season since Frank Lampard. His performances helped City win their second Premier League title in three years. Touré obtained more passes in total during the 2013–14 Premier League season, with 1,169 passing rates in total; he also made an average of 76.41 passes per game; and average passing accuracy of 90.7 percent throughout the season.

Touré scored City's equalizer in the eighth minute of his compatriot Seydou Doumbia's UEFA Champions League group match against CSKA Moscow on November 5th, 2014, after his compatriot Seydou Doumbia had taken CSKA Moscow down by less than two minutes. When Touré was suspended for shoving Roman Eremenko, the city was already 1–2 down and had Fernandinho sent off. City fell into last place in their group as a result.

Touré opened the Premier League match against Liverpool and his brother Kolo came on as an 83rd-minute replacement, marking the first time the two brothers met in a competitive match.

Manchester City defeated West Bromwich Albion 3–0 at The Hawthorns in their first fixture of the 2015–16 Premier League season on August 10, 2015. Despite being in the second leg of the Champions League play-off against Steaua București, Guardiola decided not to exclude Touré from City's Champions League squad. Dimitri Seluk, Touré's rep, later revealed that Guardiola had humiliated Touré by refusing to bring him into the first team. Guardiola said Touré will not be included in the team until he receives an apology. Touré made a dramatic return to the first team on Friday, scoring two goals against Crystal Palace in which he earned City a 2–1 away victory just weeks after a public apology to Guardiola on behalf of his agent.

Touré will leave Manchester City at the end of the 2017-18 season, according to a tweet on May 4th. In the 3–1 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion, his last appearance came in 3–1.

On September 2, 2018, Toure re-signed for the Olympiacos of Super League Greece. His Olympiacos deal was terminated in December 2018 by mutual agreement.

On May 10, 2019, Touré had resigned from active football and planned to begin as a mentor. He later denied the allegations, confirming that he was preparing himself for coaching badges but was "still in contention to play for a few more years."

Touré joined China's Qingdai on July 3, 2019. He left the team on January 1st, 2020.

Touré completed training sessions with Leyton Orient, an EFL League Two side, but did not sign a contract until July 2020.

International career

Touré has been a faithful member of the Ivory Coast national team since his debut in 2004. After the exclusion of Didier Drogba, he was dubbed captain of the team in 2014. In a 0–0 draw with Cameroon in November 2014, he earned his 100th international cap.

In 2006, Touré appeared in all three of the team's matches at its first-ever World Cup. In the 2010 tournament, he appeared in all of the Ivory Coast's games, scoring the first goal in a 3–0 victory over North Korea. Touré made his third World Cup appearance during the 2014 season, captained the team in their first game – a 2–1 victory over Japan in which he was named Man of the match by FIFA.

In 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2015, Touré has represented the Ivory Coast in six Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, including runners-up in the 2006 and 2012 editions as runners-up and champions in 2015. In 2008, 2012, and 2015, Touré was selected to be part of the CAF's team of the tournament. Touré scored the first goal in the Ivory Coast's 3–1 semi-final victory over DR Congo on February 4, 2015, qualifying the Éléphants for their third Africa Cup of Nations Final in nine years. Touré defeated Ghana on Sunday in Equatorial Guinea on 8 February, giving the Ivory Coast its first AFCON victory since 1992.

Touré resigned from international football on September 20, 2016. In March 2018, he returned to the national team's setup.

Coaching career

Touré became the assistant manager of Ukrainian Premier League club Olimpik Donetsk on February 10, 2021. After four months with the club, he departed the role.

Touré was named as an assistant coach by Russian Premier League club Akhmat Grozny until June 2022. Touré had left the club on December 13, 2021.

Touré was appointed as an Under-16 coach at Tottenham Hotspur's academy after a spell of teaching part-time.

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