Manchester City's midfield engine — four-time African Player of the Year and a key figure in City's first Premier League titles in over four decades.
Yaya Touré was one of the most physically dominant and technically gifted midfielders of his generation. His combination of power, pace and technical quality allowed him to play both defensively and attack with equal effectiveness. He scored 20 Premier League goals in 2013-14 — a remarkable tally for a central midfielder. He was African Player of the Year for four consecutive years.
He scored 20 Premier League goals as a central midfielder in 2013-14 — one of the most extraordinary seasons by a midfield player in the league's history.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- Premier League 3x
- Champions League 2009 (Barcelona)
- FA Cup 2011
- African Player of Year 4x
- 101 Ivory Coast caps