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Abdoul Ouattara
Abdoul Guemissongui Ouattara, Ivorian footballer born 2005 in Zoukpangbeu; Strasbourg academy right-back/midfielder who joined Ipswich Town in August 2026 for about €20m and debuted in the Premier League that month. Distinct from Abdoul Kader Ouattara of Cercle Brugge.
Abedi Pele
Abedi Pele (Abedi Ayew), Ghanaian attacking midfielder born 1962; won AFCON 1982, the 1993 Champions League with Marseille, three French titles, and three consecutive African Ballons d'Or (1991–1993).
Albert Adomah
Albert Danquah Adomah, born 1987 in Lambeth, London, is a Ghanaian right winger playing for Walsall. Championship's all-time appearance record holder (525), 19 Ghana caps, 2014 World Cup squad member.
Amad Diallo
Amad Diallo (born 2002, Abidjan), known as Amad, is an Ivorian winger and right wing-back for Manchester United and Ivory Coast; signed from Atalanta in 2021, famed for FA Cup and derby winners and a 2025 hat-trick.
Amadou Koné (footballer, born 2005)
Amadou Koné (born 2005, Bamako) is an Ivorian defensive midfielder for NEOM SC in the Saudi Pro League and Ivory Coast, formerly of Stade de Reims; Ligue 1 debut 2023, Coupe de France finalist 2025, senior cap 2026.
André Ayew
André Ayew, also known as André Morgan Rami Ayew, is a Ghanaian footballer, son of Abédi Pelé, who starred for Marseille and Swansea City and holds Ghana's appearance record.
Antoine Semenyo
Antoine Semenyo, born London 2000, Ghanaian winger and forward; Bournemouth star under Iraola, signed by Manchester City January 2026 for an initial £62.5m, No 42, first Ghanaian in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year.
Arouna Koné
Arouna Koné, Ivorian striker born 1983 in Anyama; played for PSV, Sevilla, Levante, Wigan, Everton, Sivasspor; won Eredivisie twice and 2013 FA Cup; Ivory Coast at 2006 World Cup.
Asamoah Gyan
Asamoah Gyan, nicknamed Baby Jet, Ghanaian striker (born 1985, Accra), Ghana's all-time top scorer with 51 goals in 109 caps and Africa's leading World Cup scorer with six goals; retired 2023.
Aziz Issah
Aziz Issah (Abdul Aziz Issah, born 2005, Accra) is a Ghanaian left-footed right winger for Barça Atlètic and Ghana. Dreams FC FA Cup winner, two Barcelona loans then a permanent 2028 deal, Ghana senior debut at the 2025 Unity Cup.
Baba Rahman
Baba Rahman (Abdul Rahman Baba, born 1994) is a Ghanaian left-back at PAOK and the Ghana national team; signed by Chelsea from Augsburg for £17.7m in 2015, his career was derailed by a 2017 AFCON knee injury before a permanent 2023 move to Greece.
Bazoumana Touré
Bazoumana Touré, Ivorian left winger born 2006 in Bouaké; ASEC Mimosas, Hammarby IF, TSG Hoffenheim, then Newcastle United from July 2026; Côte d'Ivoire international, 2026 World Cup squad member.
Benjamin Asare
Benjamin Asare (born 1992) is a Ghanaian goalkeeper for Accra Hearts of Oak and the Black Stars; former trotro mate, 2025 SWAG honoree, and first GPL goalkeeper to play for Ghana at a World Cup (2026).
Caleb Ekuban
Caleb Ansah Ekuban, born 1994 in Villafranca di Verona, is an Italian-Ghanaian centre-forward for Hellas Verona and Ghana; formerly Partizani Tirana, Leeds United, Trabzonspor (Turkish Cup and Super Cup winner), and Genoa.
Caleb Yirenkyi
Caleb Yirenkyi (born 2006, Bechem, Ghana) is a Ghanaian central midfielder for Coventry City and Ghana. Right to Dream academy product, ex-FC Nordsjælland, club-record ~£26m August 2026 signing, scored on his 2026 World Cup debut against Panama.
Cheick Tioté
Cheick Tioté (1986-2017), Ivorian defensive midfielder; 150+ Newcastle United appearances, 52 Ivory Coast caps, 2015 Africa Cup of Nations winner; died aged 30 collapsing in training with Beijing Enterprises in China.
Christ Inao Oulaï
Christ Inao Oulaï (b. 6 Apr 2006, Yopougon) is an Ivorian central midfielder from the JMG Academy who played for Bastia and Trabzonspor before joining Fiorentina in July 2026; a 2026 World Cup player for Côte d'Ivoire.
Christian Atsu
Christian Atsu Twasam (1992-2023), Ghanaian winger for Porto, Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Hatayspor; 65 caps for Ghana, 2015 AFCON Player of the Tournament; died in the February 2023 Turkey earthquake.
Daniel Amartey
Daniel Amartey, born 1994 in Accra, Ghanaian defender-midfielder; FC Copenhagen, Leicester City (Premier League 2016, FA Cup 2021), Beşiktaş; 54 Ghana caps, 2022 World Cup; not the AFL player Joel Amartey.
David Datro Fofana
David Datro Fofana, Ivorian attacker born 2002 in Ouragahio; Molde product, Chelsea signing of January 2023 with loans to Burnley, Union Berlin, Goztepe, Karagumruk, Strasbourg; Servette from August 2026.
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba (born 1978, Abidjan), Ivorian centre-forward; Chelsea legend with 164 goals, four Premier League titles, 2012 Champions League; Ivory Coast record scorer with 65 goals; retired 2018.
Didier Zokora
Didier Zokora (Alain Didier Zokora-Déguy, born 1980, Abidjan), nicknamed "Le Maestro", is an Ivorian retired defensive midfielder and Ivory Coast's most capped player (123 caps, 1 goal). Clubs: Genk, Saint-Étienne, Tottenham, Sevilla, Trabzonspor; three World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014).
Djé D'Avilla
Djé D'Avilla (Tah Ange Innocent D'Avilla Djé), Ivorian defensive midfielder born 2003 in Attécoubé; plays for Chicago Fire FC in MLS since April 2025, signed from União de Leiria for about €4 million, wears number 42.
Eddy Doué
Eddy Gueladan Doué (born 2005, Bangolo, Côte d'Ivoire) is an Ivorian defensive midfielder for Estrela da Amadora, a former PSG U21 player and cousin of Désiré Doué, called up by Ivory Coast in 2026.
Emmanuel Eboué
Emmanuel Eboué (born 1983, Abidjan) is an Ivorian former right back; ASEC Mimosas, Beveren, Arsenal (2005-11, 214 apps, 2006 Champions League final), Galatasaray, and Sunderland, 79 Ivory Coast caps, two World Cups.
Emmanuel Frimpong
Emmanuel Yaw Frimpong (born 1992) is a Ghanaian former defensive midfielder, an Arsenal academy graduate with 16 first-team appearances, later at Wolves, Fulham, Barnsley, Ufa, and Ermis Aradippou; one Ghana cap; retired 2019 after knee injuries.
Eric Bailly
Eric Bertrand Bailly is an Ivorian central defender born in 1994 in Bingerville, best known for six seasons at Manchester United and now playing for Real Oviedo.
Franck Kessié
Franck Kessié, Ivorian midfielder born 1996, Ivory Coast captain and AFCON 2024 winner. Played for Atalanta, AC Milan (Serie A 2021/22), Barcelona, Al-Ahli; rejoined Atalanta in August 2026.
Gervinho
Gervinho (Gervais Yao Kouassi, born 1987) is an Ivorian winger who won the 2011 Ligue 1 double with Lille, played for Arsenal and Roma, won the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, and finished at Aris Thessaloniki in 2023.
Jean Michaël Seri
Jean Michaël Seri (born 1991) is an Ivorian central midfielder for Maribor and Ivory Coast; ex-Nice, Fulham (£25m, 2018), Galatasaray loan, Hull City; AFCON 2023 winner.