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Jeffrey Schlupp
Jeffrey Schlupp, born 1992 in Hamburg, is a Ghanaian versatile footballer; Leicester academy graduate, 2015/16 Premier League winner, eight and a half years at Crystal Palace, later Celtic and Norwich.
Jérémie Boga
Jérémie Boga, born 1997 in Marseille, is an Ivorian winger: Chelsea academy product, Sassuolo and Atalanta in Serie A, OGC Nice from 2023, Juventus from 2026, and a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations winner with Ivory Coast.
Jocelin Ta Bi
Jocelin Ta Bi (Djiamgone Jocelin Ta Bi), born 2005 in Attécoubé, Côte d'Ivoire, is an Ivorian left-footed right winger developed in Israel (Beitar Tubruk, Maccabi Netanya, Hapoel Petah Tikva loan) who signed for Sunderland in January 2026; Ivory Coast U23 international.
Jonathan Kodjia
Jonathan Adjo Kodjia, Ivorian forward born 1989 in Saint-Denis, France; starred at Bristol City (20 goals) and Aston Villa (31 goals), earned 18 Ivory Coast caps with 11 goals, played at AFCON 2019, last club Versailles.
Jordan Ayew
Jordan Ayew (Jordan Pierre Ayew), born 1991 in Marseille, is a Ghanaian forward who captained Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, with 117 caps and 33 goals.
Joseph Opoku
Joseph Opoku (Joseph Amankwaah Opoku, born 2005) is a Ghanaian left winger at Swansea City, signed from Zulte Waregem in July 2026; one Ghana cap, distinct from Nicholas and Jerome Opoku.
Kojo Peprah Oppong
Kojo Peprah Oppong (born 2004, Accra) is a Ghanaian centre-back for Fenerbahçe and Ghana. Formerly IFK Norrköping and OGC Nice, Coupe de France finalist 2026, 2026 World Cup participant.
Kolo Touré
Kolo Touré, Ivorian defender and coach born 1981 in Bouaké; Arsenal Invincible, Manchester City and Liverpool player, 2015 Africa Cup of Nations winner, later Wigan manager and Manchester City assistant coach.
Kwadwo Asamoah
Kwadwo Asamoah (Kojo Kwadwo Asamoah), Ghanaian footballer born 1988 in Accra; Udinese, Juventus, Inter, Cagliari midfielder-wing-back; record 279 Serie A appearances for an African player, 13 Juventus trophies, retired 2022.
Lacina Traoré
Lacina Traoré (Lacina Emeghara Traoré), Ivorian striker born 1990 in Abidjan; 2.03 m centre-forward, tallest outfield player in Premier League history; clubs included CFR Cluj, Kuban, Anzhi, Monaco, Everton; 2015 AFCON winner.
Manu Duah
Manu Duah (Kojo Manu Duah, born 2005) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a center-back for San Diego FC, selected first overall in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft.
Max Gradel
Max-Alain Gradel, born 1987 in Abidjan, Ivorian left winger; Leicester, Leeds, Saint-Etienne, Bournemouth, Toulouse, Turkish clubs; 113 Ivory Coast caps, 18 goals; AFCON winner 2015 and 2023.
Maxwel Cornet
Maxwel Cornet (Gnaly Albert Maxwel Cornet), Ivorian forward born 1996 in Bregbo; ex-Metz, Lyon, Burnley; West Ham United player since 2022, Conference League winner 2023, Ivory Coast international.
Michael Essien
Michael Essien, Ghanaian midfielder born 1982 in Accra, 'The Bison': Lyon and Chelsea star, £24.4m 2005 transfer, 2012 Champions League winner, 59 Ghana caps, later coach at FC Nordsjælland.
Mohammed Kudus
Mohammed Kudus (born 2000, Nima, Accra) is a Ghanaian winger for Tottenham Hotspur and Ghana. Right to Dream academy product; played for Nordsjælland, Ajax, and West Ham; £55m 2025 transfer; 2022 World Cup scorer.
Nicolas Pépé
Nicolas Pépé (born 1995, Mantes-la-Jolie) is an Ivorian right winger for Villarreal and Ivory Coast; Lille star, Arsenal's £72m record signing, 2023 AFCON winner, 2026 World Cup player.
Oscar Naasei
Oscar Naasei (Oscar Naasei Oppong), Ghanaian defender born 2005 in Accra; Granada CF youth product, Segunda debut 2024, signed by Real Madrid Castilla in August 2026 for about €2 million.
Patrick Zabi
Patrick Zabi Eloge Gueu (born 2006, Yopougon) is an Ivorian midfielder who rose from Ivoire FC academy to Stade de Reims, then joined Paris FC in 2026 for a reported €25 million fee.
Richard Akonnor
Richard Akonnor (ريتشارد أوكونور), born 2004 in Accra, is a Ghanaian-Emirati left-back for Göztepe on loan from Al-Jazira; UAE international since 2025, decisive penalty taker at the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. Not the Ghana coach C.K. Akonnor.
Richard Kone
Richard Kone (Koné), Ivorian striker; 2019 Homeless World Cup entrant, Athletic Newham non-league graduate, Wycombe's 2024/25 League One Player of the Season (18 goals), signed by QPR in August 2025 for a reported €3.2 million.
Rockson Yeboah
Rockson Yeboah (born 2004, Berekum, Ghana) is a Ghanaian centre back for La Liga's Osasuna, signed in August 2026 from IFK Göteborg for €3 million on a five-year deal; known for 1.90 m height, 34.96 km/h speed, and aerial duels.
Salomon Kalou
Salomon Armand Magloire Kalou, Ivorian winger born 1985 in Oumé; Feyenoord, Chelsea (2006-2012, 60 goals, Champions League 2012), Lille, Hertha Berlin, Botafogo; 84 Ivory Coast caps, AFCON 2015 winner; retired 2024.
Samuel Wiafe
Samuel Wiafe (born 2008) is an Italian footballer, forward/midfielder for Genoa in Serie A after moving from Modena for a reported €3.0m in July 2026; Italy U17 and U19 youth international.
Sébastien Haller
Sébastien Haller (born 1994, Ris-Orangis) is an Ivorian striker, ex-France youth international, at Sanfrecce Hiroshima since 2026 after Utrecht, Frankfurt, West Ham (£45m record), Ajax, Dortmund, and Leganés; 2023 AFCON winner after cancer recovery.
Seko Fofana
Seko Fofana, full name Seko Mohamed Fofana, is an Ivorian central midfielder born in Paris in 1995 who won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Serge Aurier
Serge Aurier (Serge Alain Stéphane Aurier), born 1992 in Ouragahio, is an Ivorian right-back ex-Lens, PSG, Tottenham, Villarreal, Forest, Galatasaray, Persepolis; AFCON winner 2015 and 2023; now Lens U15 coach joining FC Montigny-en-Gohelle.
Seydou Doumbia
Seydou Doumbia (born 1987, Yamoussoukro) is an Ivorian striker who starred for Young Boys and CSKA Moscow, won AFCON 2015, and later played for Roma, Basel, Sporting, Girona, and Sion.
Siriki Dembélé
Siriki Dembélé (Ben Siriki Dembélé, born 1996) is an Ivorian-born Scottish left winger at Oxford United; formerly Grimsby Town, Peterborough United, Bournemouth, Auxerre, and Birmingham City.
Sulley Muntari
Sulley Muntari (Sulleyman Ali Muntari), Ghanaian left-footed midfielder born 1984 in Konongo; played for Udinese, Portsmouth, Inter, AC Milan, and others; won the 2010 Champions League with Inter and played three World Cups for Ghana.
Tariq Lamptey
Tariq Kwame Nii-Lante Lamptey (born 2000, Hillingdon) is a Ghanaian right-back/wing-back, ex-Chelsea academy player, 122 games for Brighton, 2022 Ghana debut and Qatar World Cup, later Fiorentina and QPR.