Yaya Touré is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder, he was formed at JMG original Soccer Academy in Abdijan Ivory Coast. Gnégnéri Yaya Touré played for his country national team and was 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. And his first professional contract was with Beveren in Belgium. Click here for more news from Yaya Touré and other players formed at a JMG Soccer Academy . All stats are courtesy of FlashScore
Yaya Touré Individual Honors :
- Ivory Coast Player of the Year: 2009
- African Footballer of the Year: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- CAF Team of the Year: 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
- ESM Team of the Year: 2013–14
- PFA Team of the Year: 2011–12 Premier League, 2013–14 Premier League
- BBC African Footballer of the Year: 2013, 2015
- FIFA FIFPro World XI 2nd team: 2013, 2014, 2015
- Manchester City Player of the Year: 2013–14
- Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament: 2015
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