Yaya Touré , born the May 13rd 1983, is a Football international or of the Ivory Coast which evolves/moves at the station of relay runner medium.

Biography

Brother of Kolo Touré, Yaya Touré begins his professional path at 17 years in 2000, in the club of the Ivory Coast of ASEC Abidjan. As of its first season, it is located by the Belgian club of Beveren. It will remain in Belgium until 2003 before joining the Ukrainian championship with Metalurg Donetsk. In 2005, it leaves for Greece and Olympiakos. It will be made locate by the large European stables during the league of the champions. Against any waiting, it is the ACE Monaco which obtains the signature of the player in 2006.

While arriving at Monaco, László Bölöni does not count on him, which makes him look at 10 matches since the bench of key. But following the arrival of Laurent Banide at the post of trainer, it takes part fully in the revival of the ASM. Its speed and its physical power make of him a frightening asset for Monaco. In Monaco, it evolves/moves at the station of offensive medium, and marks 5 goals for 5 decisive master keys.

During the mercato of summer 2007, FC Barcelona recruits it for approximately 12 million euros.

Prize list

• Finaliste of the Coupe of Africa of the Nations in 2006 with the

• Champion of Greece in 2006 with Olympiakos Pirée
• Vainqueur of the Coupe of Greece in 2006 with Olympiakos Pirée
• International has with the team of Ivory Coast

External bonds

• the biography of Touré Yaya

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