Ivorian · Bouaké, Ivory Coast · Born 19 March 1981Fearless Ivorian defender who was a key figure in Arsenal's 'Invincibles' season and later won the Premier League with Manchester City.
Kolo Abib Touré was born in Bouaké, Ivory Coast on 19 March 1981. He joined Arsenal from ASEC Mimosas in 2002 and quickly established himself as a first-choice centre-back. Athletic, brave and aggressive, he was a vital part of the 'Invincibles' squad. He made 326 appearances for Arsenal before joining Manchester City in 2009, where he won the Premier League in 2012 and the FA Cup. He later moved to Liverpool and then Celtic, winning the Scottish Premiership. He earned over 120 caps for Ivory Coast and won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015. After retiring, he moved into coaching.
Being part of Arsenal's unbeaten Invincibles season
He is one of only a handful of players to have won league titles in three different countries — England, Scotland and Ivory Coast.
Did You Know?How They Played
Calm, composed centre-back with good pace and reading of the game
Lasting Impact
Respected defender who captained Ivory Coast and was a key figure in Arsenal's golden era
Career Honours
- Premier League 2x
- FA Cup 2x
- Invincibles 2004
- AFCON 2015
- Scottish Premiership 2017
- Premier League 2004
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASEC Mimosas | 1999–2002 | — | 75 | 3 | #28 |
| Arsenal | 2002–2009 | £150,000 | 326 | 14 | #8 |
| Manchester City | 2009–2013 | £14,000,000 | 50 | 4 | #8 |
| Liverpool | 2013–2016 | Free | 71 | 1 | — |
| Celtic | 2016–2018 | Free | 18 | 0 | — |
 Ivory Coast | — | — | 120 | 4 | — |
Ivorian Athletes