Franck Kessié Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft |
Weight | 82 kg |
Date of Birth | December 19, 1996 |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Eye Color | Black |
Franck Kessié has established himself as one of the best young midfielders in Serie A. He has skillfully used his superior physical attributes such as stamina and strength to add bite to the midfield. His powerful surges from the deep and through the center of the field give an extra dimension to the attacking play of his teams. Franck Kessié has been so good that he has been linked with moves to European giants such as Manchester United and Chelsea.
Born Name
Franck Yannick Kessié
Nick Name
The New Yaya Toure
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Ouragahio, Ivory Coast
Nationality
Education
Franck Kessié honed his soccer skills at Stella Club d’Adjamé.
Occupation
Professional Soccer Player
Family
- Father – His father was a professional soccer player who later joined the Ivory Coast army.
Manager
Franck Kessié is represented by George Atangana.
Position
Midfielder
Shirt Number
30 – AC Cesena
98, 19 – Atalanta BC
79 – AC Milan
8, 7, 11, 14 – Ivory Coast National Team
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
82 kg or 181 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Black
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Imposing physical presence
Brand Endorsements
Franck Kessié has signed an endorsement contract with Nike. As per the clauses of the deal, he is required to wear Nike footwear for his professional matches.
He has also inked a sponsorship deal with SoBe Sport.
Religion
Islam
Best Known For
Being one of the most promising young central midfielders in the Serie A. He has established himself as a vital cog in the AC Milan team. In his debut season with the club, he only missed one game in the league campaign.
First Soccer Match
In September 2015, Franck Kessié made his professional debut with Cesena in a Serie B match against Perugia. He was sent in as Antonino Ragusa’s replacement.
In August 2016, he made his first appearance for Atalanta in the Coppa Italia home match against Cremonese. He scored the final goal in his side’s 3-0 win.
In July 2017, Franck made his debut for AC Milan in the first leg of Europa League qualification match against Romanian club, CS U Craiova.
In September 2014, he made his international debut for Ivory Coast national team in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Sierra Leone. His team won the home match by 2-1.
Strengths
- Strength
- Stamina
- Work rate
- Passing
- Energy
- Positioning
Weaknesses
- Concentration
- Tackling
- Shooting accuracy
Franck Kessié Favorite Things
- Dream Club – Manchester United
- Inspiration – Michael Essien
Source – ESPN, AC Milan
Franck Kessié Facts
Featured Image by Franck Kessié / Instagram
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