Gnegneri Yaya Toure was born on 13 May 1983. He known as Yaya Toure. He is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Ivory Coast national team for whom he is the captain. Toure aspired to be a striker during his youth and has played centre back including for FC Barcelona in the 2009 UEFA Champions league Final.
Toure had stints with Beveren, Metalurh Donetsk Olympiacos and AS Monaco before moving to Barcelona in 2007. He played over 100 matches for the club and was part of the historic 2009 Barcelona side that won six trophies in a calendar year. Toure started the 2012–13 season with a goal in the FA Community Shield in the 3–2 win over Chelsea in Aston Villa’s stadium Villa Park. This goal was followed up by scoring first for City in two games, against Liverpool at Anfield and against Queens Park Rangers at home. Toure scored as Manchester City defeated West Bromwich Albion 3–0 at The Hawthorns in their opening fixture of the 2015–16 Premier League season.
Yaya Toure Height Weight Age Biceps Triceps Size Affairs Girl Friend Family Biography
Full Name
Gnegneri Yaya Toure
Nick Name
Yaya Toure
Date of Birth
13 May 1983
Current Age
32 Years
Birth Place
Bouake Ivory Coast
Nationality
Ivory
Position
Midfielder
Current Team
Manchester City
Jersey Number
42
Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Black
Height in Feet
6 Feet 2 in
Height in Meters
1.88m
Height in Centimeters
188cm
Weight in Kg
76Kg
Weight in pounds
135 lbs
Chest Size
36 in
Waist Size
34 in
Biceps Size
14 in
Shoe Size
9
Awards
African Footballer of the Year 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
ESM Team of the Year 2013–14
PFA Premier League Team of the Year 2011–12, 2013–14
BBC African Footballer of the Year 2013 2015
Manchester City Player of the Year 2013–14
Premierleague.com Users’ Team of the Season 2014–15
