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Yaya Toure is one of the greatest midfield players football history has seen. The Ivorian superstar was known for his vision and his marauding runs. In this article, we explore his career, net worth and achievements.
Who is Yaya Toure?
Yaya comes from a big family with brothers and sisters and though his parents did not have much money they still worked very hard to take care of their children.
As a young lad, Yaya really loved football. While his parents loved his passion for the game, they also wanted him to work hard in school too.
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When Yaya was growing up, he joined the famous ASEC Mimosas football academy in Ivory Coast.
At the young age of 18, Yaya moved to Europe to chase his dream of playing football. He played for some teams in Belgium, Ukraine, and Greece, while he also played for top clubs like Barcelona and Manchester City.
Where was Yaya Toure born?
Yaya was born in Bouake, a big city in Ivory Coast. He was born on 13 May 1983, and he is 41 years old as of March 2025. Yaya grew up in Bouake among his family.
Are Yaya Toure and Kolo Toure brothers?
Yes they are. Kolo is the older brother and Yaya is the younger one.
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Both loved football from childhood and played together as kids. Since becoming professional they both have played at the highest level; having both represented Manchester City. They also played together as national team and won the African Cup of Nations together.
How tall is Yaya Toure? (Yaya Toure Height)
Yaya is tall and has a great build. He is 6 feet 2 inches and that is useful in the midfield. The former midfielder used his power to win tussles and score goals. Because he has such physical might, he often outweighs his opponents.
Did Yaya Toure play for Arsenal?
In 2003, Yaya had a trial at Arsenal, though he did not go on to sign for the club. His older brother Kolo who was already playing for the club at the time. Arsene Wenger wanted to see what Yyaa had to offer and he played him in a friendly against Barnet.
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Wenger saw Yaya was talented but he wasn’t quite ready for the Premier League. However, Arsenal still wanted Yaya, but there were difficulties obtaining a work permit to play in England and so chose to stay in Ukraine to continue his career and play for Metalurh Donetsk instead.
Yaya Toure club career
Yaya had his youth career in Ivory Coast, playing for ASEC Mimosas. In 2001, he moved to Belgium, where he had his first taste of European football with Beveren.
After spending two years in Belgium, Yaya joined Metalurh Donetsk in Ukraine, and he played well, attracting the attention of bigger clubs.
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In 2005 he moved to Olympiacos, in Greece, where he helped the club win the double.
His performance impressed Monaco, who signed him in 2006. However, he had a rocky start as head coach Laszlo Boloni did not fancy him. After Bolini was fired and Laurent Banide became their new manager, Yaya then got more playing time, showing enough to attract Barcelona's interest.
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Yaya signed with Barcelona in 2007 where he won many trophies including the UEFA Champions League in 2009. He played as a defensive midfielder, but he had limited playing time due to other options in his position.
After three successful years, Yaya went to Manchester City in 2010 and really became important. They gave him more freedom to attack. He sort of blossomed more into one of the top midfielders in the world there too.
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He helped City win the Premier League title three times and he also scored the winning goal at the 2011 FA Cup Final, giving the club their first major trophy for some years.
Yaya lasted at Manchester City until 2018, after which he left to play at Olympiacos again, before moving to China to play for Qingdao Huanghai and subsequently retiring from professional football.
Why did Yaya Toure leave Barcelona?
Yaya left Barcelona in 2010 because he was not playing regularly. Barcelona had many great midfielders, like Xavi, Andres Iniesta, and Sergio Busquets.
Pep Guardiola was the manager at the time and he preferred Busquets in Yaya’s position. Yaya wanted to play more, so he decided to leave. Manchester City offered him a big role in their team, and he joined them.
Why did Yaya Toure leave Manchester City?
Yaya left Manchester City in 2018 because his playing time was reduced.
Guardiola became City's manager, and just like at Barcelona, he preferred other midfielders. Yaya was an important player for many years before Guardiola’s arrival, but he played less in his final season. Yaya’s agent, Dimitri Seluk, stated that Guardiola humiliated Yaya by omitting him for the first team.
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Guardiola responded by saying the midfielder would not be included in the team until he receives an apology. They squashed the beef and Yaya featured again, but he announced that he was going to depart at the end of that season.
Yaya Toure International career
Yaya played for the Ivory Coast national team for many years. He made his debut in 2004 and quickly became an important player. He helped his country qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 2006, and also played in the 2010 and 2014 World Cups.
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Yaya was a key player in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ivory Coast reached the final in 2006 and 2012 but lost both times. In 2015, Yaya finally won the AFCON, and he was captain of the team as they defeated Ghana in the final.
He played 101 matches for Ivory Coast and scored 19 goals. In 2016, he retired from international football but came back in 2018, but did not play until his eventual retirement from professional football.
Yaya Toure stats
Yaya played 616 matches in his club career, and scored 103 goals as a midfielder. At Barcelona, he played 118 games and won many trophies, including the Champions League. At Manchester City, he played 316 matches and scored 79 goals, helping the club win three Premier League titles.
For the Ivory Coast national team, Yaya played more than 100 times and scored 19 goals. He won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015.
When did Yaya Toure retire?
Yaya retired from professional football in 2020.
Yaya Toure trophies
Alpha Ethniki (2005–06) and Greek Football Cup (2005–06) with Olympiacos
At Barcelona, he won La Liga (2008–09, 2009–10), Copa del Rey (2008–09), Supercopa de España (2009), UEFA Champions League (2008–09), UEFA Super Cup (2009), and FIFA Club World Cup (2009)
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At Manchester City, Yaya won the Premier League (2011–12, 2013–14, 2017–18), FA Cup (2010–11), Football League Cup (2013–14), FA Community Shield (2012).
He won the China League One with Qingdao Huanghai in 2019.
Yaya also won the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast.
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Which team is Yaya Toure coaching?
Yaya is currently working as an assistant coach for the Saudi Arabian national team. He joined the team in 2023 to work under Roberto Mancini, who was his former manager at Manchester City.
Yaya began his coaching career at Ukrainian side Olimpik Donetsk in 2021, where he worked as assistant manager before moving to Russian Premier League club Akhmat Grozny in the same year, also as an assistant manager.
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He was also an under-16 coach at Tottenham Hotspur's academy in 2022, before joining Belgian club Standard Liege as assistant manager in 2023.
Yaya Toure wife
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Yaya is married to Gineba Toure, and the couple have been together for many years and have been blessed with three children, two sons, and a daughter.
Gineba prefers to stay out of the public eye, so little is known about her personal life. Yaya has always spoken about the importance of family and how his wife has supported him throughout his football career.
Yaya Toure net worth
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The former midfielder has a net worth of $70 million dollars according to Celebrity Net Worth. He made his fortune playing for top European clubs like Barcelona, Manchester City, and AS Monaco. His earnings came from high salaries, with over $15 million per year at Man City, as well as endorsement deals with brands like Puma and Nissan.
Since retiring, he has pursued coaching, business ventures, and charitable projects focused on youth development in Africa
Yaya Toure religion
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Yaya is a Muslim. He follows Islam and has spoken about his faith many times.
During his football career, he did not drink alcohol and often prayed before matches. In 2013, he turned down a bottle of champagne after winning a Man of the Match award, saying he does not drink due to his religion.
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