Gnégnéri Yaya Touré, widely known as Yaya Touré, was born on May 13, 1983, in Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire. He was raised in Ivory Coast in a Muslim household. Touré has two brothers—elder brother Kolo Touré and younger brother Ibrahim Touré—both of whom were also professional footballers. Kolo notably played alongside Yaya at Manchester City for a period. Known for his commanding presence on the pitch and exceptional skills, Yaya Touré earned a devoted fan base. Supporters often chanted special songs for him during matches as a sign of admiration.
Touré began his football journey with ASEC Mimosas in 1996, a renowned Ivorian football academy that has produced many top talents. His potential was evident from a young age, and in 2005, he made a significant move to Olympiacos in Greece. After a season of impressive performances, he was transferred to AS Monaco in France in 2006. His development and growing reputation soon attracted the interest of top European clubs.
In 2007, Touré signed with FC Barcelona for a fee of approximately €10 million (not $12 million). At Barcelona, he played a vital role in the midfield, contributing to the team’s domestic and international successes, including a treble in the 2008–09 season.
| Birth Date: | 13 May, 1983 |
| Age: | 36 yrs |
| Occupations: | Association football player |
| Citizenship: | Ivory Coast |
| Birth Place: | Bouaké |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Ivorian association football player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 70 million |
