He teamed up with his brother Kolo Touré again at Manchester City and contributed significantly to the club’s transformation into a title-winning force. His individual performances earned him multiple awards, including several African Player of the Year honors, which he won four times consecutively from 2011 to 2014.

Role in the Ivory Coast National Team

Yaya Touré was a long-serving member of the Ivory Coast national football team, representing his country from 2004 until his retirement from international football in 2015. During his international career, he played in several Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and FIFA World Cups. He was instrumental in the team’s victory at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, captaining the squad to their first title in over two decades.

Later Career and Relationship with Pep Guardiola

Touré wore the number 42 shirt at Manchester City, a reversal of his number 24 shirt at Barcelona. The number 24 at Manchester City was unavailable at the time, as it was previously worn by Patrick Vieira. Toward the end of his time at Manchester City, Touré’s role became limited, with more frequent appearances as a substitute. His diminished playing time, combined with managerial decisions by Pep Guardiola, raised speculation about his future with the club. A well-publicized fallout between Guardiola and Touré’s agent added further tension.

Personal Life and Net Worth

Yaya Touré is married to Gineba Touré (often misspelled as Geneva Touré), and the couple has two children. In December 2016, Touré was fined £54,000 ($65,000) after being convicted of drink-driving—reportedly one of the highest fines issued in the UK for such an offense.

Touré’s salary during his peak at Manchester City was estimated at around £220,000 per week (approximately $250,000), contributing to a net worth believed to be in the region of $100 million. His investments and endorsement deals further solidified his financial standing as one of Africa’s wealthiest footballers.