




Franck Yannick Kessié (born 19 December 1996) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli and the Ivory Coast national team.
After advancing through Atalanta, Kessié joined AC Milan in 2017 on loan, securing a permanent move two years later and playing a pivotal role in their Serie A success in the 2021–22 season. In 2022, he joined Barcelona, clinching titles in La Liga and Supercopa de España, before his transfer to Al-Ahli in 2023.
An Ivorian international since 2014, Kessié was part of the squad that won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil.
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Season Stats
14 appearances in the current 2025-2026 Season
9 goals scored in the current 2025-2026 Season
Trophies ![]()
![]() AFC Champions League… | ![]() AFC Champions League… | ![]() Africa Cup of Nations |
![]() Spanish La Liga | ![]() Spanish Supercopa de… | ![]() Italian Serie A |
2015-2019 |
2019-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2019-2022 |
2022-2025 |
2023-2026 |






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