Yaya Toure
Yaya Toure is a retired Ivorian professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation. Known for his powerful running, technical ability, and leadership on the pitch, Toure enjoyed a successful career at clubs like Barcelona and Manchester City, where he won numerous domestic and international titles. He was a key figure in City's rise to prominence in English football, contributing to their first Premier League title in 2012 and their subsequent successes. Off the field, Toure has been involved in various charitable endeavors and has a significant presence in football analysis and commentary.
Born on May 13, 1983 (42 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 108,552 | $448,000 | 236$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 5,239 | $430,000 | 228$ |
| Morocco | 1 | 6.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 36,910,558 | 60,909 | $120,000 | 198$ |
| Totals | 3 | 252,940,547 | 174,700 | $998,000 | 662$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Morocco:
Yaya Touré is a former player who was the last defensive player to win the African Player of the Year award before Hakimi's candidacy.
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United Arab Emirates:
Yaya Touré is noted for his successful tenure at Manchester City after moving from Barcelona.
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Nigeria:
The piece now stands by a training pitch at the CFA, joining a prestigious gallery of club greats including Yaya Toure.
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United Kingdom:
Yaya Toure is another player who scored more Premier League goals for Manchester City than Kevin de Bruyne.
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United Kingdom:
Yaya Touré is referenced as a player whose defining moments in the league are compared to Kevin De Bruyne's achievements.
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United Kingdom:
Yaya Toure is referenced in relation to his agent, Dimitri Seluk, in Guardiola's remarks.
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