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 | 9.00 | 0.23% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 470,638 | $448,000 | 1,023$ |
| Egypt | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 92,360 | $303,000 | 273$ |
| Totals | 2 | 308,473,993 | 562,998 | $751,000 | 1,296$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Yaya Toure praised Nigeria’s Super Eagles for their impressive performance in the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Egypt:
Yaya Touré is considered the best African midfielder in football history, winning the African Player of the Year award four times in a row.
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United Kingdom:
Yaya Toure is noted for having a perfect penalty conversion record in the Premier League.
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United Arab Emirates:
Phil Foden surpassed the legendary Manchester City player Yaya Toure in total goals scored in the Premier League.
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Iran:
Yaya Touré is often regarded as one of the greatest football legends of Africa.
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France:
Yaya Touré is a supporter of Alassane Ouattara and expressed his desire to vote for continuity and development.
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Turkey:
Felipe Augusto mentioned Yaya Toure as one of his idols.
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Bangladesh:
Yaya Touré was present during a tense moment in the locker room involving Ibrahimović.
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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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