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Ismaël Koné

Ismaël Kenneth Jordan Koné is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Sassuolo.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Ismaël Koné is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Sassuolo and the Canada national team.

What it is

Ismaël Kenneth Jordan Koné was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and grew up in Montréal, Quebec. He is a central midfielder who has played club soccer in Canada, England, and France before joining Sassuolo in Italy's Serie A.

Why it matters

Koné represents a growing pipeline of Canadian talent developed in Montréal who move to European leagues. He was part of Canada's squad at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 Copa América, making him a key figure in the national team's recent rise.

Key details

Koné began his professional career with CF Montréal, then played for Watford and Marseille before moving to Sassuolo. He is bilingual in French and English, and stands 188 cm tall. He primarily plays as a central midfielder but has also been used in defensive and attacking roles.

In short

  • Canadian midfielder born in Ivory Coast, raised in Montréal.
  • Plays for Sassuolo in Serie A and the Canada national team.
  • Part of Canada's 2022 World Cup and 2024 Copa América squads.
  • Has played club football in Canada, England, France, and Italy.
Canadian angle

Koné is a Canada men’s national team midfielder and a notable example of a player who developed in Montréal before moving to European club football.

Quick questions

Who is Ismaël Koné?
He is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Sassuolo and the Canada national team.
Where was Ismaël Koné born?
He was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Which clubs has Ismaël Koné played for?
He has played for CF Montréal, Watford, Marseille, and Sassuolo.

Sources

  1. Canada Soccer — https://www.canadasoccer.com/profile/55656/ismael-kone/
    Supports: Birthplace, upbringing in Montréal, languages, international team, and national-team tournament involvement.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/325001/ismael-kone
    Supports: Current club, position, height, birth date, and nationality.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isma%C3%ABl_Kon%C3%A9
    Supports: Full name, birth details, current club, and national-team representation.
  4. MLSsoccer.com — https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/ismael-kone/
    Supports: CF Montréal career details and player bio information.