Yaya Touré is the only player to win four consecutive African Footballer of the Year titles. The Ivorian’s talent on the pitch means he is considered by many as one of the best midfielders of all time.

He has won League titles in England and Spain with Manchester City and Barcelona. Yaya is also a Champions League winner and captained the Ivory Coast national side to a historic Africa Cup of Nations triumph in 2015.

He is a vocal campaigner on a wide range of important issues including racism and the environment.

Yaya is currently assistant coach at Standard Liege in the Belgian Pro League.