Franck Kessié
Al-Ahli SFC/M/
Ivory CoastPlayer Info
Franck Kessié is a world-class Ivorian midfielder and a cornerstone of the national team, currently showcasing his talents at Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli. At 29, standing 183cm tall, and valued at a commanding €12 million, Kessié is a complete central midfielder renowned for his powerful box-to-box play. His career soared at Atalanta in Serie A before a transformative move to AC Milan, where he became a fan hero and instrumental in their 2022 Scudetto triumph. His combative style, goal threat from midfield, and tireless energy then earned him a move to Barcelona, before his current venture in Saudi Arabia. With Ivory Coast, he was a key figure in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations victory. Kessié's honors include Serie A titles, domestic cups, and continental glory. Known for his physical dominance and clutch penalty-taking, he is a modern midfield powerhouse whose reputation is built on consistency and big-game impact.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2023/08/08
FC Barcelona
Al-Ahli SFC12500000€
Transfer
2022/07/03
AC MilanFC BarcelonaSigned
2019/06/30
AtalantaAC Milan32000000€
Transfer
2019/06/29
AC MilanAtalantaLoan Ended
2017/06/30
AtalantaAC MilanLoan
2016/06/29
CesenaAtalantaLoan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Al-Ahli SFC
KSA Professional League2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
19
Games Started
19
Minutes Per Game
1653
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
3
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
25
Accurate Passes Per Game
582
Key Passes Per Game
12
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
41
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
8
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
19
Interceptions Per Game
12
Clearances Per Game
17
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
3
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
30
Be Fouled Per Game
11