Player: Seko Fofana

• Full name: Seko Mohamed Fofana
• Nationality: Ivorian (Ivory Coast)
• Date of birth: October 7, 1995
• Place of birth: Paris, France
• Position: Central/Defensive Midfielder
• Current club (as of 2026): Al-Nassr FC (Saudi Pro League)
• Previous notable clubs:
  • Paris FC (youth)
  • Manchester City (youth / senior, no league appearances)
  • FC Lorient (loan)
  • Standard Liège
  • Udinese
  • RC Lens
• International career:
  • Represents Ivory Coast senior national team (called up from 2017 onward)
  • Participated in Africa Cup of Nations tournaments (including 2019 and 2021/2022 editions)
  • Role: key central midfielder and often team captain at club level; known for driving runs, physicality, tackling and long-range shooting
• Playing style and strengths:
  • Powerful box-to-box midfielder with strong stamina
  • Good ball-carrying ability and progressive passing
  • Strong tackling and interception skills
  • Threat from distance — scores long-range goals
• Honors & achievements (selected):
  • Helped RC Lens earn promotion to Ligue 1 and establish themselves; earned club captaincy during his time there
  • Named in various league/team of the week selections for performances in Ligue 1
• Notable facts:
  • Born in France and eligible for France, but chose to represent Ivory Coast at senior level.
  • Developed in Manchester City’s system before making his name in Belgium, Italy and France.

Latest (as of 2026): Playing for Al-Nassr FC in Saudi Arabia and continuing to be an important midfielder for the Ivory Coast national team.