Franck Kessié

• Full name: Franck Yannick Kessié
• Date of birth: 19 December 1996
• Place of birth: Ouragahio, Ivory Coast
• Nationality: Ivorian (Ivory Coast)
• Height: ~1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
• Position: Central midfielder / Defensive midfielder

Club career (highlights)

• Atalanta (Italy) — Broke into European football with Atalanta's youth setup and made his Serie A debut while at the club (loan and permanent spells in early senior career).
• AC Milan (Italy) — Key midfielder for AC Milan from 2017 to 2022, known for box-to-box work, stamina, goal threat from late runs, and penalty-taking ability. Played in Serie A and UEFA competitions.
• FC Barcelona (Spain) — Signed for Barcelona in 2022, featuring as a central midfielder.

International career

• Represents the Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) senior national team. Debuted for the senior side in 2014–2015.
• Participated in multiple Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments and FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns for Ivory Coast.

Playing style and attributes

• Box-to-box midfielder with strong physical presence, work rate, and ability to contribute both defensively and offensively.
• Good at long-range shooting, arriving late into the box, and effective at pressing and ball recovery.
• Reliable penalty taker and set-piece contributor when required.

Notable achievements

• Important role in AC Milan's return to top-four Serie A finishes and participation in European competitions during his tenure.
• Regular starter for the Ivory Coast national team in major African competitions.

Status: Active professional player (as of latest available information). Dates and club affiliations can change with transfers; for the most current club, consult an up-to-date source.