Name: Seko Fofana

Full name: Seko Mohamed Fofana

Date of birth: October 7, 1995

Place of birth: Paris, France

Nationality: Ivory Coast (represents Ivory Coast at senior international level)

Position: Central/Defensive Midfielder (can also play box-to-box)

Current club (as of 2026): RC Lens (Ligue 1, France)

Squad number: 8

Height: 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)

Foot: Right

Playing style and strengths:

• Powerful, athletic midfielder with excellent stamina and physicality.
• Strong ball-carrying ability and progressive runs from midfield.
• Good tackling and defensive awareness combined with the ability to break lines.
• Capable passer with long-range shooting threat; scores from distance and late runs into the box.
• Leadership qualities — has captained club and national sides at times.

Career (selected clubs):

• Youth: Paris FC, INF Clairefontaine, Lorient
• 2013–2015: Manchester City (signed but mainly loaned out)
• 2014–2015: Fulham (loan)
• 2015–2016: Bastia (loan)
• 2016–2018: Udinese (Serie A)
• 2018–present: RC Lens (Ligue 1) — key midfield figure, instrumental in Lens’ rise and consolidation in the top flight

International career:

• Eligible for France by birth but chose to represent Ivory Coast at senior level.
• Made senior debut for Ivory Coast in 2017 and has been a regular squad member, featuring in Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and World Cup qualifiers.

Notable achievements:

• Established as one of Ligue 1’s most influential central midfielders during his time at RC Lens.
• Contributed to Lens’ strong league performances and continental qualification pushes.
• Regular international appearances for Ivory Coast, adding experience and leadership to the national team.

Character and reputation: Respected for his work rate, toughness in duels, and ability to influence both defensively and offensively. Seen as a leader on and off the pitch.

Last update: Information current as of 2026 (club status and stats may have changed since then).