Kolo Habib Touré, born on March 19, 1981, in Soukoura Bouaké, is a prominent Ivorian footballer hailing from a family of footballers. Here are some highlights of his career:
Background:
- He has a younger brother, Yaya Touré, who played for Manchester City, and another brother, Ibrahim Touré, who is also a professional footballer.
- Kolo Touré stands at 1.83 meters tall and weighs 76 kg.
Career:
- In 1994, he joined the ASEC Abidjan training center.
- In 1999, Kolo Touré participated in the first official outing of the ASEC team in a match against Espérance de Tunis in the Super Cup of Africa.
- On February 14, 2002, he became the first Ivorian player to sign for Arsenal.
- In the summer of 2009, Kolo Touré was transferred to Manchester City for €14 million, signing a four-year contract with a substantial salary.
Doping:
- On March 3, 2011, Kolo Touré was suspended by Manchester City after testing positive during an anti-doping test organized by the English federation. The specific substance was not disclosed.
National Selection:
- In 2002, he was selected to represent the Ivory Coast national football team.
Results:
With ASEC Abidjan:
- 1998: Winner of the African Super Cup (African Champions League)
- 2000, 2001, and 2002: Champion of Ivory Coast
With Arsenal:
- 2004: Champion of England
- 2003 and 2005: Winner of the English Cup
- 2002 and 2004: Winner of the Community Shield
- 2006: Finalist of the Champions League
- 2007: Finalist of the League Cup
- 2007: Winner of the Emirates Cup
- 2005, 2007, and 2008: Winner of the Amsterdam Tournament
With Manchester City:
- 2012: Champion of England
- 2011: Community Shield finalist
- 2011: Winner of the English Cup
National Selection:
- 2006 and 2012: Finalist of the African Cup of Nations
