Gn�gn�ri Yaya Tour�, known as Yaya Tour�, is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for English club Manchester City and the Ivory Coast national team. Tour� is known for combining passing ability and physical power with technique. A versatile player, he aspired to be a striker during his youth and has played centre back, including for FC Barcelona in the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final. He frequently plays as a box-to-box midfielder for club and country and often switches from defensive and offensive positions throughout matches. Tour� began his playing career at Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas, where he made his debut aged 18. He was voted African Footballer of the Year for 2011, 2012 and 2013. His performances attracted attention from Europe, playing for clubs in various European leagues. Tour� played for Beveren in Belgium, Metalurh Donetsk in Ukraine, Olympiacos in Greece, and AS Monaco in France. In 2007, Tour� moved to Barcelona, playing over 100 matches for the club and was part of the historic 2009 Barcelona team which won six trophies in one calendar year. 

May 13th, 1983 in Bouaké (Age 40)