Kolo Touré

Kolo Habib Touré (born 19 March 1981) is a football player who currently plays, and captains English Premier League club Manchester City and the Ivorian national team. Touré is a central defender renowned for his pace, strength and athleticism. He is the older brother of Barcelona midfielder Yaya Touré and Al-Ittihad's Ibrahim Touré. Born in Bouake, After a short trial, Touré joined Arsenal in February 2002 from ASEC Mimosas for £150,000. His sta... more

Kolo Habib Touré (born 19 March 1981) is a football player who currently plays, and captains English Premier League club Manchester City and the Ivorian national team. Touré is a central defender renowned for his pace, strength and athleticism. He is the older brother of Barcelona midfielder Yaya Touré and Al-Ittihad's Ibrahim Touré. Born in Bouake, After a short trial, Touré joined Arsenal in February 2002 from ASEC Mimosas for £150,000. His status as a full international meant Touré was able to secure an English work permit. He was initially played as an attacking midfielder or striker. Touré did not make his debut for the first team until the next season, against Liverpool in the FA Community Shield in August 2002. Initially regarded as a utility player, he started his Arsenal career as a midfielder as well as in right back. He scored his first Arsenal goal at Stamford Bridge in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea. Arsenal failed to retain the Premiership crown that season, but Touré made a... less