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Franck Kessié (Ivory Coast), Midfielder, 105 caps, 15 international goals, model: 7.3% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Franck Kessié

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#79 Midfielder Al Ahli FC (KSA) Ivory Coast

Franck Kessié is a 30-year-old midfielder for Al Ahli FC (KSA) and Ivory Coast. He has earned 105 caps and 15 international goals for Ivory Coast. Our model puts Ivory Coast's title chance at 0% with a 76% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Franck has collected 6 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

105 Caps
15 Goals
5 Season goals
3 Assists
7.28 Form rating
Age30Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)Weight161 lbsMarket value€7.1M
Franck Kessié at World Cup 2026
Betting Relevance
Anytime scorer angle Moderate
High shots volume Average
Tournament form Steady
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Franck Kessié · the model’s read

Franck Kessié brings 105 caps and 15 international goals for Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a midfielder. At club level they play for Al Ahli FC (KSA). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Kessié's anytime-goalscoring probability at 7.3% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.13 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Franck Kessié: World Cup 2026 Form

How Franck has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.9
Avg rating 3 games · WC 2026
6.2
Last match vs Curaçao
Dipping
7.2
vs Ecuador
90 min
7.4
vs Germany
90 min · 1G 0A
6.2
vs Curaçao
77 min

Franck Kessié: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (3 games) alongside the career baseline (55 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.9
vs
Career baseline 6.9
1.05 Shotsper 90 min 1.1
0.35 Shots on targetper 90 min 0.58
0.7 Key passesper 90 min 0.76
1.05 Tacklesper 90 min 0.72
— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.54
4.9 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 3.21
56 Touchesper 90 min 40

At World Cup 2026, Franck is rating 6.9 — in line with his 6.9 career baseline.

Franck Kessié: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Barcelona
2022 - 2023
Milan32M €
2019 - 2022
Atalanta1.5M €
2015 - 2019

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

6 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS
2× AFC Champions League Elite 2024-2025, 2025-2026
1× Africa Cup of Nations 2023
1× Italian Serie A 2021-2022
HONOURS SNAPSHOT
2 League Titles
1 Cup Competitions
1 International
0 Individual Awards
League Titles 2
  • 1× Italian Serie A
    2021-2022
  • 1× Spanish La Liga
    2022-2023
Cup Competitions 1
  • 2× AFC Champions League Elite
    2024-20252025-2026
International 1
  • 1× Africa Cup of Nations
    2023

Franck Kessié: Quick Facts

#79Shirt number
30Age
1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)Height
161 lbsWeight
Ouragahio, Cote d'IvoireBirthplace
Al Ahli FC (KSA)Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Franck Kessié play?
Franck Kessié plays as a Midfielder for Al Ahli FC (KSA). At World Cup 2026 they represent Ivory Coast.
How many caps does Franck Kessié have?
Franck Kessié has 105 international caps for Ivory Coast, with 15 international goals.
What trophies has Franck Kessié won?
Franck Kessié has won 6 career honours. Notable titles include AFC Champions League Elite (x2), Africa Cup of Nations (x1), Italian Serie A (x1).
What is Ivory Coast's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts Ivory Coast at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 76% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is Ivory Coast in at World Cup 2026?
Ivory Coast are in Group E at World Cup 2026, facing Ecuador, Germany, Curaçao.
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