Kolo Toure biography,net worth, career, cheating scandal

• Kolo Abib Touré was born on 19^th March 1981
• Kolo Abib Touré is an Ivorian professional football coach and former player
• Kolo grew up in Bouake, Ivory Coast  

Ivory Coast is synonymous with its football exploits which is why Kolo Toure net worth exists today.

Toure is a retired Ivorian footballer who played for his home country’s national team, ASEC Mimosas before expanding his musical horizon to Europe. He flew to Belgium in 2001 where he played for Beveren and moved to England as an Arsenal player. A part of his legacy in football is his great defence skills with the Gunners.

In fact, Toure won two Premier League titles and reached the final of the UEFA Champions League in 2006 while at Emirates. Just like Didier Drogba made Ivory Coast proud, Toure also has a special place in the country’s football history.

KOLO TOURE BIOGRAPHY

Kolo Toure. Photo/Sky Sports

KOLO TOURE NET WORTH

Kolo Touré net worth is estimated to be around $18 million which he has acquired in his football career. This ranks among the richest footballers in West Africa in 2023. As of 2021, he had an estimated net worth of $10.5 million which soared by $7.5 million in 2023.

A huge chunk of this net worth comes from his years in professional football and as a coach following his retirement from international football. The former Ivorian footballer also has endorsement deals with various outfits which also contribute to his vast wealth.  His private business ventures also earn him handsomely.

CAREER

It is a fact of life that Kolo Toure net worth of $18 million is courtesy of his decorated international football career.  His foundation in football goes back to the Ivorian national team,  ASEC Mimosa. From here, he joined the Premier League team club Arsenal for a contract fee of 150,000 pounds which equates to $183,410.25. At Arsenal, he played as a defensive midfielder who carved a legacy in this position.

During his stay at Arsenal, he was appointed as the team’s captain – he ended up being the longest-serving captain. He took the team to a Champions League Final in France.

With seven seasons with the Gunners, he signed with Manchester City in 2009. His football star burned bright at Etihad that he won another Premier League title with the club in 2012. His four seasons with this club taught him a lot and pushed him to his level best.

In 2013, he made another move to Liverpool where he played for another four seasons and left for Celtic in the Scottish League. In general, Toure built a reputation as a tenacious defender whose ball control was second to none. And his leadership skills while at Arsenal trickled down to the two other EPL clubs he joined. That’s why he remains the best African defender EPL ever had in history.

However, his football journey was not always smooth sailing as injuries plagued him. He missed several important games and it frustrated him too much that he considered early retirement.  Even worse was that he failed a drug test and was suspended for six months as dictated by the World Anti-Doping agency.

PERSONAL LIFE

Kolo Toure with his wife Awo Toure. Photo/NYDJlive

Over and above Kolo Touré net worth, he has an interesting personal life. First, he is the elder brother to Yaya Touré and Ibrahim Touré who passed away in 2014 after battling cancer. They also have a sister known as Belinda. Touré is a Muslim who observes all Islam-related religious activities and dictates such as unity, kindness and fostering peace.

The now-retired footballer is married Awo Touré and together they have been blessed with two kids, a son and daughter-Sania Touré. Kolo’s son Yassine is also a footballer and signed a two-year scholarship with Leicester City. Here is some controversy about him. Kolo had an affair with a  22-year-old model for two years and it created a big storm when everything went public.

He hid his identity from the lady telling her that he was a car salesman yet he was a celebrity footballer playing for the most decorated football league in the world. Toure always donned a cap and dark sunglasses whenever he visited the lady’s house to conceal his identity. Somehow, he managed to solve all of this with his wife and life moved on fo them

LUXURY COLLECTION

Even before details of his affair with the model went public, he was always a private man; therefore not much of him is seen online. Nonetheless, Kolo Toure net worth affords him dazzling looks in big brands like PUMA.  He is also a huge investor in real estate.

FAQs

1.Is kolo Touré related to Yaya Touré?

Yes. Yaya Touré is his younger brother.

2.Is Kolo Touré married?

Yes. He is married to a lady known as Awo Toure.

3. Does Kolo have kids?

Yes. Kolo Has two kids, a son and a daughter.