Player 9 - Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast)

Name: Yaya Toure

Age: 31

National Team:  Ivory Coast

Team: Manchester City

Position: Midfielder Description of his Game:  Yaya's game is based on speed, power and a tremendously strong striking foot.  He ability to bend the ball and take shots at goal from long distance make him a constant threat from all angles and from any distance.  His a midfielder but often looks like a striker.

Yaya Toure's Highlights:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJlU61Q7rzg

Career News: He was voted African Football of the Year for 2011, 2012 and 2013. Interesting Personal Facts:   His is the younger brother of Kolo Toure, who also plays for the Ivory Coast and was also his teammate while playing for Liverpool. Upcoming Matches Where You Can See Him Play:

Ivory Coast's National Team, First Round Games in Brazil 2014

June 14th - Ivory Coast vs. Japan

June 19th - Ivory Coast vs. Colombia
June 24th -Ivory Coast vs. Greece

Schedule:  http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/teams/team=43854/matches.html