Ismaël Koné

#8 · Midfielder · age 23

Club

US Sassuolo

Italy · Serie A

Caps

Intl goals

WC26 rating

high confidence

Recent form: 54
Career peak: 67
League level: 90
Competition pedigree: 24
International pedigree: 78
Longevity: 47

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Career by season

Season	Club	Competition	Apps	Gls	Ast	Rating
25/26	Unione Sportiva Sassuolo Calcio	Serie A	35	6	0	—
25/26	Unione Sportiva Sassuolo Calcio	Coppa Italia	1	0	0	—
24/25	Stade Rennais Football Club	Ligue 1	13	2	1	—
24/25	Olympique de Marseille	Ligue 1	8	0	0	—

Source: transfermarkt · fetched 2026-05-29

Koné is the engine of Canada’s midfield and the most natural box-arriving No. 8 in the squad. Partnered with Eustáquio, he provides forward thrust that allows Marsch to push Buchanan and Shaffelburg high.

Strengths

Press-resistant dribbling from midfield
Box arrivals

Recent form

Sassuolo starter in 2025-26; back to form after a slow Marseille spell.