Franck Kessié

#79 · Central Midfield · Ivory Coast · Atalanta

Franck Kessié is listed in Ivory Coast's 2026 World Cup squad. Franck Kessié plays as a Central Midfield for Atalanta and is 29 years old.

Profile

National team	Ivory Coast
Club	Atalanta
Position	Central Midfield
Squad number	79
Age	29
Date of birth	December 19, 1996
Birthplace	Ouragahio, Cote d'Ivoire
Nationality	Ivory Coast
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	161 lbs
Preferred foot	Right
Profile data updated	September 24, 2026

World Cup 2026 Context

Franck Kessié is part of the Ivory Coast squad for the 2026 World Cup in Group E. FootyTips.io tracks Ivory Coast's fixtures, model probabilities and tournament chances from the same Elo + Poisson model used across the site.

Ivory Coast vs Ecuador
Jun 14 · Group E Germany vs Ivory Coast
Jun 20 · Group E Curaçao vs Ivory Coast
Jun 25 · Group E

External References

FAQ

How old is Franck Kessié?

Franck Kessié is 29 years old, born on December 19, 1996.

Which club does Franck Kessié play for?

Franck Kessié plays for Atalanta.

Which national team does Franck Kessié represent?

Franck Kessié represents Ivory Coast.

What position does Franck Kessié play?

Franck Kessié is listed as a Central Midfield.

Current squad data from TheSportsDB. Historical World Cup goal data from martj42/international_results where available.