Yaya Toure
Birthname Gnégnéri Yaya Touré Birthdate May 13, 1983 Birthplace Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire Height 6' 3" (1.91 m) Weight 172 lbs (78 kg) Profession Soccer Player Net worth $70,000,000 Source of Wealth Football Nationality IvorianQuick Links
Ivorian footballer Yaya Toure has a net worth of $70 million. He plays primarily as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Côte d'Ivoire national team. Touré is renowned for his combined speed, passing ability and physical power with technique. Touré began his playing career at Ivorian club, ASEC Mimosas, where he made his début aged 18. His performances attracted attention from Europe, playing for clubs in minor European leagues. Touré played for Waasland-Beveren in Belgium, FC Metalurh Donetsk in Ukraine, Olympiacos F.C. in Greece and then AS Monaco FC in France. He is the younger brother of his Côte d'Ivoire and Manchester City teammate Kolo Touré.
Toure has played a critical role in Manchester City’s charge towards what they hope will be a first Premier League title since 1968. He joined the club from Barcelona in 2010, trebling his wages to north of £200,000 a week and getting to play alongside his brother, Kolo. He will be banking more than £5m after tax from his club earnings alone.France Football magazine's 2012 highest-paid players put his gross annual earnings at £11.9 million.
Earnings & Financial Data
Date | Category | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
2013 | Sponsorship | Earnings from endorsements | $2,500,000 |
2013 | Salary | Earnings from salary/winnings | $19,200,000 |
2012 | Salary | Earnings from salary/winnings | $15,000,000 |
2012 | Contract | Four-year contract extension with Manchester City | $75,000,000 |
2011 | Sponsorship | Earnings from endorsements | $2,500,000 |
2011 | Salary | Earnings from salary/winnings | $16,600,000 |
2009 | Contract | Five-year contract with Manchester City | $40,000,000 |
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