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My Take
Kolo Touré is, for me, the embodiment of a defender's quiet nobility. Rising from Bouaké in Ivory Coast to anchor Arsenal's legendary Invincibles, he played with a combative honesty I always admired. At 183 cm he was never the flashiest, but his commitment and reliability defined an era of that back line. His move into coaching at Manchester City feels entirely fitting; men who love the game this deeply tend to give it back. Add the storied brotherhood with Yaya, and you have one of African football's great ambassadors. I respect that single-minded devotion enormously.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kolo Touré
- Name (Japanese)
- コロ・トゥーレ
- Reading
- ころ・とぅーれ
- Born
- March 19, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
- Origin
- Bouaké, Bouaké Department, Ivory Coast
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kolo Touré born?
Born March 19, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Kolo Touré from?
Kolo Touré is from Bouaké, Bouaké Department, Ivory Coast.
What does Kolo Touré do?
Kolo Touré works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Kolo Touré?
Kolo Touré is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.