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My Take
Fofana fascinates me as a Marseille-born centre-back who blends physical dominance with genuine comfort on the ball, a combination that is increasingly prized in the modern game. Wearing a number for a club like Chelsea at his age carries enormous pressure, yet there's a quiet ferocity to him that feels rooted in his upbringing. Injuries have tested him, but I tend to believe defenders who overcome such setbacks emerge with real steel. Born in 2000, his best years are still ahead. Defenders rarely get the glory, but the man holding the back line is a team's spine, and I'll keep watching him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Wesley Fofana
- Name (Japanese)
- ウェスレイ・フォファナ
- Reading
- うぇすれい・ふぉふぁな
- Born
- December 17, 2000 (age 25)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 186 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
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 Wesley Fofana born?
Born December 17, 2000 (age 25).
Where is Wesley Fofana from?
Wesley Fofana is from Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
What does Wesley Fofana do?
Wesley Fofana works as association football player.
How tall is Wesley Fofana?
Wesley Fofana is 186 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.