I. Koné
CM · Sassuolo 2026 · Canada
Quick facts
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Born
June 16, 2002
Zodiac
♊ Gemini
Weight
76 kg
About
I. Koné is a central midfielder for Canada. He plays for Sassuolo 2026 since 2026. With 0 senior caps and 0 international goals, I. adds experience, structure, and game intelligence to Canada. His recent role emphasizes disciplined positioning, efficient decision-making, and consistency across high-tempo match phases. Heading into the 2026 World Cup cycle, he profiles as a trusted option for difficult fixtures and in-game tactical adjustments.
Strengths
- +Ball progression under pressure
- +Tempo control
- +Work rate between both boxes
Weaknesses
- −Final pass consistency at high tempo
- −Defensive coverage after turnovers
Role in the XI
In the projected XI, I. fits as a central midfielder, with responsibilities built around shape, timing, and clean execution in and out of possession. His profile supports tactical balance and gives the coaching staff dependable options under pressure.
Career Timeline
Club progression, international milestones, and current status.
Born in Canada
I. Koné was born on June 16, 2002 in Canada.
Played for CF Montréal
Played for CF Montréal, making 26 appearances and scoring 2 goals.
Played for CF Montreal
Played for CF Montreal.
Played for Watford
Played for Watford, making 58 appearances and scoring 4 goals.
Played for Watford
Played for Watford.
Played for Canada
Played for Canada.
Played for Watford
Played for Watford.
Played for Canada
Played for Canada.
Played for Marseille
Played for Marseille, making 8 appearances.
Played for Watford
Played for Watford.
Played for Canada
Played for Canada.
Played for Rennes
Played for Rennes, making 13 appearances and scoring 2 goals.
Played for Sassuolo
Played for Sassuolo, making 20 appearances and scoring 4 goals.
Played for Sassuolo
Played for Sassuolo.
Played for Canada
Played for Canada, making 7 appearances.
Joined Sassuolo
Signed for Sassuolo, making 5 appearances and scoring 1 goal.
Current Status
Currently playing for Sassuolo 2026 and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Canada.
Career History
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rennes | 2025–2025 | 13 | 2 | - |
Sassuolo | 2025–2026 | 20 | 4 | - |
Sassuolo | 2026–Present | 5 | 1 | - |
Marseille | 2024–2026 | 8 | 0 | - |
Watford | 2022–2024 | 58 | 4 | - |
CF Montréal | 2021–2022 | 26 | 2 | - |
 Sassuolo | 2025–2026 | - | - | - |
 Watford | 2024–2025 | - | - | - |
| Watford | 2023–2024 | - | - | - |
| Watford | 2022–2023 | - | - | - |
 CF Montreal | 2021–2022 | - | - | - |
 Canada | 2022–2023 | - | - | - |
| Canada | 2023–2024 | - | - | - |
| Canada | 2024–2025 | - | - | - |
| Canada | 2025–2026 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 137 | 13 | 0 | |
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2026 club status
Sassuolo
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