Ghislain Konan

Ghislain N'Clomande Konan (born 27 December 1995) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for EFL Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers and the Ivory Coast national team.

Club career

Konan made his professional debut in the Portuguese Segunda Liga for Vitória SC B on 17 February 2016 in a game against Atlético CP.

He made his Primeira Liga debut for Vitória SC on 10 December 2016, when he played the whole game in a 2–1 victory over Boavista.

Konan signed for Stade de Reims for a £3.6 million transfer fee from Vitória SC in summer 2017. He made his debut in a 1–0 win away against OGC Nice.

In July 2022, he joined Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr on a three-year deal. On 4 September 2023, Al Nassr sent Konan on a season-long loan to fellow Saudi Pro League side Al-Fayha.

On 30 January 2025, free agent Konan joined Spanish Segunda División side Burgos CF on a six-month contract.

On September 2nd, 2026, Konan was picked up to participate in the EFL Championship to represent favourites Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.

International career

Konan made his debut for Ivory Coast in a 2018 World Cup qualification 0–0 tie with Mali on 6 October 2017.

Konan was a member of the Ivory Coast's squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and played in all four of the team's matches as starting left-back.

In December 2023, Konan was named in the Ivory Coast's squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations that ended up winning the tournament.

Konan was included in the list of Ivorian players selected by coach Emerse Faé to participate in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

On May 15, 2026, Konan was integrated by Ivory Coast coach Emerse Faé in his list of 26 players in order to participate in the 2026 World Cup.

Career statistics Club

International

Honours

Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations: 2023

Al-Nassr

Arab Club Champions Cup: 2023

Individual Saudi Professional League Team of the Year: 2022–23 Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament: 2023