Ibrahim Koné

Ibrahim Koné (born 5 December 1989) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for French club Boulogne. Born in the Ivory Coast, he represents Guinea at international level.

Career Born in Abidjan, Koné began his career with CF Excellence and joined later AS Odienné in his native Ivory Coast. In January 2008, he was on trial for several weeks with Rosenborg BK in Trondheim and was with those in a trainings camp in Gran Canaria. On 19 July 2008, he left AS Odienné and joined on trial Paris Saint-Germain, but he later signed for US Boulogne. Koné made his debut on 23 September 2009 against Paris Saint-Germain in the Coupe de la Ligue. He played all the 90 minutes on the field.

International career Koné represented Ivory Coast at the 2007 Toulon Tournament and was voted as the best goalkeeper. and was formerly the back-up keeper at 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship in Peru.

Of Guinean descent, Koné accepted a callup to represent the Guinea national football team on 25 April 2018. He was included in the country's squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Honours Individual Toulon Tournament Best Goalkeeper: 2007