Kanté survived on one euro and kept pursuing 42
Abdoulaye Konaté, the Ivorian player who began his life in Abidjan and was raised in Attikopie, left his village at the age of 16 to pursue a professional football career in France, aiming to realize his dream of becoming a professional player. Despite early difficulties, such as living on just one euro per day and being without financial support, he quickly stood out with Monfermi. He then transferred to Troyes in 2022, where his talent began to shine noticeably. He signed his first professional contract in July 2023, having played 47 matches and scored one goal in Ligue 1. In July 2025, he moved to Middlesbrough in England on a five-and-a-half-year contract, appearing in five matches. In January 2026, he was loaned to Saint-Étienne in France, where he played 13 games. Konaté is known for his skills in interception and ball-winning. He also holds French citizenship and has been called up to represent Ivory Coast’s U-23 national team. He prefers jersey numbers like 42 in honor of his compatriot and legend Yaya Touré, and 14 as a nod to his playing style, which is similar to Ngolo Kante.
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