Franck Kessié stats
Ivory Coast
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F. Kessié
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As a central midfielder, Franck Kessié has appeared in 4 Serie A matches this season, totalling 245 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A midfielders.
Attacking stats
Franck Kessié has taken 5 shots with 3 on target (60% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 49 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.9 expected goals (xG), 0.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 65th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Franck Kessié has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 82 minutes. Franck Kessié has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Franck Kessié has completed 133 of 152 passes at 88% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 70th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Franck Kessié completes 4 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 13 duels .
Defending stats
Franck Kessié makes 6 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 75th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Franck Kessié has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly central midfielder (2 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Atalanta squad
K. Sulemana
24 yrs#7
G. Scamacca
27 yrs#9
J. Rowe
23 yrs#11
G. Raspadori26 yrs#18
N. Krstović
26 yrs#90
M. Pašalić
31 yrs#8
L. Samardžić
24 yrs#10
Éderson
27 yrs#13
C. De Ketelaere
25 yrs#17F. Kessié
29 yrs#19
N. Zalewski
24 yrs#59
G. Gaetano26 yrs#70
E. Elmas
27 yrs#99
27 yrs
33 yrs
24 yrs
20 yrs
Ivory Coast squad
E. Wahi23 yrs#11
A. Bonny22 yrs#14
B. Touré20 yrs#17
N. Pépé31 yrs#19
Y. Diomande19 yrs#25
Y. Gboho25 yrs#34
R. Fofana20 yrs#38
I. Sangaré28 yrs#6
E. Patrick Zabi Gueu20 yrs#8F. Kessié29 yrs#19
M. Yalcouyé20 yrs#35
E. Doué20 yrs#39
C. Inao Oulaï20 yrs#42
A. Koné21 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 4 | 347 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.84 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 4 | 271 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.35 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 158 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.47 |
2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2 | 173 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7.68 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 6 | 471 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 6.23 |
 Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 408 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 6.77 |
| Friendly International | 3 | 294 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.54 |
 FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.34 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 26 | 2,174 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 22 | 7.03 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 10 | 859 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 7.02 |
 Kings Cup | 3 | 330 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 7.83 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 30 | 2,592 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 37 | 7.18 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 12 | 1,025 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 7.15 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 7 | 587 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 7.35 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 4 | 291 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5.20 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 3 | 256 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 31 | 2,700 | 10 | 4 | 33 | 42 | 7.53 |
| Kings Cup | 2 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.14 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 28 | 977 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 6.32 |
 Champions League | 6 | 273 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7.02 |
 Copa Del Rey | 5 | 368 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 7.18 |
 Europa League | 2 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.04 |
Champions League2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 31 | 2,309 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 41 | 7.22 |
| Champions League | 5 | 321 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6.53 |
About Franck Kessié
Serie A 2026/2027 season
This season in the Serie A, Franck Kessié has scored 1 goal across 4 appearances (3 starts), totalling 245 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Franck Kessié has attempted 5 shots with 3 on target, a 60% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.86 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Franck Kessié has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (100% success rate). Franck Kessié has contributed 3 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Franck Kessié has registered 6 tackles (1 won), 1 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 133 from 152 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Franck Kessié has won 13 of 23 total duels.
Discipline
Franck Kessié has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 1.
About Franck Kessié
Franck Kessié is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Atalanta in the Serie A, representing Ivory Coast. Franck Kessié is right-footed and wears the number 19 shirt. Born on 19 December 1996.
Most recent appearance
Franck Kessié's most recent match was at home against Venezia on August 7th. Atalanta won 3-1. Franck Kessié played 76 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.34.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Franck Kessié and Atalanta are next in action on December 20th against AC Milan in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the AC Milan vs Atalanta match preview.
Teammates at Atalanta
Franck Kessié currently plays alongside Éderson, Gianluca Scamacca, Marco Sportiello, Mario Pašalić, Nikola Krstović, Jonathan Rowe, Lazar Samardžić, Odilon Kossounou, Sead Kolasinac, Eljif Elmas, Thomas Pompei, Nicola Zalewski, Charles De Ketelaere, Davide Zappacosta, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Marco Carnesecchi, Lorenzo Bernasconi, Giacomo Raspadori, Thomas Kristensen, Franck Kessié, Relja Obrić, Isak Hien, Raoul Bellanova, Giorgio Scalvini and Gianluca Gaetano at Atalanta.