US SassuoloKoné has earned caps for the Canadian national team and was part of the squad that qualified for and played in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He has also won the Canadian Championship with CF Montréal in 2021.
Ismaël Koné is a 24-year-old Canadian central midfielder currently playing for US Sassuolo. He began his professional career with CF Montréal in MLS before moving to Europe, and has become a key player for the Canadian national team. Koné represented Canada at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, marking a significant milestone in his young career.
Koné is a dynamic and box-to-box midfielder known for his energy, dribbling ability, and progressive passing. He excels at carrying the ball forward and breaking lines, though his defensive positioning and consistency can sometimes be areas for improvement. His tactical role often involves linking defense and attack, making him a valuable asset in transition.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Serie A | 35 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2757 |
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 678 |
| 25/26 | Italy Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 |
| 24/25 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 24/25 | Coupe de France | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 24/25 | Ligue 1 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 464 |
| 24/25 | CONCACAF Nations League Finals | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 244 |
| 23/24 | Championship | 42 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2560 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 224 |
| 23/24 | FA Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 211 |
| 23/24 | CONCACAF Nations League Finals | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 223 |
| 23/24 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 |
| 22/23 | Championship | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1021 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 155 |
| 22/23 | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 22/23 | CONCACAF Nations League Finals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 165 |
| 22/23 | CONCACAF Nations League A | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160 |
| 21/22 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 21/22 | CONCACAF Champions Cup | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 236 |
| 2025 | Gold Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103 |
| 2024 | Copa América | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 319 |
| 2023 | Gold Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | MLS Cup Playoffs | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 159 |
| 2022 | Major League Soccer | 26 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1586 |
| 2022 | World Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 106 |
| 2022 | Canadian Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2021 | Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Canadian Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | World Cup qualification CONCACAF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 |