ISMAËL KONÉ
Midfielder · Sassuolo · Serie A
“Relentless box-to-box engine who presses on instinct.”
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Relentless box-to-box engine who presses on instinct.
6 GPS components
GoalPost value
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What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s. Relentless box-to-box engine who presses on instinct.
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
78%
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GoalPost verdict
Relentless box-to-box engine who presses on instinct.
Impact
Useful
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
24-27
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
25Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
63Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
26Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
77Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Direct threat
Movement
Counter attacks
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.16
0.64
per 90
0.29
25%
63%
0.77
1.7
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.16
season rate
Shots / 90
0.64
shot volume
Shot accuracy
46%
11/24 on target
Conversion
25%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.63
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
0.77
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
I. Koné plays like a midfielder who never lets the game settle. From the GoalPost read, he is a box-to-box presence built on high-intensity pressing, constantly closing space, jumping passing lanes, and snapping into duels before opponents can build rhythm. He is still developing, but the profile is clear: energetic, direct, and always looking to turn defensive pressure into forward momentum.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
For Canada at World Cup 2026, he matters because he brings edge and urgency to the middle of the pitch. In a squad that will need legs, discipline, and relentless work without the ball, Koné offers the kind of pressing-minded midfield presence that can change the tone of a game.
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Analysis overview
I. Koné plays like a midfielder who never lets the game settle. From the GoalPost read, he is a box-to-box presence built on high-intensity pressing, constantly closing space, jumping passing lanes, and snapping into duels before opponents can build rhythm. He is still developing, but the profile is clear: energetic, direct, and always looking to turn defensive pressure into forward momentum.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
0.64
SoT / 90
0.29
Accuracy
46%
Conversion
25%
Goal Threat coverage is not available for this player yet, so this card shows only raw shooting rates.
Source context
Role read
Midfielder
Primary scouting role derived from position and season profile.
Availability
Flagged
Current profile carries an injury flag.
Coverage
2 recent matches
Recent match-form rows are loaded for performance and trend surfaces.
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Ball carrying impact
Drives progress through pace and close control.
Finishing impact
Converts chances at a rate above role expectation.
Creative impact
Creates chances through runs and combinations.
Defensive impact
Presses and recovers possession effectively.
Clutch factor
Delivers in high-pressure and big moments.
Scouting summary
Relentless box-to-box engine who presses on instinct.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CONCACAF Gold Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 6.90 |
 Friendlies | 7 | 0 | 0 | 483 | 6.97 |
 Coppa Italia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 7.6 |
 Serie A | 35 | 6 | 0 | 2,756 | 7.03 |
| Total | 45 | 6 | 0 | 3,393 | 7.13 |
Form (last 2 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.16
Shots
0.64
per 90
Shots on target
0.24
Conversion %
25%
Dribbles
63%
Key passes
0.77
Pass accuracy
76%
Fouls won
1.67
per 90
Def actions
1.70
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18 |  Qatar | World Cup | W6-0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Jun 12 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | World Cup | D1-1 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
Serie A2,756 (81%)Friendlies483 (14%)Coppa Italia84 (2%)CONCACAF Gold Cup70 (2%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Canada | World Cup | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 6.78 |
| 2025/26 |  Sassuolo | Serie A | 45 | 6 | 0 | 0.13 | 7.03 |
| 2024/25 |  Rennes | Ligue 1 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0.03 | 6.87 |
| 2023/24 |  Watford | Championship | 50 | 5 | 3 | 0.16 | 6.97 |
| 2022/23 |  CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | 60 | 5 | 5 | 0.17 | 6.79 |
Career highlights
Canadian Championship
2021
Career timeline detail
Sassuolo
2025 – 2026
Apps
45
Goals
6
Assists
0
Minutes
3,393
Competition breakdown
| Serie A | 45 app | 6 g | 7.03 |
Goal timeline
6 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
Canada
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
7.03
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
Canada
Group context
Tournament overview
For Canada at World Cup 2026, he matters because he brings edge and urgency to the middle of the pitch. In a squad that will need legs, discipline, and relentless work without the ball, Koné offers the kind of pressing-minded midfield presence that can change the tone of a game.
Appearances
3
Best finish
Group
FIFA rank
27
Titles
0
Canada · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
70
Avg rating
7.03
Minutes
3,393
G/A 90
0.16
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Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
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Canada · fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24 | Switzerland | BC Place | 7:00 PM |
| Jun 18 | Qatar | BC Place | 10:00 PM |
| Jun 12 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | BMO Field | 7:00 PM |
I. Koné · projection status
Awaiting forecast/awards feed
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