When A Midfielder Outscored All The Strikers By Simply NEVER Missing...
Daily Dose Of Football・15 minutes read
Yaya Touré, despite his exceptional performance and accolades, felt underappreciated by Manchester City, leading to tensions with Pep Guardiola and his agent Dimitry Seluk. His career was marked by controversy, declining goal tally, and accusations of racism, culminating in his exclusion from games, but Guardiola eventually won the Champions League, dispelling any curses according to Dimitry.
Insights
- Yaya Touré's exceptional 2014 season, scoring 20 league goals from just 27 shots on target without missing a big chance, highlighted his remarkable efficiency and skill, surpassing the achievements of other notable players like Firmino, Hazard, or Dzeko.
- Despite his significant contributions to Manchester City, Yaya Touré felt undervalued and unappreciated by the club, culminating in public disputes over his birthday celebration and a strained relationship with manager Pep Guardiola, showcasing the complexities of player-club dynamics and personal recognition in professional football.
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Recent questions
How many league goals did Yaya Touré score in 2014?
20
What was Yaya Touré's shooting accuracy in 2014?
27 shots on target
Which club did Yaya Touré feel underappreciated by?
Manchester City
Who played a significant role in Yaya Touré's career decisions?
Dimitry Seluk
What was Yaya Touré's relationship with Pep Guardiola like?
Strained
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Summary
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Yaya Touré: Exceptional Career and Struggles
- Yaya Touré had an exceptional 2014 season, scoring 20 league goals, more than Firmino, Hazard, or Dzeko ever did.
- He did not miss a single big chance that season, scoring those 20 goals from just 27 shots on target, a remarkable feat.
- Despite his outstanding performance, Yaya felt underappreciated by Manchester City, even claiming they didn't acknowledge his birthday.
- Yaya's career was tumultuous, with his agent Dimitry Seluk playing a significant role in his decisions and moves between clubs.
- Yaya's journey to Europe began when his brother Kolo convinced coaches in the Ivory Coast of Yaya's talent, leading to his move to Beveren in Belgium.
- Yaya's career saw him move through various clubs, including Arsenal, Olympiacos, AS Monaco, and eventually Barcelona.
- Yaya's time at Barcelona was marked by a strained relationship with Pep Guardiola, leading to his departure from the club.
- Yaya's move to Manchester City in 2010 proved pivotal, with his performances helping the team secure their first league title in 44 years.
- Under manager Pellegrini, Yaya excelled in a box-to-box role, becoming a key player for City and leading them to their second league title.
- Yaya's exceptional season included him scoring 20 Premier League goals, becoming only the second midfielder after Lampard to achieve this feat.
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Yaya Toure: African Player, Controversy, and Curse
- Yaya Toure, despite his exceptional midfield performance and record 4th African Player Of The Year award, felt unappreciated and overlooked as the greatest African player in history, leading to the infamous birthday cake incident where his agent, Dimitry, criticized Manchester City for not celebrating Yaya's birthday.
- Yaya faced criticism from fans for his declining goal tally, despite his role as a midfielder, and lost out on a historic 5th African Player Of The Year award to Aubameyang. His agent, Dimitry, constantly stirred up controversies and tensions with Guardiola, leading to Yaya's exclusion from games and the Champions League.
- Yaya's frustration with lack of game time and Dimitry's provocations culminated in accusations of racism against Guardiola, with his agent even warning of an African curse on Guardiola. Despite Yaya's career downturn and Dimitry's antics, Guardiola eventually won the Champions League, leading Dimitry to claim the curse had been lifted.
