Overview
Ivory Coast is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the West African Zone B (WAFU-B) zone. The men's national team, known as the Elephants, has played 643 recorded internationals since 1960, winning 329 of them (51.2%).
Ivory Coast have won the Africa Cup of Nations 3 times (1992, 2015 and 2023) and also reached the final in 2006 and 2012.
They have played at the FIFA World Cup 4 times (2006, 2010, 2014 and 2026).
On current form our Elo rating places Ivory Coast 4th in Africa and 34th in the world.
With about 32.7 million people and its capital in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast has produced 870 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Ivorian footballers
Didier DrogbaIvory Coast · b. 1978
Yaya TouréIvory Coast · b. 1983
Kolo TouréIvory Coast · b. 1981
Salomon KalouIvory Coast · b. 1985
GervinhoIvory Coast · b. 1987
Franck KessiéIvory Coast · Atalanta BC
Seydou DoumbiaIvory Coast · b. 1985
Wilfried BonyIvory Coast · b. 1988
Wilfried ZahaIvory Coast · b. 1992
Eric BaillyIvory Coast · Columbus Crew
Emmanuel EbouéIvory Coast · b. 1983
Didier ZokoraIvory Coast · b. 1980
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Didier Drogba
- Abdoulaye Traoré
- Laurent Pokou
- Joël Tiéhi
- Ibrahima Bakayoko
- Yaya Touré
- Salomon Kalou
- Gervinho
Where Ivorian players play
104 active Ivorian players are currently at clubs outside Ivory Coast. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Ivory Coast
Main competitions: Ligue 1, Ligue 2.
- ASEC Mimosasfounded 1948
- Africa Sports d'Abidjanfounded 1947
- Stella Club d'Adjaméfounded 1953
- Stade d'Abidjanfounded 1936
- Séwé FCfounded 1977
- Issia Wazi FCfounded 1989
- Juventus de Yopougonfounded 1978
- Jeunesse Club d'Abidjanfounded 1932
- AS Denguéléfounded 1973
- Sabé Sports de Bouna
Where Ivorian footballers are born
24 Ivory Coast internationals were born abroad, most often in France (22), Norway (1), Germany (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Alassane Ouattara StadiumAbidjan
- Felix Houphouet Boigny StadiumPlateau
- Stade de la PaixBouaké
- stade Victor Biaka BodaGagnoa Department
- Charles Konan Banny StadiumYamoussoukro
- Amadou Gon Coulibaly StadiumKorhogo
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Ivory Coast. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Ivory Coast national team?
Ivory Coast are nicknamed the Elephants.
How many times have Ivory Coast won AFCON?
Ivory Coast have won the Africa Cup of Nations 3 times (1992, 2015 and 2023).
Have Ivory Coast played at the World Cup?
Yes, Ivory Coast have played at 4 World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014 and 2026).
Who is the top scorer for Ivory Coast?
In our match database, Didier Drogba leads with 31 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Ivorian footballer?
By international recognition, Didier Drogba is the best-known Ivorian footballer in our database, followed by Yaya Touré and Kolo Touré.
What is the biggest stadium in Ivory Coast?
Alassane Ouattara Stadium is the largest football stadium in Ivory Coast in our records, with a capacity of 60,000.