Top 20 highest-earning footballers of 2011

By Lin Liyao
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   Yaya Touré, Manchester City

   2011 earnings: €13.8 million

 


Yaya Touré, one of the 'Top 20 highest-earning footballers of 2011' by China.org.cn

Yaya Touré [zimbio.com]

Yaya Touré, born in 1983, is an Ivorian footballer who currently plays for Manchester City as a midfielder. Traditionally a defensive midfielder, he has been used more as an attacking midfielder by his coach now. Touré joined ASEC Mimosas youth academy in 1996, became the first player from Côte d'Ivoire to play for Barcelona in 2007, and then transferred to Manchester City in 2009. Touré has participated in many international matches for Côte d'Ivoire, representing the team in their appearances in 2006 and 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, and the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup.


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