Manu Koné

Manu Koné of Roma was born in Colombes, France on 17 May 2001 (age 25).

Manu Koné, born on 17 May 2001 (age 25), is a French central midfielder with Roma. His first clear senior footprint came at Toulouse, where his most productive league season was 2020–2021: 36 league appearances and three goals.

Roma now use him as a regular part of their midfield rather than a fringe option. In 2025–2026 he has made 28 Serie A appearances, scoring two league goals, with one Coppa Italia outing and seven in the Europa League taking him to 36 appearances and two goals across all competitions.

His current market value is around £42.5m, according to Transfermarkt. Koné remains an established first-team player at Roma, with his career still centred on steady involvement at a high level rather than headline-making numbers.

📈 Key stats and insights

Manu Koné started all 28 of his Serie A appearances in 2025-26

Manu Koné scored 2 Serie A goals for Roma in 2025-26

Manu Koné made 7 Europa League appearances in 2025-26

Manu Koné joined Roma permanently for €15m after an initial loan

Manu Koné's market value is listed at €50.00m

Last updated 28 May 2026. Send feedback

Manu Koné stats

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Centre Midfield
Primary Position: Midfielder
Position

Manu Koné

CM

1.85m (6ft)
Height: 17
Squad Number: 80kg (12st 8lb)
Weight: 17 May 2001 (age 25)
Date of Birth: Colombes
Birthplace: France 🇫🇷
Country of Birth: Roma
Team: France 🇫🇷
National Team: £42.5m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

📊 Season stats

Team: Roma
Serie A 2025 - 2026
Games: 28
Starting: 28
Substitute: -
Unused: 10
Utilisation: 74%
Goals: 2
Yellows: 2
Reds: -

Team: Roma
Coppa Italia 2025 - 2026
Games: 1
Starting: -
Substitute: 1
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Roma
Europa League 2025 - 2026
Games: 7
Starting: 5
Substitute: 2
Unused: 3
Utilisation: 70%
Goals: -
Yellows: 1
Reds: -

Manu Koné was a fixed league starter for Roma in 2025-26, making 28 Serie A appearances and starting every one. Two goals and two yellow cards point to a central midfielder used for continuity and structure rather than attacking output, while seven Europa League appearances and one in the Coppa Italia show he stayed involved across competitions.

📋 Career stats

Team: Roma
Season 2026 - 2027
Country: Italy 🇮🇹
Games: -
Goals: -

Team: Roma
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: Italy 🇮🇹
Games: 28
Goals: 2

Team: Roma
Season 2024 - 2025
Country: Italy 🇮🇹
Games: 34
Goals: 2

Team: Borussia Monchengladbach
Season 2023 - 2024
Country: Germany 🇩🇪
Games: 22
Goals: 1

Team: Borussia Monchengladbach
Season 2022 - 2023
Country: Germany 🇩🇪
Games: 30
Goals: 1

Team: Borussia Monchengladbach
Season 2021 - 2022
Country: Germany 🇩🇪
Games: 27
Goals: 2

Team: Toulouse
Season 2020 - 2021
Country: France 🇫🇷
Games: 36
Goals: 3

Team: Toulouse
Season 2019 - 2020
Country: France 🇫🇷
Games: 13
Goals: -

Team: Toulouse
Season 2018 - 2019
Country: France 🇫🇷
Games: 1
Goals: -

Koné's route has been a steady climb from Toulouse to Borussia Monchengladbach and then Roma. The available record points to gradual progression rather than churn – three senior clubs, regular moves up in level, and goals recorded in every season from 2020-21 onward.

💰 Transfers

Team: Roma
1 July 2025
From: Borussia Monchengladbach
Type: Fee (£15m)

Team: Roma
29 August 2024
From: Borussia Monchengladbach
Type: Loan

Team: Borussia Monchengladbach
1 July 2021
From: Toulouse
Type: Fee (£8.1m)

Team: Toulouse
1 July 2016
Type: Trainee

The transfer history shows a clear rise in valuation. Koné entered Toulouse as a trainee, moved to Borussia Monchengladbach for €8.1m in 2021, then joined Roma on loan in 2024 before the deal became permanent for €15m in 2025. A listed market value of €50.00m suggests Roma secured him below his current valuation.

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🔗 External links

Manu Koné on Transfermarkt