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Ivorian footballer Yaya Toure has a net worth of $70 million. He plays primarily as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Côte d'Ivoire national team. Touré is renowned for his combined speed, passing ability and physical power with technique. Touré began his playing career at Ivorian club, ASEC Mimosas, where he made his début aged 18. His performances attracted attention from Europe, playing for clubs in minor European leagues. Touré played for Waasland-Beveren in Belgium, FC Metalurh Donetsk in Ukraine, Olympiacos F.C. in Greece and then AS Monaco FC in France. He is the younger brother of his Côte d'Ivoire and Manchester City teammate Kolo Touré.

Toure has played a critical role in Manchester City’s charge towards what they hope will be a first Premier League title since 1968. He joined the club from Barcelona in 2010, trebling his wages to north of £200,000 a week and getting to play alongside his brother, Kolo. He will be banking more than £5m after tax from his club earnings alone.France Football magazine's 2012 highest-paid players put his gross annual earnings at £11.9 million.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2013

Sponsorship

Earnings from endorsements

$2,500,000

2013

Salary

Earnings from salary/winnings

$19,200,000

2012

Salary

Earnings from salary/winnings

$15,000,000

2012

Contract

Four-year contract extension with Manchester City

$75,000,000

2011

Sponsorship

Earnings from endorsements

$2,500,000

2011

Salary

Earnings from salary/winnings

$16,600,000

2009

Contract

Five-year contract with Manchester City

$40,000,000