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Ismael Konate (born 29 March 2003) is an footballer who plays as a forward for Empoli. Born in Ivory Coast, he is an Italy youth international.

Career

As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of Serie A side Milan, before joining the youth academy of Italian side Lecco. In 2020, he joined the youth academy of Italian side Cagliari and was promoted to the club's first team in 2024. On 24 September 2024, he debuted for them during a 1-2 away loss to Torino in the Coppa Italia.

Style of play

Konate plays as a forward and is known for his speed and versatility. Italian news website Sprint e Sport wrote in 2024 that "his physical structure and excellent technique make him a player capable of attacking the depth effectively".

References

1. "Chi è Ismael Konate: dall'Isola all'Empoli per stupire" [Who is Ismael Konate: from Isola to Empoli to amaze] (in Italian). MondoPrimavera. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
2. "Chi è Ismael Konate, il talentino 2006 dell'Empoli lanciato da D'Aversa" [Who is Ismael Konate, the 2006 Empoli talent launched by D'Aversa] (in Italian). Numero Diez. 26 October 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
3. "Il 2006 appare dal nulla e debutta a testa alta contro il Napoli di Conte, è nata una stella" [A 2006 appears out of nowhere and debuts with his head held high against Conte's Napoli, a star is born] (in Italian). Sprint e Sport. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2025.

External links

• Ismael Konate at Soccerway

[[Category:Empoli FC

• 2003 births
• Living people
• Italian people of Ivorian descent
• Men's association football forwards
• Italy men's youth international footballers
• Italian men's footballers
• Serie A players
• 21st-century Italian sportsmen