Yahia Fofana
GK
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Aug 21, 2000 (25)
Right
6'4"
196 lb
One save in loss
Fofana had one save and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat versus Norway.
Analysis: Fofana faced only three shots during Tuesday's loss and stopped one of them. That wasn't enough on a day when the team in front of him just couldn't score effectively. Fofana wasn't particularly bad, and the winning goal was a close-range finish by Erling Haaland, but this will still be a disappointing defeat in the first knockout round.
Clean sheet against Curacao
Fofana registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Thursday's 2-0 victory against Curacao.
Analysis: Fofana would not have much to do in net Thursday, as the goalie only made two saves while earning his team a clean sheet. This marks his second clean sheet of the World Cup, as he also earned one in their opener against Ecuador. He will now prepare for the knockout stage round of 32 match against either Norway or France, likely to have much more work to do against either opponent.
Concedes twice versus Germany
Fofana made five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Germany.
Analysis: Fofana parried away a few menacing shots but could do little on two neat finishes by Deniz Undav, who nudged it home from point-blank range on a cross and then was left open in the box in the stoppage time due to a poor offside trap. Fofana hadn't conceded in the opener. He has made five saves and two clearances in two games. The Ivory Coast will face Curacao on Thursday to close the group stage.
Makes one save in win
Fofana recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Ecuador.
Analysis: Fofana was lucky to keep a clean sheet, as Ecuador hit the woodwork twice, but when called upon, he responded. He'll have another big chance of keeping a clean sheet when facing Curacao in the final group-stage match, but there's a tough test before that in Germany, who scored seven goals past the Caribbean nation, on Saturday.
Starting goalie for Ivory Coast
Fofana has been named in Ivory Coast's World Cup squad and is expected to start every fixture as coach Emerse Fae's first choice in goal.
Analysis: Fofana ended the season having played 2,430 minutes for Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig, establishing himself as a reliable and commanding presence between the posts. The keeper brings the experience and composure needed to lead the Elephants' defensive unit throughout what promises to be a demanding group stage. Fofana heads into the World Cup as the undisputed number one and a key figure in Ivory Coast's defensive setup.
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