Ismaël Kenneth Jordan Koné is a professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Sassuolo, on loan from Ligue 1 club Marseille, and represents the Canada national team.
Koné speaks French and English. Both of his parents—his father, Salifou Koné, and his mother, Suzanne Diomandé—were born in Yopougon, Ivory Coast. In 2010, when he was seven years old, his family moved from Abidjan to Montréal, where he grew up playing soccer. Off the field, he enjoys basketball. Growing up, his favourite players and teams included Neymar Jr. and Chelsea FC, while his other sporting favourites included Kevin Durant, Patrick Kane, and the Baltimore Ravens.
Internationally, Koné has represented Canada at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, helped the team win the Concacaf Final Round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (2021–22), earned a Concacaf Silver Medal in the 2022–23 Nations League, and contributed to Canada’s fourth-place finish at the CONMEBOL Copa América USA 2024.
At club level, Koné has played professionally in Canada, England, and France, gaining experience across multiple leagues before joining Sassuolo in Italy. He is recognized for his technical ability, vision, and attacking creativity from midfield, making him a key contributor for both club and country.