Ivorian · Bingerville, Ivory Coast · Born 10 December 1989Swansea City's powerful Ivorian striker who set a Premier League goals record for the club before becoming one of City's most expensive signings.
Wilfried Bony won the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast in 2015 and became Swansea City's record Premier League goalscorer, his powerful physical presence and clinical finishing making him one of the most feared African strikers in the division during his peak. He later had spells at Manchester City and back at Swansea, remaining a key figure for the Ivory Coast national team across multiple tournament campaigns.
Being Swansea City's Premier League record goalscorer
His goal record at Swansea attracted the attention of Manchester City, who paid £25 million — then a record fee for a Welsh club.
Did You Know?How They Played
Physical striker with strong aerial ability and clinical finishing
Lasting Impact
Bony established himself as one of the most successful African strikers in Premier League history during the mid-2010s.
Career Honours
- AFCON 2015
- Swansea PL record scorer
- Africa Cup of Nations 2015
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Académie de l'ASEC | 2005–2007 | — | 34 | #11 |
| Manchester City | 2015–2017 | 46 | 10 | — |
| Swansea City | 2013–2015 | 70 | 34 | — |
| Issia Wazi | 2007–2008 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sparta Prague | 2009–2011 | 27 | 13 | — |
| Vitesse | 2011–2013 | 77 | 46 | — |
| Al-Ittihad | 2017–2019 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Al-Arabi | 2019–2021 | 0 | 0 | — |
| NEC | 2021–2022 | 28 | 3 | — |
 Ivory Coast | — | 60 | 11 | — |
Ivorian Athletes