Gnantin Yann-Alexandre Gboho (born 14 January 2001) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or left winger for club Coventry City and the Ivory Coast national team. Born in Ivory Coast, he represented France at youth international level before switching his allegiance to his birth country.À la découverte de Yann Gboho, la nouvelle sensation du Stade Rennais footmercato.net
Club career Rennes On 24 May 2018, Gboho signed his first professional contract with Rennes. He made his debut for the club in the 2019 Trophée des Champions, losing 2–1 to Paris Saint-Germain on 3 August 2019. He scored his first Ligue 1 goal on 27 October 2019, a stoppage time winner in a 3–2 home victory over Toulouse.
Vitesse (loan) On 22 July 2021, Gboho joined Vitesse in the Netherlands on loan.
Cercle Brugge On 19 August 2022, Gboho signed a three-year contract with Cercle Brugge in Belgium.
Toulouse On 8 January 2024, Gboho returned to France, joining Ligue 1 side Toulouse for a reported fee of €2.5 million.
Coventry City On 4 September 2026, Gboho joined newly promoted Premier League club Coventry City for a fee in the region of £10.3 million. While the move was agreed prior to the 1 September deadline, it required ratification from FIFA before being confirmed on 4 September.
International career On 16 September 2026, Gboho was included in the Ivory Coast national team squad by newly appointed head coach Hervé Renard, marking his first call-up under Renard.
He made his debut against Somalia in the second matchday of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign. Coming on as a substitute, he replaced Franck Kessié in the 83rd minute and scored his first goal for Ivory Coast in the 89th minute, giving his side a 1–0 lead. Ivory Coast went on to win the match 2–0.
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsIvory Coast202611Total11
Ivory Coast score listed first, score column indicates score after each Gboho goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Yann GbohoNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition129 September 2026Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast 1–0 2–0 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
Personal life Gboho's uncle, Ambroise, is also a professional footballer, as are his cousins, Guéla and Désiré Doué.
References
External links
Stade Rennais Profile