David Datro Fofana (born 22 December 2002) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Swiss Super League club Servette.
Club career Early career Fofana began his career in the Ivory Coast with Abidjan City, before joining AFAD on loan in 2019. He was heavily scouted by French, Belgian and Norwegian clubs. On 2 February 2021, Fofana signed a professional contract with Norwegian club Molde on a free transfer, signing for four years. He debuted with Molde in a 3–3 UEFA Europa League tie with Hoffenheim on 18 February 2021, scoring his side's third goal in the 74th minute.
Chelsea On 28 December 2022, it was announced that Fofana would join English Premier League side Chelsea on 1 January 2023. On 8 January 2023, Fofana came off the bench to make his Chelsea debut in a 4–0 loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup.
Loan to Union Berlin On 11 July 2023, Chelsea announced that Fofana would join Bundesliga side Union Berlin on a season-long loan. He was recalled by Chelsea on 11 January 2024.
Loan to Burnley Two days after returning to Chelsea, Fofana was loaned to fellow Premier League club Burnley until the end of the season. On 3 February 2024, he scored his first goals for Burnley by netting a brace in a 2–2 draw against Fulham. On 21 May 2024, Burnley confirmed the player was returning to Chelsea.
Loan to Göztepe On 13 September 2024, Fofana was loaned to newly-promoted Turkish club Göztepe until the end of the 2024–25 season. On 3 February 2025, Chelsea recalled Fofana back from his loan due to an injury keeping him out for the remainder of the season.
Loan to Fatih Karagümrük On 13 September 2025, Fofana was loaned to another newly-promoted Süper Lig club Fatih Karagümrük until the end of the 2025–26 season.
Loan to Strasbourg On 2 February 2026, Fofana signed for Ligue 1 club Strasbourg on loan for the remainder of the season.
Servette On 31 August 2026, Fofana joined Swiss Super League club Servette on permanent basis, signing a contract until 2030.
International career Fofana made his international debut with the Ivory Coast national team in a 2–0 CHAN 2020 loss to Niger on 22 September 2019. On 22 March 2023, Fofana was the captain of the Ivory Coast's U23 national team in a friendly game against Morocco U23, which Ivory Coast won 3–2.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMolde2021Eliteserien18031—512622022Eliteserien241553—1043922Total421584—1556524Chelsea2022–23Premier League3010—0040Union Berlin (loan)2023–24Bundesliga12110—41172Burnley (loan)2023–24Premier League154———154Göztepe (loan)2024–25Süper Lig9200——92Fatih Karagümrük (loan)2025–26Süper Lig13622——158Strasbourg (loan)2025–26Ligue 15030—1090Career total99281560020613440
International
+Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsIvory Coast201910202220Total30
Honours Molde Eliteserien: 2022 Norwegian Cup: 2021–22
Individual Eliteserien Young Player of the Month: July 2022 Turkish Football Federation Fair Play Behavior Award of the Month October 2025
References
External links Profile at the Chelsea F.C. website
Molde FK profile