Wesley Fofana became the fourth most expensive defender in football history and the most expensive defender in Chelsea’s history following his £78 million move to Chelsea.
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Wesley Fofana Bio/Wiki
Wesley Fofana is a professional French footballer who plays as a defender for the Chelsea Premier League Club. He was born on 17 December 2000 to his Ivorian father and a French mother in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone, France. He is 6ft 3in tall. He is a Muslim.
CAREER—Fofana started playing football at six (6) for Repos Vitrolles. He signed his first professional contract with Saint-Etienne in May 2018 after being in the youth system in 2015. He made his first for the club in a 3-0 Ligue 1 win over Nice in May 2019.
Fofana then joined the Leicester English Premier League Club in October 2020, signing a five-year contract deal paid to Saint-Etienne at a reported fee of €36.5million. He made 38 appearances in his first season at Leicester City, helping the Foxes win the FA cup over Chelsea.
During a pre-season friendly match against Villarreal, Fofana suffered a broken leg. The French international missed most of the 2021-2022 season and made his injury return against Stade Rennes in the knockout stages of the UEFA conference on 17 March.
The aspiring young player then joined the Chelsea English Premier League Club in August 2022 on a seven-year contract deal at a reported initial fee of €70 million plus €5 million in add-ons. He made his first debut for the club in September 2021 in a 2-1 win against West Ham United in the Premier League.
| Real Name | Wesley Fofana |
| Nick Name | Wesley Fofana |
| Birthplace | Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone, France. |
| Date of Birthday | 17th December ,2000 |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | Ivorian, French |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Profession | Footballer, Defender |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Height | 6 ft 3 inches or 190 centimeters or 1.9meters |
| Weight: | 75 Kilogram |
| Foot | Right |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Twitter Handle | @lawestt |
| Instagram Handle | @lawestt |
Wesley Fofana Achievements
Wesley Fofana was named to the IFFHS Men’s World Youth (U20) Team for the year 2020. He also helped Leicester City win the 2020-2021 F. A Cup. He again helped Saint-Etienne win the Coupe de France runner-up for the year 2019-2020.
Wesley Fofana Net-Worth
Fofana’s current net worth is around $5 million. Fofana has a market value of $40 million. Following his £75 million to Chelsea, Wesley Fofana will earn £10.4 million a year and £200,000 a week.
Relationships Status
Wesley Fofana got married this summer in a secret wedding with his long-time girlfriend. Pictures of the wedding were all over the internet and social media. They have a child together.
Fofana has been able to keep the name of his wife and child from the public, but the young couples are often seen together.
Wesley Fofana Social Media Contacts
Wesley Fofana (@lawestt_) • Instagram photos and videos
FAQs
Who is Wesley Fofana’s girlfriend?
Wesley Fofana is married. However, he has kept the name of his wife away from the public spectacle.
What is Wesley Fofana’s age?
Wesley Fofana is 21 years old.
What is Wesley Fofana Height?
Wesley Fofana stands 6 Ft. 3 inches or 190 centimeters or 1.9 meters.
How many Children does Wesley Fofana have?
Wesley Fofana has one kid.
Where was Wesley Fofana born?
Fofana was born in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone, France.
