Max Gradel

Max-Alain Gradel (born 30 November 1987) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Turkish club Sivasspor and the Ivory Coast national team.

Born in Abidjan, Gradel began his career in France with Tours before moving to Leicester City in 2008. He spent three seasons with Leicester, making over 100 appearances and helping the club win promotion to the Premier League in 2009. In 2011, he joined Leeds United, where he spent two seasons before moving to Saint-Étienne in 2013.

Gradel spent three years with Saint-Étienne, making over 100 appearances and helping the club win the Coupe de la Ligue in 2013. In 2015, he joined Bournemouth, where he spent two seasons before moving to Toulouse in 2017.

Gradel has made over 40 appearances for the Ivory Coast national team, and has represented his country at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019. He was also part of the Ivory Coast squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015.

Gradel is a versatile player who can play on either wing or as a central striker. He is known for his pace, skill and goalscoring ability.

Here are some additional details about Max Gradel:

• He is the cousin of former Ivory Coast international footballer Bonaventure Kalou.
• He was named the Ivory Coast Footballer of the Year in 2015.
• He has scored over 100 goals in his professional career.
• He is a regular member of the Ivory Coast national team.
• He is known for his outspoken personality and his commitment to social justice.

Max Gradel is a talented and experienced footballer who has made a significant contribution to the Ivory Coast national team and to the clubs he has played for. He is a popular figure among fans and is respected by his fellow players.