Franck Kanouté
Elimane Franck Kanouté | |
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| Born | December 13, 1998 Senegal |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Known for | Midfielder for Radnički Niš and Senegal national team |
Elimane Franck Kanouté (born 13 December 1998) is a professional footballer from Senegal who currently operates as a midfielder for the Serbian outfit Radnički Niš.
Club career
Kanouté made his initial appearance in Serie B playing for Pescara on 8 September 2017, facing off against Frosinone. On 1 August 2019, he moved on loan to Cosenza for the duration of the 2019–2020 season.
He secured a contract with Belgian club Cercle Brugge on 1 September 2020, committing until 2024. His inaugural goal for Cercle came on 17 October during a commanding 5–2 triumph over Gent, where he was assisted by Kylian Hazard.
On 14 July 2022, Kanouté was loaned out to French side Sochaux.
Later, on 19 June 2023, he transferred to Serbian team Partizan, marking him as the second Senegalese player to join the club following Lamine Diarra.
International career
Kanouté earned his first cap for the Senegal national team in a 1–0 victory against Guinea Bissau during the qualifiers for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on 15 November 2020.