Jean Michaël Seri has often been compared to Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kanté because of their similar build. Although Seri has similar energy and work output as the France midfielder, his playing style is very different from Kanté’s. Seri uses his tremendous energy to propel his team with his massive reach and races from midfield. His excellent performances in the center of the park helped netter secure high placings in the French league and helped earn Seri a move to Fulham .

Born name

Jean Michael Seri

nickname

Galla

Sun sign

Krebs

Place of birth

Grand Béréby, Ivory Coast

Residence

London, England, United Kingdom

nationality

training

Jean Michaël Seri began his football journey in 2001 by participating in an academy opened by Ivorian footballer Cyril Domoraud. In 2007 he joined the youth setup of Abidjan club Africa Sports d’Abidjan .

occupation

Professional soccer player

family

• Father – unknown
• mother – unknown
• Siblings – unknown

Manager

Jean Michaël Seri is represented by Franklin Mala.

Position

Central midfielder, attacking midfielder

Shirt Number

14 – ASEC Mimosas

88 – FC Paços de Ferreira

6 – OGC Nice, Ivory Coast

24 – Fulham FC

5 – Ivory Coast

To build

Athletic

Height

167,5 cm (5 ft 6 in)

weight

65 kg or 143 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Jean Michaël Seri prefers to keep his personal life away from the spotlight. However, in July 2017, he shared a picture of his wife on his official Instagram account, but he has refrained from revealing his wife’s identity. One of his Instagram posts also states that he also fathered a child.

race/ethnicity

Schwarz

He is of African descent.

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

Schwarz

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

short height

brand promotion

Jean Michaël Seri has not endorsed any brand yet.

Known for

His solid performances for the French club, nice . He has made 123 appearances for the club and was considered a key component of the side that managed to top his weight in the French league.

First football game

In 2010, Jean Michaël Seri made his professional debut with ASEC mimosas , the most successful club in Ivory Coast. He made 16 appearances in his first season with the club.

In August 2015 he made his first appearance for nett in Ligue 1 against Monaco. He played the whole game but failed to save his team from a 2-1 loss.

In August 2018 he made his competitive debut for Fulham in the Premier League home game against Kristallpalast. His team lost 2-0.

In September 2015, he made his first international start for Ivory Coast national team in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone . The match ended goalless.

Strengthen

• pass
• Vision
• through bullets
• long shots
• Dribbling
• reading the game

weaknesses

• tackle
• Strength
• dogfights

Jean Michaël Seri favorite things

• Role Model – Xavi
• Inspiration – Marcelo Gallardo

Jean Michaël Seri facts

1. In November 2012 he was signed by Portuguese giants FC Porto on a loan deal. He had impressed their scouts, but club management wanted to see his achievements up close before offering him a permanent contract.
2. He found it difficult to influence the senior team, so he was relegated to the reserves. He made 19 appearances for the club’s second team.
3. In August 2013 he joined another Portuguese club Paços de Ferreira on a 3-year contract as a free agent.
4. In June 2015, nett paid a referral fee of €1 million for Seri’s signature. It would prove to be one of the best bargains of the season in the French league.
5. In September 2015, he scored his professional goal for nett in a 4–1 Ligue 1 away win over Saint-Étienne.
6. At the end of the 2016–2017 season, he was named to the UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year .
7. In August 2017, Seri issued an angry statement against Nette as he accused his club bosses of breaking their word and pursuing his dream of moving to Barcelona . The club had rejected the Catalan club’s €40m transfer offer.
8. After working for big English clubs like Chelsea , Manchester United , and Arsenal , he moved to Fulham The transfer was seen as a major coup by the newly promoted team.
9. In August 2018, Seri scored an impressive long-distance goal with his 4-2 win at Burnley . It was also his first goal for his new team.
10. In November 2015, he scored his first international goal when he scored in his team’s 3–0 win over Liberia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2nd Round second leg.
11. Follow Jean Michaël Seri on Instagram.