Franck Kanouté


Elimane Franck Kanouté is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serbian club Radnički Niš.

Club career

Kanouté made his Serie B debut for Pescara on 8 September 2017 in a game against Frosinone. On 1 August 2019, he joined Cosenza on loan until 30 June 2020.
On 1 September 2020, Kanouté joined Cercle Brugge. He signed a contract until 2024. Kanouté scored his first goal for the club on 17 October in a 5–2 win over Gent after an assist from Kylian Hazard.
On 14 July 2022, Kanouté moved to Sochaux in France on loan.
On 19 June 2023, Kanouté signed for Partizan. He became the second Senegalese player to sign for the club after Lamine Diarra.

International career

Kanouté debuted for the Senegal national team in a 1–0 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification win over Guinea Bissau on 15 November 2020.