Ismaël Konaté

Ismaël Konaté is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Lecco on loan from Empoli. Born in Ivory Coast, he is an Italy youth international.

Club career

As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of Serie A side AC Milan, before joining the youth academy of Italian side Lecco. In 2020, he joined the youth academy of Italian side Cagliari and was promoted to the club's first team in 2024. On 24 September 2024, he debuted for them during a 1-2 away loss to Torino in the Coppa Italia.
On 30 January 2026, Konaté was loaned by Lecco.

International career

Konaté represented Italy at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where they were eliminated at the Round of 16.

Style of play

Konaté plays as a forward and is known for his speed and versatility. Italian news website Sprint e Sport wrote in 2024 that "his physical structure and excellent technique make him a player capable of attacking the depth effectively".