Ismael Doukoure starts processes to represent Ivory Coast

Strasbourg defender Ismaël Landry Doukouré has began administrative processes that will see him represent Ivory Coast in future.

The 22-year-old who was born in Lille France, is of Ivorian descent.

🚨 Ismaël Doukouré a réalisé les démarches administratives pour représenter les Éléphants de Côte d’Ivoire ! 🇨🇮 🐘

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— Séléphanto Football 🇨🇮 (@Selephanto) April 27, 2026

Doukouré who formerly played for French U-19, U-20, U21 and the Olympic team, went to the Consulate General of Côte d’Ivoire in Paris to initiate the process according to Séléphanto Football.

Ismaël Doukouré is of Ivorian descent

Doukouré’s output in the French Ligue 1 this season cannot be underestimated for his young age.

He has 22 out of a possible 30 appearances this campaign with a goal scored as Strasbourg sit in 8th on 46 points from 30 games.

He will add up to the growing list of dual citizenship players who have switched to play for the Elephants if his processes are ratified.

The three time African champions have already boast of Elye Wahi as well as Yann Gboho and Martial Godo.

Ange-Yoan Bony and Mohammed Diomande are already in the saddle of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations winners.