Willy Boly

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Willy Boly is a French-Ivorian footballer born in 1991.

He plays as a centre-back and represents the Ivory Coast national team.

Boly made his Ligue 1 debut for AJ Auxerre in April 2011, quickly becoming a key player.

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Биография

Early Life

Willy-Arnaud Zobo Boly was born in 1991 in Melun, Seine-et-Marne, France, to Ivorian parents. He began his football journey at a young age, playing for various youth clubs and notably spending three years at the prestigious INF Clairefontaine academy, which is known for nurturing young talent in France.

Career

Boly made his professional debut with AJ Auxerre, where he signed his first contract in 2011. He quickly established himself as a key player, making his Ligue 1 debut on April 16, 2011, and scoring his first goal shortly thereafter. After four years at Auxerre, he moved to Portugal to join S.C. Braga in 2014, initially playing for their B-team. His career took a significant turn when he signed with FC Porto in 2016, although his time there was limited due to competition for places.

In July 2017, Boly joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan, reuniting with his former coach Nuno Espírito Santo. He played a crucial role in helping the team secure the EFL Championship title in the 2017-18 season. Boly later switched his international allegiance from France, where he had represented various youth teams, to the Ivory Coast, making his debut for the national team in 2020.

Legacy

Boly's contributions to his clubs and the national team have been recognized with several honors, including the Taça de Portugal with Braga and the Africa Cup of Nations title with the Ivory Coast in 2023. His performances earned him a spot in the PFA Team of the Year for the Championship in the 2017-18 season, highlighting his impact in English football.

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 24 September 2025

International

As of match played 10 October 2025

Scores and results list Ivory Coast's goal tally first. Score column indicates score after each Boly goal.

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Club career

Auxerre

Born in Melun, Seine-et-Marne, Boly played youth football for three clubs, also having a three-year spell at the INF Clairefontaine academy. He made his senior debut with AJ Auxerre's reserves and, in February 2011, he signed his first professional contract after agreeing to a three-year deal with an option for a fourth. On 16 April 2011, Boly made his Ligue 1 debut by playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 away win against Toulouse. He scored his first goal in the competition the following matchday, in a 1–1 home draw to Lens. Boly was an undisputed starter in the 2011–12 season (33 games, one goal), but the AJA were relegated to Ligue 2 after finishing last.

Braga

On 1 September 2014, Boly moved to Portugal and joined Braga on a four-year deal. He spent his first season with the B-team, in the Segunda Liga.

Porto

On 31 August 2016, Boly signed a five-year contract with Porto with a €45 million buyout clause. He played only eight competitive matches during his spell, including the 1–0 away loss against Juventus FC for the last-16 stage of the UEFA Champions League where he featured the second half after coming on as a substitute for André Silva.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

On 8 July 2017, Boly joined EFL Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers on a season-long loan, reuniting him with his former head coach Nuno Espírito Santo. He made his competitive debut for Wolverhampton on the opening day of the 2017–18 season in a 1–0 home win…

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International career

Born to Ivorian parents, Boly represented France at under-16, under-17 and under-19 levels. Boly switched to represent the Ivory Coast national team in 2020. He debuted for the Ivory Coast in a 2–1 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification win over Madagascar on 12 November 2020. On 28 December 2023, he was included in the list of twenty-seven Ivorian players selected by Jean-Louis Gasset to compete in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Boly was included in the list of Ivorian players selected by coach Emerse Faé to participate in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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