Vakoun Issouf Bayo

Vakoun Issouf Bayo presses high as a primary forward, attacks space between lines, and checks runs behind the back line for Udinese. He thrives on quick layoffs to advancing midfielders and finishing moves. Bayo finishes moves under pressure. His career milestones include a breakout at Dunajská Streda with 22 goals in 32 matches, a spell at Celtic where he collected a domestic title, and a productive loan at Toulouse before moving to Udinese. The 2025 Serie A debut for Udinese marked a turning point as he adapted to a target-man role. Vakoun Issouf Bayo, as a centre-forward, links play with one-touch layoffs and attacks the back post, while shielding the ball to hold up against pressure. The Ivory Coast national team involvement in 2025/26 included appearances at the Africa Cup of Nations.