Moise Kean

Moise Kean is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Fiorentina and the Italy national team.

Moise Kean is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Fiorentina and the Italy national team. Born in Vercelli in 2000, he came through Juventus’s youth system and became one of the youngest players to debut for the club’s first team. He has also played in Serie A, the Premier League, and Ligue 1.

Early life and youth career

Moise Kean was born in Vercelli, Italy, on 28 February 2000 and is of Ivorian descent. He joined Juventus’s youth academy and progressed rapidly through the club’s development system.

Club career

Kean made his professional debut for Juventus on 19 November 2016 at age 16, becoming the first player born in the 2000s to appear in the UEFA Champions League. He scored his first Serie A goal as the first player born in the 21st century to score in Italy’s top flight. He has played for Juventus, Hellas Verona, Everton, Paris Saint-Germain, and Fiorentina. He returned to Fiorentina in 2024 and continued to play as a forward in Serie A.

International career

Kean has represented Italy at senior level. He has scored for the national team and is considered one of the country’s notable young attacking players.

Playing style

Kean is described as a quick, physically strong, and technically capable forward. He is known for pace, aerial ability, movement off the ball, and the ability to play centrally or in wider attacking roles. He primarily plays as a centre forward but can also operate as a second striker or winger.