Wilfried Bony Picks Yaya Toure Over Drogba as Best Teammate Ever

Former Stoke City striker Wilfried Bony has revealed that Manchester City legend Yaya Toure stands out as the best teammate he ever played with, edging out Chelsea icon Didier Drogba.

Bony shared the dressing room with both Ivorian greats during his time with the Ivory Coast national team and also alongside Toure at Manchester City, where he featured with elite players such as David Silva and Sergio Aguero.

Speaking on the Obi One podcast, the 37-year-old striker explained that while Drogba remains one of Africa’s greatest forwards, Toure’s intelligence and physical dominance made him exceptional on the pitch.

“I will choose Yaya Toure. I can imagine Didier Drogba will not be happier,” Bony said. “Yaya Toure’s IQ is good. When you see him, he looks slow, but when he decides to run, he looks like a machine… he is strong, fast and very clever.”

Bony added that as fellow strikers, he and Drogba naturally relied on teammates who could create chances, hinting that playing styles influenced his choice.

Opinion:
Bony’s selection may surprise some fans, especially given Drogba’s legendary status in African football, but it highlights how midfield brilliance often shapes a team’s success behind the scenes. Yaya Toure’s ability to control tempo, break lines, and influence games from deep positions made him a rare complete midfielder.

The debate also reflects the beauty of football perspectives — greatness is often defined not just by trophies or fame, but by the impact players have on those who share the pitch with them. In many ways, Bony’s praise reminds fans that football intelligence and leadership can be just as unforgettable as goals and headlines.