Wilfried Singo

Wilfried Stephane Singo (born 25 December 2000) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ligue 1 club Monaco and the Ivory Coast national team.

Early career
A youth product of Denguélé, Singo joined Torino in the summer of 2019 where he was assigned to the under-19 squad coached by Federico Coppitelli. Initially deployed as a centre back, he was progressively shifted to the right full-back position over the course of the season.

Torino
On 1 August 2019, Singo made his senior debut with Torino under Walter Mazzarri in a 4–1 UEFA Europa League win over Debreceni. He made his Serie A debut with the club on 27 June 2020, in a 4–2 away loss against Cagliari. In his first start for the club, he scored his first senior goal in the penultimate round of the season at home against Roma.

Monaco
On 17 August 2023, Singo officially joined Ligue 1 side Monaco for an undisclosed fee, signing a five-year contract with the Monégasque club.

International career
Singo represented the Ivory Coast U20s for 2019 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations qualification matches in 2018. He debuted for the senior Ivory Coast national football team in a friendly 2–1 win over Burkina Faso on 5 June 2021.

Singo was a member of the Ivory Coast's squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics, making four appearances as the nation reached the quarter-finals of the Men's football tournament.

In December 2023, Singo was named in the Ivory Coast's squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and ended up winning the tournament.

Style of play
Singo primarily plays as a right wing-back or right full-back, but he previously played as a central defender. He possesses notable pace and strength as well as good individual technique.

Honours
Ivory Coast
 * Africa Cup of Nations: 2023