Rayan Fofana (born 12 February 2006) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Le Havre on loan from Lens. Born in France, he plays for the Ivory Coast national team.
Career A youth product of Espérance Paris 19e and Lens, Fofana signed his first professional contract with Lens on 30 October 2024 until 2027. He made his senior and professional debut for Lens in a 4–3 Ligue 1 loss to Le Havre on 1 March 2025. Later that year, on 24 August, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 away win over Le Havre.
On 31 August 2026, Fofana was loaned by Le Havre for the season.
International Career In 2026, Fofana switched his allegiance to represent the Ivory Coast national team, and was called up by head coach Hervé Renard for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against Ghana and Somalia, and the friendly against Cameroon on 24, 29 September and 3 October 2026.
Personal life Born in France, Fofana is of Ivorian descent and holds dual French-Ivorian citizenship.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLens B2023–24National 370———702024–25National 3132———132Total202———202Lens2024–25Ligue 120———202025–26Ligue 124541——2862026–27Ligue 10000001010Total265410010316Le Havre (loan)2026–27Ligue 13100——31Career total498410010549
Honours Lens Coupe de France: 2025–26 Trophée des Champions: 2026
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