World Cup 2026: Why Christ Inao Could Become One of the Tournament's Breakout Stars

Christ Inao Oulaï, a 20-year-old Trabzonspor midfielder, is one of Ivory Coast's young talents for the 2026 World Cup. Trained at the JMG Academy in Abidjan, he was recruited by Trabzonspor in 2025 after a stint at SC Bastia. With a 92.93% pass completion rate at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and a standout performance against France, he has established himself as a complete midfielder. His first season in Turkey also allowed him to become a key player.