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Gervinho, born Gervais Yao Kouassi, made his international debut for Ivory Coast in 2007. He earned his first call-up to the national team under coach Henri Michel and went on to become a prominent figure in the Ivorian squad. Gervinho's impressive performances at club level, particularly with Le Mans and Lille in France, caught the attention of the national selectors and solidified his place in the Ivory Coast team.