Aïssatou Tounkara (born 16 March 1995) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender for Première Ligue club Fleury, on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, and the France national team.[citation needed] On 10 August 2022, Tounkara joined English Women's Super League side Manchester United on a two-year contract.Tounkara was a titular along the whole tournament and played the final match in which France defeated North Korea on penalties and became champions.In August 2014, Tounkara was called to represent France U20 at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Canada.[10] On 7 July 2023, Tounkara replaced the injured Amandine Henry in France's squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.