Overview
Burkina Faso is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the West African Zone B (WAFU-B) zone. The men's national team, known as the Stallions, has played 467 recorded internationals since 1960, winning 165 of them (35.3%).
Burkina Faso have played at 14 AFCON finals without winning the title, finishing runners-up in 2013.
On current form our Elo rating places Burkina Faso 11th in Africa and 84th in the world.
With about 24.1 million people and its capital in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso has produced 276 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Burkinabé footballers
Wilfried SanouBurkina Faso · b. 1984
Bertrand TraoréBurkina Faso · Aston Villa F.C.
Edmond TapsobaBurkina Faso · Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Bakary KonéBurkina Faso · b. 1988
Charles KaboréBurkina Faso · FC Dinamo Moscow
Jonathan PitroipaBurkina Faso · Paris FC
Alain TraoréBurkina Faso · RS Berkane
Lassina TraoréBurkina Faso · AFC Ajax
Djakaridja KonéBurkina Faso · b. 1986
Aristide BancéBurkina Faso · b. 1984
Boureima Hassane BandéBurkina Faso · b. 1998
Steeve YagoBurkina Faso · Stade Malherbe Caen
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Moumouni Dagano
- Bertrand Traoré
- Mamadou Zongo
- Aristide Bancé
- Préjuce Nakoulma
- Alain Traoré
- Lassina Traoré
- Jonathan Pitroipa
Where Burkinabé players play
28 active Burkinabé players are currently at clubs outside Burkina Faso. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Burkina Faso
Main competitions: Burkinabé Premier League.
- Étoile Filante de Ouagadougoufounded 1955
- ASFA Yennengafounded 1947
- Rail Club du Kadiogofounded 1967
- Union Sportive des Forces Arméesfounded 1962
- RC Bobofounded 1949
- Santos FCfounded 1977
- US Ouagadougoufounded 1961
- ASF Bobofounded 1948
- AS SONABELfounded 1990
- Rahimo FCfounded 2012
Where Burkinabé footballers are born
38 Burkina Faso internationals were born abroad, most often in Ivory Coast (20), France (10), Republic of Upper Volta (3). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Stade du 4 AoûtOuagadougou
- Stade BalibièKoudougou
- Stade MunicipalBilbalogho
- Léguéma StadiumLéguéma
- Stade de l'USFAOuagadougou
- Stade BanforaBanfora
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Burkina Faso. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Burkina Faso national team?
Burkina Faso are nicknamed the Stallions.
How many times have Burkina Faso won AFCON?
Burkina Faso have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Burkina Faso played at the World Cup?
No, Burkina Faso have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Burkina Faso?
In our match database, Moumouni Dagano leads with 19 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Burkinabé footballer?
By international recognition, Wilfried Sanou is the best-known Burkinabé footballer in our database, followed by Bertrand Traoré and Edmond Tapsoba.
What is the biggest stadium in Burkina Faso?
Stade du 4 Août is the largest football stadium in Burkina Faso in our records, with a capacity of 40,000.