Abdou Traoré
Football player from Mali born 1988
Mali
Midfielder
Abdou Traoré: profile
Abdou Traoré (born 17 January 1988 in Bamako, Mali) is a former Malian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Traoré made the step into senior football with Cercle Olympique de Bamako in 2003. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries between 2003 and 2018. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Girondins de Bordeaux (2008–2017): 91 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 161 appearances and 17 goals.
At international level, Traoré represented Mali (2009–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Rwanda on 24 March 2013 (World Cup Qualification).
Bamako has produced 198 footballers in our database, including Seydou Keita, Mahamadou Diarra and Yves Bissouma.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2013 – aged 25 (match)
- Club career
- 2003–2018 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Mali, France and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.11 (17 in 161)
- Height
- 179 cm — taller than 26% of Malian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al-Nahda (2018)
- Shares a birthday with
- Patrick Suffo, Marwane Saâdane and Ali Elkhattabi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005 | Cercle Olympique de Bamako |
Malian Première Division | – | – |
| 2005–2006 | Cercle Olympique de Bamako |
Malian Première Division | 47 | 14 |
| 2006–2008 |  FC Girondins de Bordeaux |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| 2008–2017 | FC Girondins de Bordeaux |
Championnat National 1 | 91 | 2 |
| 2010–2011 | OGC Nice |
Ligue 1 | 23 | 1 |
| 2012–2015 | FC Girondins de Bordeaux II |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| 2018 |  Al-Nahda |
Saudi First Division League | – | – |
| Total | 161 | 17 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009– | Mali |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 Mar 2013 | Rwanda 1–2 Mali | 54 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Abdou Traoré?
Abdou Traoré was born on 17 January 1988, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Abdou Traoré born?
Abdou Traoré was born in Bamako, Mali.
Which national team does Abdou Traoré play for?
Abdou Traoré played international football for Mali.
Which clubs has Abdou Traoré played for?
Abdou Traoré's recorded clubs are Cercle Olympique de Bamako, FC Girondins de Bordeaux, OGC Nice, FC Girondins de Bordeaux II and Al-Nahda.
How tall is Abdou Traoré?
Abdou Traoré is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Abdou Traoré play?
Abdou Traoré played as a midfielder.
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