Abdoulaye Traoré
Ivorian footballer
Ivory Coast
Forward
Abdoulaye Traoré: profile
Abdoulaye Traoré (born 21 February 1967 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast) is a retired Ivorian footballer who played as a forward.
Traoré made the step into senior football with Stella Club d'Adjamé in 1983. He played for 8 clubs in 4 countries between 1983 and 1997. The busiest spell of his career was at ASEC Mimosas (1990–1995): 84 appearances and 32 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 165 appearances and 53 goals.
At international level, Traoré represented Ivory Coast (1984–1996), earning 90 caps and scoring 49 goals. Our match database lists 18 of his international goals; the first came against Gambia on 21 October 1984 (World Cup Qualification).
Abidjan has produced 288 footballers in our database, including Didier Drogba, Seydou Doumbia and Basile Boli.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1984 (aged about 17)
- First international goal
- 1984 – aged 17 (match)
- Club career
- 1983–1997 (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Ivory Coast, Portugal, France and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.32 (53 in 165)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 23% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al-Orobah F.C. (1995)
- Shares a birthday with
- Riyad Mahrez, Dame N'Doye and Molla Wagué (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–1984 | Stella Club d'Adjamé |
Ligue 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985–1986 | ASEC Mimosas |
Ligue 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 1986 |  S.C. Braga |
Primeira Liga | 6 | 0 |
| 1986–1987 |  FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | 15 | 4 |
| 1987–1988 | FC Sète |
Championnat National 1 | 19 | 5 |
| 1988–1989 | Sporting Toulon Var |
Championnat National 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989–1990 | Avignon Foot 84 |
11 | 2 | |
| 1990–1995 | ASEC Mimosas |
Ligue 1 | 84 | 32 |
| 1995–1997 |  Al-Orobah F.C. |
Saudi First Division League | 21 | 8 |
| Total | 165 | 53 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–1996 | Ivory Coast |
Senior | 90 | 49 |
International goals (18)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 Oct 1984 | Ivory Coast 4–0 Gambia | 47 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 21 Oct 1984 | Ivory Coast 4–0 Gambia | 62 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 4 Nov 1984 | Gambia 3–2 Ivory Coast | 40 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 7 Mar 1986 | Ivory Coast 3–0 Mozambique | 25 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 7 Mar 1986 | Ivory Coast 3–0 Mozambique | 74 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 13 Mar 1986 | Ivory Coast 1–0 Senegal | 71 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 7 | 13 Mar 1988 | Algeria 1–1 Ivory Coast | 48 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 8 | 16 Mar 1988 | Ivory Coast 1–1 DR Congo | 74 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 9 | 2 Mar 1990 | Ivory Coast 3–1 Egypt | 53 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 10 | 2 Mar 1990 | Ivory Coast 3–1 Egypt | 60 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 11 | 13 Jan 1992 | Algeria 0–3 Ivory Coast | 14 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 12 | 10 Oct 1992 | Ivory Coast 6–0 Botswana | 10 | World Cup Qualification |
| 13 | 10 Oct 1992 | Ivory Coast 6–0 Botswana | 17 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 14 | 10 Oct 1992 | Ivory Coast 6–0 Botswana | 86 | World Cup Qualification |
| 15 | 19 Oct 1992 | United States 5–2 Ivory Coast | 16 | FIFA Confederations Cup |
| 16 | 31 Jan 1993 | Ivory Coast 1–0 Niger | 54 | World Cup Qualification |
| 17 | 2 May 1993 | Ivory Coast 2–1 Nigeria | 70 | World Cup Qualification |
| 18 | 3 Apr 1994 | Ghana 1–2 Ivory Coast | 81 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Abdoulaye Traoré?
Abdoulaye Traoré was born on 21 February 1967, which makes him 59 years old.
Where was Abdoulaye Traoré born?
Abdoulaye Traoré was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Abdoulaye Traoré play for?
Abdoulaye Traoré played international football for Ivory Coast. He has 90 caps and 49 goals on record.
Which clubs has Abdoulaye Traoré played for?
Abdoulaye Traoré's recorded clubs are Stella Club d'Adjamé, ASEC Mimosas, S.C. Braga, FC Metz, FC Sète, Sporting Toulon Var, Avignon Foot 84 and Al-Orobah F.C..
How tall is Abdoulaye Traoré?
Abdoulaye Traoré is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Abdoulaye Traoré play?
Abdoulaye Traoré played as a forward.
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