Adama Traoré
Ivoirian-Australian footballer
Ivory Coast
Full-back
Adama Traoré: profile
Adama Traoré (born 3 February 1990 in Bondoukou, Ivory Coast) is a former Ivorian footballer who played as a full-back.
Traoré made the step into senior football with Ecole de Football Yéo Martial in 2006. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries since 2006. His most appearances came at Gold Coast United FC (2009–2012), where he made 69 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 132 appearances and 4 goals.
At international level, Traoré represented Ivory Coast (2015–present). He also played for Ivory Coast at under-17 and under-20 level.
Bondoukou has produced 8 footballers in our database, including Francis Koné, Boliguibia Ouattara and Yao Simon Koffi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2015 (aged about 25)
- Countries played in
- 4: Ivory Coast, Australia, Portugal and Switzerland
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (4 in 132)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 61% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Basel (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Youssef El-Arabi, Devis Epassy and Jordan Ikoko (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2008 | Ecole de Football Yéo Martial |
– | – | |
| 2009–2012 |  Gold Coast United FC |
A-League Men | 69 | 3 |
| 2012–2014 | Melbourne Victory FC |
A-League Men | 48 | 1 |
| 2014–2015 |  Vitória S.C. |
Primeira Liga | 15 | 0 |
| 2015– |  FC Basel |
Swiss Super League | – | – |
| Total | 132 | 4 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Ivory Coast U17 |
Under-17 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007–2009 | Côte d'Ivoire U20 |
Under-20 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015– | Ivory Coast |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Adama Traoré?
Adama Traoré was born on 3 February 1990, which makes him 36 years old.
Where was Adama Traoré born?
Adama Traoré was born in Bondoukou, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Adama Traoré play for?
Adama Traoré played international football for Ivory Coast.
Which clubs has Adama Traoré played for?
Adama Traoré's recorded clubs are Ecole de Football Yéo Martial, Gold Coast United FC, Melbourne Victory FC, Vitória S.C. and FC Basel.
How tall is Adama Traoré?
Adama Traoré is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Adama Traoré play?
Adama Traoré played as a full-back.
Ivorian players of the same generation
GervinhoIvory Coast · b. 1987
Wilfried BonyIvory Coast · b. 1988
Wilfried ZahaIvory Coast · b. 1992
Serge AurierIvory Coast · Persepolis F.C.
Lacina TraoréIvory Coast · Varzim S.C.
Jean SeriIvory Coast · b. 1991
Max GradelIvory Coast · b. 1987
Sylvain GbohouoIvory Coast · Wolkite City F.C.
Mathis BollyIvory Coast · b. 1990
Jean-Daniel Akpa AkproIvory Coast · b. 1992
Giovanni SioIvory Coast · b. 1989
Brice Dja DjédjéIvory Coast · b. 1990