Amara Traoré: profile
Amara Traoré (born 25 September 1965 in Saint-Louis, Senegal) is a retired Senegalese footballer who played as a forward.
Traoré's senior club career began in 1988 at SC Bastia. He played for 5 clubs between 1988 and 2003. His most appearances came at FC Gueugnon (1992–1996), where he made 137 appearances and scored 58 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 386 appearances and 134 goals.
At international level, Traoré represented Senegal (1987–2002), earning 36 caps and scoring 14 goals.
Saint-Louis has produced 24 footballers in our database, including Ismaïla Sarr, Famara Diedhiou and Khadim N'Diaye.
Nationality explained: Why does Amara Traoré play for Senegal?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1987 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 1988–2003 (16 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.35 (134 in 386)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 65% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- LB Châteauroux (1998)
- Shares a birthday with
- Siphiwe Tshabalala, Kim Grant and Tijani Babangida (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1990 |  SC Bastia |
Ligue 2 | 54 | 22 |
| 1990–1992 | Le Mans F.C. |
Ligue 1 | 40 | 6 |
| 1992–1996 | FC Gueugnon |
Championnat National 3 | 137 | 58 |
| 1996–1997 | FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | 24 | 6 |
| 1998 | LB Châteauroux |
Championnat National 1 | 18 | 3 |
| 1998–2003 | FC Gueugnon |
Championnat National 3 | 113 | 39 |
| Total | 386 | 134 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–2002 |  Senegal |
Senior | 36 | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Amara Traoré?
Amara Traoré was born on 25 September 1965, which makes him 61 years old.
Where was Amara Traoré born?
Amara Traoré was born in Saint-Louis, Senegal.
Which national team does Amara Traoré play for?
Amara Traoré played international football for Senegal. He has 36 caps and 14 goals on record.
Which clubs has Amara Traoré played for?
Amara Traoré's recorded clubs are SC Bastia, Le Mans F.C., FC Gueugnon, FC Metz and LB Châteauroux.
How tall is Amara Traoré?
Amara Traoré is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Amara Traoré play?
Amara Traoré played as a forward.