Bakaye Traoré: profile
Bakaye Traoré (born 6 March 1985 in Bondy, France) is a former Malian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Traoré's senior club career began in 2004 at Amiens SC. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 2004. The busiest spell of his career was at Amiens SC (2004–2009): 106 appearances and 14 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 211 appearances and 26 goals.
At international level, Traoré represented Mali (2009–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Guinea on 24 January 2012 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Bondy has produced 12 footballers in our database, including Jonathan Ikoné, Serge Gakpé and Harold Moukoudi.
Eligibility explained: Why does Bakaye Traoré play for Mali?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 24)
- First international goal
- 2012 – aged 26 (match)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, Italy and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.12 (26 in 211)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 69% of Malian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Bursaspor (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Kevin-Prince Boateng, Shabani Nonda and Iliman Ndiaye (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2009 |  Amiens SC |
Ligue 3 | 106 | 14 |
| 2009–2012 | A.S. Nancy-Lorraine |
Ligue 2 | 73 | 11 |
| 2012–2014 |  AC Milan |
Serie A | 7 | 0 |
| 2013–2014 |  Kayseri Erciyesspor |
TFF First League | 25 | 1 |
| 2014– | Bursaspor |
TFF Second League | – | – |
| — | ACF Fiorentina |
Serie A | – | – |
| Total | 211 | 26 |
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 Jan 2012 | Mali 1–0 Guinea | 30 | 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 Bakaye Traoré?
Bakaye Traoré was born on 6 March 1985, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Bakaye Traoré born?
Bakaye Traoré was born in Bondy, France.
Which national team does Bakaye Traoré play for?
Bakaye Traoré played international football for Mali.
Which clubs has Bakaye Traoré played for?
Bakaye Traoré's recorded clubs are Amiens SC, A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, AC Milan, Kayseri Erciyesspor, Bursaspor and ACF Fiorentina.
How tall is Bakaye Traoré?
Bakaye Traoré is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Bakaye Traoré play?
Bakaye Traoré played as a midfielder.
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