Ben Traoré
Malian footballer
Mali
Midfielder
Ben Traoré: profile
Ben Traoré (born 18 April 1986 in Bamako, Mali) is a former Malian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Traoré made the step into senior football with Union Sportive des Forces Armées in 2005. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries between 2005 and 2012. His most appearances came at AC Kajaani (2012), where he made 23 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 60 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Traoré represented Mali (2006–present).
Bamako has produced 198 footballers in our database, including Seydou Keita, Mahamadou Diarra and Yves Bissouma.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2006 (aged about 20)
- Club career
- 2005–2012 (8 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Burkina Faso, Hungary, Libya and Finland
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (1 in 60)
- Latest move
- AC Kajaani (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Rabiu Afolabi, Oumar Niasse and Maurice Edu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2008 |  Union Sportive des Forces Armées |
Burkinabé Premier League | – | – |
| 2008–2009 |  Győri ETO FC |
Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 |  Olympic Azzaweya S.C. |
Libyan Premier League | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 |  FC Haka |
Ykkösliiga | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | AC Kajaani |
Ykkösliiga | 23 | 1 |
| Total | 60 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006– | Mali |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ben Traoré?
Ben Traoré was born on 18 April 1986, which makes him 40 years old.
Where was Ben Traoré born?
Ben Traoré was born in Bamako, Mali.
Which national team does Ben Traoré play for?
Ben Traoré played international football for Mali.
Which clubs has Ben Traoré played for?
Ben Traoré's recorded clubs are Union Sportive des Forces Armées, Győri ETO FC, Olympic Azzaweya S.C., FC Haka and AC Kajaani.
What position does Ben Traoré play?
Ben Traoré played as a midfielder.
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