Bertrand Traoré
Burkinabé association football player (born 1995)
Bertrand Traoré: profile
Bertrand Traoré (born 6 September 1995 in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso) is a Burkinabé footballer who plays as a attacking midfielder and forward for Aston Villa F.C..
Traoré made the step into senior football with SBV Vitesse in 2014. He has played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2014. The busiest spell of his career was at SBV Vitesse (2014–2015): 42 appearances and 16 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 42 appearances and 16 goals.
At international level, Traoré has represented Burkina Faso (2011–present). Our match database lists 10 of his international goals; the first came against Benin on 17 November 2015 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Burkina Faso at under-17 level.
Bobo-Dioulasso has produced 50 footballers in our database, including Wilfried Sanou, Charles Kaboré and Issa Kaboré.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 16)
- First international goal
- 2015 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 2014–present (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Netherlands, United Kingdom and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.38 (16 in 42)
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 21% of Burkinabé internationals on record
- Latest move
- Aston Villa F.C. (19 Sep 2020)
- Shares a birthday with
- Joseph Yobo, Jacques Zoua and Tijani Belaïd (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015 | SBV Vitesse | Eerste Divisie | 42 | 16 |
| 2014–2017 |  Chelsea F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| 2017–2020 |  Olympique Lyonnais |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2020– | Aston Villa F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 42 | 16 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011 |  Burkina Faso U17 |
Under-17 | 8 | 4 |
| 2011– | Burkina Faso |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (10)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Nov 2015 | Burkina Faso 2–0 Benin | 70 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 22 Jan 2017 | Guinea-Bissau 0–2 Burkina Faso | 58 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 5 Sep 2017 | Burkina Faso 2–2 Senegal | 8 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 23 Jan 2022 | Burkina Faso 1–1 Gabon | 28 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 17 Nov 2023 | Burkina Faso 1–1 Guinea-Bissau | 61 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 21 Nov 2023 | Ethiopia 0–3 Burkina Faso | 78 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 16 Jan 2024 | Burkina Faso 1–0 Mauritania | 90 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 8 | 20 Jan 2024 | Algeria 2–2 Burkina Faso | 71 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 9 | 30 Jan 2024 | Mali 2–1 Burkina Faso | 57 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 10 | 21 Mar 2025 | Burkina Faso 4–1 Djibouti | 33 | World Cup Qualification |
*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 Bertrand Traoré?
Bertrand Traoré was born on 6 September 1995, which makes him 31 years old.
Where was Bertrand Traoré born?
Bertrand Traoré was born in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
Which national team does Bertrand Traoré play for?
Bertrand Traoré plays international football for Burkina Faso.
Which clubs has Bertrand Traoré played for?
Bertrand Traoré's recorded clubs are SBV Vitesse, Chelsea F.C., Olympique Lyonnais and Aston Villa F.C..
What team does Bertrand Traoré play for now?
According to the latest data, Bertrand Traoré plays for Aston Villa F.C..
How tall is Bertrand Traoré?
Bertrand Traoré is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Bertrand Traoré play?
Bertrand Traoré plays as a attacking midfielder, forward and inside forward.
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