Djimi Traoré: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Djimi Traoré: profile

Djimi Traoré (born 1 March 1980 in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France) is a former Malian footballer who played as a defender.

Traoré made the step into senior football with Stade Lavallois in 1997. He played for 10 clubs in 4 countries between 1997 and 2014. The busiest spell of his career was at Liverpool F.C. (1999–2006): 88 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 243 appearances and 1 goal.

At international level, Traoré represented Mali (2004–2006), earning 6 caps and scoring 1 goal. Before committing to Mali, he had represented France U17 and France U18.

Eligibility explained: Why does Djimi Traoré play for Mali?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2004 (aged about 24)
Club career: 1997–2014 (18 seasons)
Countries played in: 4: France, United Kingdom, Monaco and United States
Club goals per game: 0.00 (1 in 243)
Height: 191 cm — taller than 87% of Malian internationals on record
Latest move: Seattle Sounders FC (2013)
Shares a birthday with: Édouard Mendy, Lubambo Musonda and Eric Mathoho (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1997–1999	Stade Lavallois	Ligue 2	5	0
1999–2006	Liverpool F.C.	Premier League	88	0
2001–2002	R.C. Lens	Ligue 1	19	0
2006–2007	Charlton Athletic F.C.	EFL Championship	11	0
2007–2009	Portsmouth F.C.	EFL Championship	13	0
2008	Stade Rennais F.C.	Ligue 1	15	0
2009	Birmingham City F.C.	EFL Championship	3	0
2009–2011	AS Monaco FC	Ligue 1	36	0
2011–2012	Olympique de Marseille	Ligue 1	11	0
2013–2014	Seattle Sounders FC	Major League Soccer	42	1
	Total		243	1

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1995–1996	France U17	Under-17	–	–
1996–1997	France U18	Under-18	–	–
2004–2006	Mali	Senior	6	1

Frequently asked questions

How old is Djimi Traoré?

Djimi Traoré was born on 1 March 1980, which makes him 46 years old.

Where was Djimi Traoré born?

Djimi Traoré was born in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France.

Which national team does Djimi Traoré play for?

Djimi Traoré played international football for Mali. He has 6 caps and 1 goal on record.

Which clubs has Djimi Traoré played for?

Djimi Traoré's recorded clubs are Stade Lavallois, Liverpool F.C., R.C. Lens, Charlton Athletic F.C., Portsmouth F.C., Stade Rennais F.C., Birmingham City F.C., AS Monaco FC, Olympique de Marseille and Seattle Sounders FC.

How tall is Djimi Traoré?

Djimi Traoré is 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.

What position does Djimi Traoré play?

Djimi Traoré played as a defender.