Kalilou Traoré
Malian footballer
Mali
Midfielder
Kalilou Traoré: profile
Kalilou Traoré (born 9 September 1987 in Kati, Mali) was a Malian footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 7 July 2026.
Traoré made the step into senior football with AS Real Bamako in 2004. He played for 7 clubs in 5 countries between 2004 and 2014. His most appearances came at Odense Boldklub (2010–2012), where he made 66 appearances and scored 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 209 appearances and 44 goals.
At international level, Traoré represented Mali (2010–2013), earning 16 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2010 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 2004–2014 (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Mali, Morocco, Croatia, Denmark and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.21 (44 in 209)
- Height
- 192 cm — taller than 90% of Malian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Sochaux-Montbéliard (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Alex Song, Ahmed Elmohamady and Colin Dagba (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 | AS Real Bamako |
Malian Première Division | – | – |
| 2006–2008 |  Wydad Athletic Club |
Botola Pro 1 | 16 | 5 |
| 2007–2008 | Hassania Agadir |
Botola Pro 1 | 12 | 2 |
| 2008–2010 |  NK Istra 1961 |
Croatian Football League | 52 | 14 |
| 2008–2010 | NK Istra |
52 | 14 | |
| 2010–2012 |  Odense Boldklub |
Danish Superliga | 66 | 9 |
| 2012–2014 |  FC Sochaux-Montbéliard |
Ligue 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Total | 209 | 44 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2013 | Mali |
Senior | 16 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Kalilou Traoré born?
Kalilou Traoré was born in Kati, Mali.
Which national team does Kalilou Traoré play for?
Kalilou Traoré played international football for Mali. He has 16 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Kalilou Traoré played for?
Kalilou Traoré's recorded clubs are AS Real Bamako, Wydad Athletic Club, Hassania Agadir, NK Istra 1961, NK Istra, Odense Boldklub and FC Sochaux-Montbéliard.
How tall is Kalilou Traoré?
Kalilou Traoré is 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.
What position does Kalilou Traoré play?
Kalilou Traoré played as a midfielder.
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