Lassina Traoré: profile
Lassina Traoré (born 12 January 2001 in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso) is a Burkinabé footballer who plays as a forward for AFC Ajax.
Traoré's senior club career began in 2019 at AFC Ajax. His most appearances came at AFC Ajax (2019–present), where he has made 2 appearances and scored 0 goals.
At international level, Traoré has represented Burkina Faso (2017–present), earning 6 caps and scoring 3 goals. Our match database lists 8 of his international goals; the first came against Niger on 2 September 2021 (World Cup Qualification).
Bobo-Dioulasso has produced 50 footballers in our database, including Wilfried Sanou, Bertrand Traoré and Charles Kaboré.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019– | AFC Ajax | Eredivisie | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017– |  Burkina Faso |
Senior | 6 | 3 |
International goals (8)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Sep 2021 | Niger 0–2 Burkina Faso | 76 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 6 Jun 2024 | Egypt 2–1 Burkina Faso | 57 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 10 Jun 2024 | Burkina Faso 2–2 Sierra Leone | 45 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 21 Mar 2025 | Burkina Faso 4–1 Djibouti | 67 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 24 Mar 2025 | Guinea-Bissau 1–2 Burkina Faso | 6 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 24 Mar 2025 | Guinea-Bissau 1–2 Burkina Faso | 73 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 31 Dec 2025 | Sudan 0–2 Burkina Faso | 16 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 8 | 25 Sep 2026 | Burkina Faso 1–1 Benin | 20 (pen) | AFCON 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 Lassina Traoré?
Lassina Traoré was born on 12 January 2001, which makes him 25 years old.
Where was Lassina Traoré born?
Lassina Traoré was born in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
Which national team does Lassina Traoré play for?
Lassina Traoré plays international football for Burkina Faso. He has 6 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Lassina Traoré played for?
Lassina Traoré's recorded clubs are AFC Ajax.
What team does Lassina Traoré play for now?
According to the latest data, Lassina Traoré plays for AFC Ajax.
How tall is Lassina Traoré?
Lassina Traoré is 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Lassina Traoré play?
Lassina Traoré plays as a forward.
