Oumar Barro
Association football player from Burkina Faso
Oumar Barro: profile
Oumar Barro (born 3 June 1974 in Republic of Upper Volta) is a former Burkinabé footballer who played as a midfielder.
Barro's senior club career began in 1994 at Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1994 and 2008.
At international level, Barro represented Burkina Faso (1996–2002), earning 29 caps and scoring 5 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against DR Congo on 27 February 1998 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Republic of Upper Volta has produced 4 footballers in our database, including Brahima Traoré, Romeo Kambou and Kamou Malo.
Nationality explained: Why does Oumar Barro play for Burkina Faso?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1996 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 1998 – aged 23 (match)
- Club career
- 1994–2008 (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Burkina Faso and Denmark
- Height
- 174 cm — taller than 8% of Burkinabé internationals on record
- Latest move
- Rail Club du Kadiogo (2005)
- Shares a birthday with
- Désiré Doué, Vozinha and Papiss Cissé (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1999 |  Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou |
Burkinabé Premier League | – | – |
| 1999–2002 |  Brøndby IF |
Danish Superliga | – | – |
| 2003–2005 | Union Sportive des Forces Armées |
Burkinabé Premier League | – | – |
| 2005–2008 | Rail Club du Kadiogo |
Burkinabé Premier League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2002 | Burkina Faso |
Senior | 29 | 5 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 Feb 1998 | Burkina Faso 4–4 DR Congo | 52 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 23 Apr 2000 | Burkina Faso 3–0 Ethiopia | 10 | 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 Oumar Barro?
Oumar Barro was born on 3 June 1974, which makes him 52 years old.
Where was Oumar Barro born?
Oumar Barro was born in Republic of Upper Volta.
Which national team does Oumar Barro play for?
Oumar Barro played international football for Burkina Faso. He has 29 caps and 5 goals on record.
Which clubs has Oumar Barro played for?
Oumar Barro's recorded clubs are Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou, Brøndby IF, Union Sportive des Forces Armées and Rail Club du Kadiogo.
How tall is Oumar Barro?
Oumar Barro is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Oumar Barro play?
Oumar Barro played as a midfielder.
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Nilson Corrêa JúniorBurkina Faso · b. 1975
I
Ismaël KoudouBurkina Faso · b. 1975
F
Firmin SanouBurkina Faso · b. 1973
B
Brahima TraoréBurkina Faso · b. 1974
S
Sidi NaponBurkina Faso · b. 1972
M
Mamadou KonéBurkina Faso · b. 1974
B
Brahima KorbeogoBurkina Faso · b. 1975
Ousmane TraoréBurkina Faso · b. 1977
D
Daouda CompaoréBurkina Faso · b. 1973
M
Moustapha KouroumaBurkina Faso · b. 1977