Robert Sankara
Burkinabé association football player
Robert Sankara: profile
Robert Sankara (born 18 February 1985 in Cocody, Ivory Coast) is a retired Burkinabé footballer who played as a centre-back and defender.
Sankara started out at Stade d'Abidjan in 2009. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2009. His most appearances came at ASEC Mimosas (2011–2012), where he made 24 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 24 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Sankara represented Burkina Faso (2011–present).
Cocody has produced 7 footballers in our database, including Bernard Allou, Cheick Doukouré and Arsène Kouassi.
Nationality explained: Why does Robert Sankara play for Burkina Faso?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 26)
- Countries played in
- 3: Ivory Coast, Sudan and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.00 (0 in 24)
- Latest move
- Free State Stars F.C. (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Claude Makelélé, Carlos Kameni and Zakaria Aboukhlal (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 |  Stade d'Abidjan |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2011–2012 | ASEC Mimosas |
Ligue 1 | 24 | 0 |
| 2012–2013 | AS Denguélé |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2013–2014 |  Al-Hilal Club |
Sudani Premier League | – | – |
| 2014– |  Free State Stars F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 24 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011– |  Burkina Faso |
Senior | – | – |
| 2012– | Burkina Faso |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Robert Sankara?
Robert Sankara was born on 18 February 1985, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Robert Sankara born?
Robert Sankara was born in Cocody, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Robert Sankara play for?
Robert Sankara played international football for Burkina Faso.
Which clubs has Robert Sankara played for?
Robert Sankara's recorded clubs are Stade d'Abidjan, ASEC Mimosas, AS Denguélé, Al-Hilal Club and Free State Stars F.C..
What position does Robert Sankara play?
Robert Sankara played as a centre-back and defender.
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Bakary KonéBurkina Faso · b. 1988
Charles KaboréBurkina Faso · FC Dinamo Moscow
Jonathan PitroipaBurkina Faso · Paris FC
Alain TraoréBurkina Faso · RS Berkane
Djakaridja KonéBurkina Faso · b. 1986
Aristide BancéBurkina Faso · b. 1984
Adama GuiraBurkina Faso · b. 1988
Abdou Razack TraoréBurkina Faso · Sivasspor
Habib BamogoBurkina Faso · b. 1982
Prejuce NakoulmaBurkina Faso · b. 1987
Yssouf KonéBurkina Faso · b. 1982