Seydou Traoré: profile
Seydou Traoré (born 17 September 1970 in Grand-Lahou, Ivory Coast) is a former Burkinabé footballer who played as a forward.
Traoré's senior club career began in 1985 at Africa Sports d'Abidjan. He played for 8 clubs in 6 countries between 1985 and 2008. The busiest spell of his career was at AS Taissy (2007–2008): 2 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 2 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Traoré represented Burkina Faso (1994–2001), earning 34 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Algeria on 11 February 1998 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Grand-Lahou has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Jean-Désiré Sikely and Djakaridja Traoré.
Eligibility explained: Why does Seydou Traoré play for Burkina Faso?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1994 (aged about 24)
- First international goal
- 1998 – aged 27 (match)
- Club career
- 1985–2008 (24 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 6: Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and France
- Latest move
- AS Taissy (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sofiane Boufal, Olivier Boumal and Bakari Koné (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1993 |  Africa Sports d'Abidjan |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1994 |  Rail Club du Kadiogo |
Burkinabé Premier League | – | – |
| 1998–1999 |  Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| 1999 | Al Ain FC |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| 1999–2000 |  Qatar SC |
Qatar Stars League | – | – |
| 2000–2001 | Al Ahli SC |
Qatar Stars League | – | – |
| 2002 | Al Ain FC |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| 2002–2007 |  Qadsia SC |
Kuwaiti Premier League | – | – |
| 2007–2008 |  AS Taissy |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–2001 | Burkina Faso |
Senior | 34 | 2 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 Feb 1998 | Burkina Faso 2–1 Algeria | 77 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Seydou Traoré?
Seydou Traoré was born on 17 September 1970, which makes him 56 years old.
Where was Seydou Traoré born?
Seydou Traoré was born in Grand-Lahou, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Seydou Traoré play for?
Seydou Traoré played international football for Burkina Faso. He has 34 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Seydou Traoré played for?
Seydou Traoré's recorded clubs are Africa Sports d'Abidjan, Rail Club du Kadiogo, Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club, Al Ain FC, Qatar SC, Al Ahli SC, Qadsia SC and AS Taissy.
What position does Seydou Traoré play?
Seydou Traoré played as a forward.