Mamadou Traoré (footballer, born 2002) explained

Mamadou Traoré
Birth Date:	2 April 2002
Position:	Forward
Currentclub:	Union SG
Youthclubs1:	Mansa Academy
Years1:	2022
Clubs1:	FK Minija Kretinga
Caps1:	?
Goals1:	?
Years2:	2023–
Clubs2:	Union SG
Caps2:	0
Goals2:	0
Years3:	2023–2024
Clubs3:	→ Castellón (loan)
Caps3:	11
Goals3:	0
Nationalyears1:	2017
Nationalteam1:	Mali U-17
Nationalcaps1:	4
Nationalgoals1:	0
Club-Update:	30 June 2024

Mamadou Traoré (born 3 April 2002) is a Malian professional footballer who plays for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise as an attacker.^[1]

Career

Traoré was trained at the Mansa Academy in Mali, owned by Lyon striker Moussa Dembélé.^[2]

FK Minija Kretinga

He joined Lithuanian club FK Minija Kretinga in August 2022.^[3] However, reports that he was receiving offers from bigger clubs surfaced in 2023.^[4]

Union SG

In June 2023, Traoré was announced to have signed with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for two seasons, with an option for an additional season.^{[5] [6]}

Loan to Castellón

On 31 August 2023, Castellón announced the signing of Traoré from Union SG, on a loan until June 2024^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mamadou Traore. Soccerway. 31 August 2023.
2. Web site: "Here we go": Union announces new addition Mamadou Traoré in a (not so) original way. Nieuwsblad.be. 30 June 2023. Jorunn . Vannoorden. 30 June 2023.
3. Web site: Union Saint-Gilloise hires Malian striker Mamadou Traoré . Lesoir.be. 30 June 2023. 30 June 2023.
4. Web site: "Minija" is preparing for the new season. Pajurionaujienos.com. 30 June 2023. 7 February 2023.
5. Web site: Mamadou Traoré signe pour deux saisons à l'Union . 30 June 2023 . 30 June 2023. rusg.brussels.
6. News: OFFICIEEL: Union haalt met Traoré zesde zomeraanwinst in huis. nl. 30 June 2023. voetbalprimeur.be.
7. Web site: 2023-08-31 . Mamadou Traoré, nuevo jugador del CD Castellón CD Castellón Web Oficial . 2023-08-31 . es-ES.