Dango Ouattara is a Burkinabè professional footballer born in 2002.
He currently plays for AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League.
Ouattara represents the Burkina Faso national team.
Biography
Early Life and Background
Dango Aboubacar Faissal Ouattara, born in 2002, is a talented Burkinabé professional footballer known for his versatility on the field, playing primarily as a right winger or left wing-back. He began his football journey at a young age with the Burkinabè club Majestic, where he developed his skills before moving to France.
Club Career
Ouattara's professional career took off when he joined the reserves of FC Lorient in 2020. He signed his first professional contract with the club on May 20, 2021, and made his debut in Ligue 1 on August 8, 2021, against Saint-Étienne. His first goal for Lorient came on April 20, 2022, in a match against Metz.
In January 2023, Ouattara made a significant move to Premier League side AFC Bournemouth, signing a contract until 2028. He quickly made an impact, scoring his first goal for the Cherries in a thrilling 3–2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on April 15, 2023. His remarkable performance continued, culminating in a hat-trick against Nottingham Forest in January 2025.
On August 16, 2025, Ouattara transferred to Brentford for a club record fee, further establishing his reputation in the Premier League. He made an immediate impact by scoring on his debut against Aston Villa.
International Career
Ouattara's international career began with his first call-up to the Burkina Faso national team in November 2021. He made his senior debut shortly after and scored his first international goal in a friendly against Gabon. Notably, he played a crucial role in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring a decisive goal in the semi-finals against Tunisia. As of December 2023, he was selected for the Burkina Faso squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, showcasing his importance to the national team.
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As of match played 24 May 2026
International
As of match played 9 June 2026
Scores and results list Burkina Faso's goal tally first.
Lorient
A youth product of the Burkinabè club Majestic, Ouattara joined the reserves of Lorient in 2020. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 20 May 2021. He made his professional debut with Lorient in a 1–1 Ligue 1 draw against Saint-Étienne on 8 August 2021. He scored his first goal for the club on 20 April 2022, in a 1–0 win against Metz.
Bournemouth
On 19 January 2023, Ouattara joined Premier League side Bournemouth, signing a contract until 2028. He made his debut for the club two days later on 21 January 2023, in a 1–1 draw against Nottingham Forest. He scored his first goal for the Cherries on 15 April 2023, a 95th-minute winner in a 3–2 away victory at Tottenham Hotspur. On 25 January 2025, Ouattara scored his first professional hat-trick in a 5–0 win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
Brentford
On 16 August 2025, Ouattara joined fellow Premier League side Brentford on a five-year contract, with the option of a further year. He signed for a club record fee for Brentford, in a deal worth up to £42.5 million. On 23 August 2025, he scored on his debut for the club in a 1–0 win against Aston Villa.
Ouattara received his first call-up to the Burkina Faso national team in November 2021 under Kamou Malo, although he did not feature in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches. Pre-selected for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations the following December, he made his senior international debut on 30 December 2021 in a goalless friendly draw against Mauritania. Ouattara scored his first international goal a few days later in a 3–0 victory over Gabon. At the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, he scored a decisive goal in the semi-final against Tunisia, securing a 1–0 win. Starting from his own half, he held off challenges from Oussama Haddadi and Dylan Bronn before scoring the only goal of the match. He was later sent off in the 83rd minute. On 20 December 2023, he was included in the 27-player Burkina Faso squad selected by Hubert Velud for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
- National team
- Burkina Faso
- Club
- AFC Bournemouth
Personal
Clubs
Played together with
- Aaron BrownAFC Bournemouth · 2006–2006
Aaron RamsdaleAFC Bournemouth · 2017–2020
Adam BarrettAFC Bournemouth · 2011–2012
Adam FedericiAFC Bournemouth · 2015–2018
Adam GriffithsAFC Bournemouth · 2006–2006
Adam LallanaAFC Bournemouth · 2007–2007
Adam SmithAFC Bournemouth · 2010–2011- Adam SmithAFC Bournemouth · 2014
Adrian PennockAFC Bournemouth · 1992–1996
Adrien TruffertAFC Bournemouth · 2025
Alan ConnellAFC Bournemouth · 2002–2005- Alan ConnellAFC Bournemouth · 2008–2010
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Dango Aboubacar Faissal Ouattara is a Burkinabé professional footballer who plays as a right winger or left wing-back for Premier League club Brentford and the Burkina Faso national team.
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