Ibrahim Sangaré is an Ivorian footballer known for his role as a midfielder.
He currently plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Nottingham Forest.
Sangaré made his professional debut for Toulouse FC in a Ligue 1 match on October 22, 2016.
Biography
Early Life and Youth Career
Ibrahim Sangaré is an Ivorian professional footballer born in Ivory Coast. He began his football journey in the youth ranks of local clubs Tout Puissant Koumassi and AS Denguélé, where he honed his skills as a midfielder.
Club Career
Sangaré made his professional debut for Toulouse FC in Ligue 1 on October 22, 2016, in a match that ended in a 0–0 draw against Angers. After Toulouse faced relegation to Ligue 2, he transferred to PSV Eindhoven on September 28, 2020, signing a five-year contract. His impact was immediate, as he debuted for PSV on October 18, 2020, and scored his first goal for the club on January 31, 2021. Sangaré's performances earned him recognition, including the Eredivisie Player of the Month award in November 2021. He played a crucial role in PSV's success, contributing to their KNVB Cup victories in 2021–22 and 2022–23, and extending his contract with the club until 2027 amid interest from top European teams.
International Career
On the international stage, Sangaré represented the Ivory Coast at various youth levels, including the U20 team at the 2015 Toulon Tournament. He was called up to the senior national team and participated in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where he played in the final against Nigeria, helping his team secure a 2–1 victory. He has also been selected for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup, showcasing his importance to the national squad.
Legacy and Honors
Sangaré's contributions to both club and country have been significant, with numerous honors including multiple KNVB Cups and Johan Cruyff Shields with PSV, as well as an Africa Cup of Nations title with the Ivory Coast. His individual accolades further highlight his talent, including being named Eredivisie Player of the Month and featuring in the Team of the Month multiple times.
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Career & Clubs
Sangaré represented Ivory Coast U20 at the 2015 Toulon Tournament, and the Ivory Coast U23s in 2 friendlies.
On 28 December 2023, he was included in the Ivory Coast's squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations held in his home country. On 11 February 2024, he came on as a late substitute in the final of the tournament against Nigeria, which ended in a 2–1 victory for Ivory Coast. Sangaré was included in the list of Ivorian players selected by coach Emerse Faé to participate in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. On May 15, 2026, Sangaré was selected by Ivory Coast coach Emerse Faé in his list of 26 players in order to participate in the 2026 World Cup.
Club
As of match played 18 October 2026
International
As of match played 3 October 2026
Scores and results list Ivory Coast's goal tally first.
Early career
Sangaré started his youth career with Ivorian clubs Tout Puissant Koumassi and AS Denguélé.
Toulouse
Sangaré made his debut for Ligue 1 club Toulouse in a 0–0 draw against Angers on 22 October 2016.
PSV
On 28 September 2020, following Toulouse's relegation to Ligue 2, Sangaré joined Eredivisie club PSV Eindhoven on a five-year deal. On 18 October, he made his debut for the club as a starter in a 3–0 win over PEC Zwolle. On 31 January 2021, Sangaré scored his first goal for PSV in a 3–1 loss to Feyenoord. On 3 December 2021, Sangaré was named the Eredivisie player of the month for November 2021. He was also included in the team of the month for October 2021 and December 2021 respectively. On 17 April 2022, Sangaré started in PSV's triumph over rivals Ajax in the KNVB Cup Final. On 7 August 2022, amid interest from several top European clubs, PSV announced that Sangaré had extended his contract with the club until 2027. On 16 August 2022, Sangaré scored in a 2–2 draw away to Rangers in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off round match. On 2 March 2023, Sangaré scored in the quarter-finals of the KNVB Cup in a 3–1 win over ADO Den Haag. His shot registered in at 170 km/h, making it one of the most powerful shots in recorded football history. On 30 April, he started in the KNVB Cup final against Ajax, where after drawing 1–1 in regular and extra time, PSV won their 10th title after going 3–2 on penalties. On 22 August,…
- League
- Ligue 1
- National team
- Ivory Coast
- Club
- Toulouse FC
- Club
- Ivory Coast men's national football team
- Club
- PSV Eindhoven
- Club
- AS Denguélé
- League
- Eredivisie
Legacy
PSV
KNVB Cup: 2021–22, 2022–23 Johan Cruyff Shield: 2021, 2022, 2023 Ivory Coast U23
Africa U-23 Cup of Nations runner-up: 2019 Ivory Coast
Africa Cup of Nations: 2023 Individual
Eredivisie Player of the Month: November 2021 Eredivisie Team of the Month: November 2021, December 2021
Clubs
- AS Denguélécurrent
- Ivory Coast men's national football teamcurrent
- PSV Eindhovencurrent
- Toulouse FCcurrent
Played together with
Ab FafiéPSV Eindhoven · 1968–1971- Abdelkader Ben BoualiToulouse FC · 1939–1940
- Abdelkader Ben BoualiToulouse FC · 1939–1940
Abdelkrim MerryToulouse FC · 1981–1982- Abdelsalem Ben Miloud SalemToulouse FC · 1952–1952
Abdenasser El KhayatiPSV Eindhoven
Abderrahman IbrirToulouse FC · 1947–1951- Abderrahmane SoukhaneToulouse FC · 1964–1967
- Abdou SallToulouse FC · 2000–2001
Abel AguilarToulouse FC · 2013–2016- Abel TamataPSV Eindhoven · 2010–2010
- Abel TamataPSV Eindhoven · 2010–2015
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Identifiers & aliases
Ibrahim Sangaré is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Nottingham Forest and the Ivory Coast national team.
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