Traoré grew up in Guinea before moving back to Paris at the age of four, sharing a street with footballer Gabriel Obertan.
He made his Bundesliga debut for Hertha BSC on December 9, 2007, marking the start of his professional career in Germany.
Traoré scored his first international goal for Guinea in his debut match against Mali on August 11, 2010.
Biography
Early Life
Ibrahima Traoré was born in Villepinte, France, to a Guinean father and a Lebanese mother. He spent his early childhood in Guinea before returning to Paris at the age of four. Interestingly, he grew up on the same street as fellow footballer Gabriel Obertan, which hints at a vibrant community of aspiring athletes.
Career
Traoré's football journey began in youth football with Charenton and Levallois, where he made his senior debut in the Championnat de France Amateurs 2. His professional career took off when he signed with German club Hertha BSC in January 2007, making his Bundesliga debut later that year. After a stint with FC Augsburg, he moved to VfB Stuttgart in May 2011. In December 2013, he notably turned down offers from several English clubs, showcasing his commitment to his current team.
In April 2014, Traoré signed with Borussia Mönchengladbach, where he made an immediate impact by scoring in his season debut. Over his seven-year tenure with the club, he made over 130 appearances and signed a contract extension in May 2017, solidifying his role as a key player. He left Mönchengladbach in May 2021 after a successful spell.
International Career
On the international stage, Traoré debuted for the Guinea national team on August 11, 2010, scoring in his first match against Mali. He played a crucial role in Guinea's qualification for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with a last-minute equalizer against Nigeria. Despite concerns over the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, he continued to represent Guinea, including participating in the 2015 African Cup of Nations, where he scored against Cameroon. After a brief hiatus, he returned to international football in March 2016, demonstrating his dedication to his national team.
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Career & Clubs
International
Scores and results list Guinea's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Traoré goal.
Early career
Traoré played youth football with Charenton and Levallois. He made his senior debut with Levallois in the Championnat de France Amateurs 2, before being transferred to German club Hertha BSC on 1 January 2007, making his Bundesliga debut for them on 9 December 2007, against 1. FC Nürnberg.
FC Augsburg
On 5 March 2009, Traoré began a trial with FC Augsburg, signing a two-year contract with them on 14 July.
VfB Stuttgart
In May 2011, it was announced that Traoré would move to VfB Stuttgart at the end of the 2010–11 season. In December 2013, Traoré stated that he had turned down offers from a number of English clubs over the summer.
Borussia Mönchengladbach
In April 2014, it was announced that Traoré would sign for Borussia Mönchengladbach at the start of the 2014–15 season. On 8 August 2015, he marked his season debut by scoring in a 4–1 win at FC St. Pauli in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. In May 2017, he signed a new contract with Borussia Mönchengladbach, lasting until 2021. He made his 100th competitive appearance for the club in October the following year, after coming on as a substitute in a 4–0 win over Mainz 05. In May 2021, after a seven-year stay with the club, he left Mönchengladbach when his contract expired. He earned over 130 appearances for the club across all competitions.
Traoré made his international debut for Guinea on 11 August 2010, against Mali. Guinea won the match 2–0, with Traoré scoring Guinea's second goal. In the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification on 8 October 2011, Traoré scored in the last game of group B against Nigeria a last-second equalizer in the 90+12-minute, meaning Guinea's qualification for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. In November 2014, concerns were raised about Traoré playing for Guinea due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa. He was selected to Guinea's squad for the 2015 African Cup of Nations and scored the team's equaliser in a 1–1 draw with Cameroon at the group stage. After the tournament, he took a break from international football, returning in March 2016.
- Club
- VfB Stuttgart (2011–2014)
- Club
- Hertha BSC (2007–2009)
- Club
- FC Augsburg (2009–2011)
- Club
- Borussia Mönchengladbach (2014–)
- Club
- Guinea men's national football team (2010–)
- Club
- Levallois SC (2005–2006)
- Club
- Hertha BSC II (2006–2009)
- League
- Bundesliga
- League
- 2. Bundesliga
- National team
- Guinea
- National team
- France
Personal
Traoré was born in Villepinte, France, to a Guinean father and a Lebanese mother. He grew up in Guinea before returning to Paris at the age of 4. He grew up on the same street as Gabriel Obertan.
Clubs
- Guinea men's national football team2010current
- Borussia Mönchengladbach2014current
- Levallois SC2005–2006
- Hertha BSC II2006–2009
- Hertha BSC2007–2009
- FC Augsburg2009–2011
- VfB Stuttgart2011–2014
Played together with
- Aaron ZehnterFC Augsburg · 2022–2024
- Abdelaziz AhanfoufVfB Stuttgart
- Abdoulahy SangaréLevallois SC · 2006–2008
- Abiodun ObafemiFC Augsburg · 2000–2001
- Achim GlücklerVfB Stuttgart · 1983–1984
Adam HloušekVfB Stuttgart · 2014–2016- Adam HloušekVfB Stuttgart · 2014–2016
- Adhemar Ferreira de Camargo NetoVfB Stuttgart · 2001–2003
Adrian GrbićVfB Stuttgart- Adrian KnupVfB Stuttgart · 1992–1994
Adrián RamosHertha BSC · 2009–2014
Ahmed Salah HosnyVfB Stuttgart · 1998–2001
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Identifiers & aliases
Ibrahima Traoré is a former professional footballer who played as a left winger. Born in France, he played for the Guinea national team.
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