Issa Kaboré is a Burkinabè association football player known for his role as a full-back.
Kaboré signed his first professional contract with KV Mechelen in August 2019.
Kaboré scored his first senior international goal for Burkina Faso in a World Cup qualification match against Djibouti.
Biography
Early Life and Background
Issa Kaboré is a talented Burkinabé professional footballer, recognized for his skills as a right-back or right wing-back. His journey in football began in Burkina Faso, where he developed a passion for the sport that would eventually lead him to international acclaim.
Career Progression
Kaboré's professional career took off when he signed with Belgian club KV Mechelen on August 28, 2019. His impressive performances caught the attention of English giants Manchester City, who signed him on July 29, 2020. However, he continued to play for Mechelen on loan for the 2020-2021 season. Following this, he had a series of loan spells, including a stint at ES Troyes AC in 2021 and a move to Marseille in 2022, where he notably scored his first Ligue 1 goal on October 29, 2022.
In July 2023, Kaboré joined Luton Town on loan, and by September 2024, he made a move to S.L. Benfica, also on loan from Manchester City. After a brief period, he was recalled and subsequently joined SV Werder Bremen on loan. His career took another significant turn when he joined EFL Championship club Wrexham on loan in September 2025, where he made an immediate impact by assisting two goals in his debut match. By August 27, 2026, Kaboré made a permanent transfer to Wrexham for a reported fee of £2 million.
International Career and Achievements
Kaboré made his debut for the Burkina Faso national team on June 9, 2019, and scored his first international goal on October 8, 2021, during a World Cup qualification match. His standout performance at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations earned him the title of Best Young Player of the tournament, showcasing his vital contributions to the team's success in reaching the semi-finals. Kaboré's journey reflects his growth as a player and his commitment to representing Burkina Faso on the international stage.
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Career & Clubs
Club
As of 28 August 2026
International
As of match played 31 March 2026
As of match played 31 March 2026 Burkina Faso score listed first, score column indicates score after each Kaboré goal
On 28 August 2019, Kaboré signed a professional contract with Belgian Side of KV Mechelen. Kaboré signed for English club Manchester City on 29 July 2020, remaining at Mechelen on loan for the forthcoming season. In July 2021, he joined Troyes on loan for the 2021–22 season. In August 2022, he joined Marseille on loan for the 2022–23 season. On 29 October 2022, he scored his first Ligue 1 goal in a 2–2 away draw against Strasbourg. On 21 July 2023, Kaboré joined newly promoted Premier League club Luton Town on a season-long loan. On 1 September 2024, Kaboré joined Primeira Liga club Benfica, on loan from Manchester City. Having struggled for gametime, he was recalled on 6 January 2025 and joined Bundesliga side Werder Bremen on loan for the remainder of the season. On 1 September 2025, Kaboré joined EFL Championship club Wrexham on loan until the end of the 2025–26 season. On 20 September, he made his debut for the club, recording two assists in a 3–2 away victory over Norwich City in the league. On 27 August 2026, Kaboré joined Wrexham on a permanent transfer on a three-year contract.He joined Wrexham from Manchester City for a reported fee of £2 million.
Kaboré made his debut for the Burkina Faso national team in a 0–0 friendly tie with the DR Congo on 9 June 2019. On 8 October 2021, Kaboré scored his first senior international goal in a 4–0 World Cup qualification victory over Djibouti. He has been named the Best Young Player of the tournament at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations held in Cameroon from January to February 2022. Although he did not score a goal in the tournament, Kaboré played a key role in Burkina Faso's run to the last-four stage with his attacking and defensive contributions. He made three assists as his side reached the semi-final where they lost 3–1 to eventual winners Senegal.
- Club
- KV Mechelen (2019–2020)
- Club
- Manchester City F.C. (2020–)
- Club
- KV Mechelen (2020–2021)
- Club
- ES Troyes AC (2021–)
- Club
- S.L. Benfica (2024–2025)
- Club
- SV Werder Bremen (2025–)
- National team
- Burkina Faso
Legacy
Manchester City
FA Community Shield: 2024 Africa Cup of Nations Best Young Player: 2021
Clubs
Played together with
- Aaran LinesSV Werder Bremen
Aaron HuntSV Werder Bremen · 2004–2014- Abdallah DeebKV Mechelen · 2009–2010
- Abdel Sattar SabryS.L. Benfica · 2000–2001
Abdelaziz Ben TifourES Troyes AC · 1954–1956- Abdelkrim El HadriouiS.L. Benfica · 1997–1998
- Abdisalam IbrahimManchester City F.C. · 2010–2014
Abdoulwhaid SissokoES Troyes AC · 2008–2012
Abdukodir KhusanovManchester City F.C. · 2025
Abdul RazakManchester City F.C. · 2011–2013
Abdul-Ganiyu IddiKV Mechelen · 2009–2011
Abdul-Yakuni IddiKV Mechelen · 2006–2007
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Identifiers & aliases
Issa Kaboré is a Burkinabé professional footballer who plays as a right-back or right wing-back for EFL Championship club Wrexham and the Burkina Faso national team.
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