Bakary Koné

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ИИ

Bakary Koné is a Burkinabé former professional footballer known for his role as a centre-back.

Koné played a crucial role in Guingamp's victory in the 2009 Coupe de France Final.

He made his international debut for Burkina Faso at the age of 18, helping them defeat Senegal in a crucial match.

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Биография

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Bakary Koné is a Burkinabé former professional footballer born in Burkina Faso, who played as a centre-back. He began his football journey in 2004 with the youth team of CFTPK Abidjan before moving to Étoile Filante de Ouagadougou in 2005, where he started his professional career.

Professional Career

In July 2006, Koné signed with En Avant de Guingamp, making his debut in Ligue 2 on May 11, 2007. He played a pivotal role in Guingamp's victory in the 2009 Coupe de France Final, contributing to the club's success over five seasons with 112 appearances. In 2011, he transferred to Olympique Lyonnais for €3.8 million, where he made 89 appearances and scored 9 goals, including two in the UEFA Champions League. After leaving Lyon in 2016, he had stints with Málaga CF, RC Strasbourg Alsace, MKE Ankaragücü, FC Arsenal Tula, and Kerala Blasters FC, showcasing his versatility across various leagues.

International Career

Koné made his international debut for the Burkina Faso national team on October 7, 2006, at just 18 years old. He was a key player in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, where Burkina Faso finished as runners-up, earning the Fair Player of the Match Award in the final. With 83 caps, he is the third most capped player in his country's history, demonstrating his significant contribution to Burkinabé football.

Legacy

Throughout his career, Koné has been recognized for his defensive skills and leadership on the field. His achievements include winning the Coupe de France with both Guingamp and Lyon, and being part of the African Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament in 2013, solidifying his legacy in African football.

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Карьера и клубы

Career statistics

As of match played on 2 July 2018

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International career

Koné made his debut for the Burkino Faso on 7 October 2006 at the age of 18. He played the entire 90 minutes where Burkino Faso defeated Senegal 1–0 in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification. He was the member of the Burkino Faso squad that played in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. He played the entire minutes in the tournament and Burkino Faso became the runners up of the tournament for the first time in the history. In the final he won the Fair Player of the Match Award. On 14 November 2014, Koné captained his national side for the first time in an African Nations Cup Qualification match against Angola. With 83 appearances, Koné is the third most capped player for his country.

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Club career

Early career

Koné played on youth side for CFTPK Abidjan and joined in 2004 to ÉF Ouagadougou where he began his professional career in 2005.

Guingamp

In July 2006 Koné signed for Guingamp. He played his first game for Guingamp on 11 May 2007 against Tours FC in the Ligue 2. Whilst at Guingamp, then in Ligue 2, Koné played in the 2009 Coupe de France Final in which they beat Rennes. After making 112 appearances for the club from five seasons, he was signed by Lyon in 2011.

Lyon

Koné joined Lyon on 11 August 2011 and signed a five-year deal for a €3.8 million transfer fee. He scored his first goal with Lyon in the UEFA Champions League play-offs against Rubin Kazan on 24 August 2011. He scored his second goal, again in the Champions League in the group stage against Dinamo Zagreb on 27 September of the same year. During his five years at Lyon, he made 89 appearances for the club and also scored 9 goals. He left the club in 2016 after his regular contract ran out.

Malaga

On 27 June 2016, Koné signed a three-year deal with La Liga side Málaga. On 26 August 2017, he moved to Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg on a season-long loan. On 28 July 2018, Koné terminated his contract with Málaga.