Barcelona have got their hands on one of the most prominent talents in African football: Arouna Traore is a young Malian striker, currently playing for the Académie Africa Foot in Bamako. He is a promise of the African movement, known for his technical and athletic skills. His ability to play as a winger on both wings makes him a versatile player and particularly interesting for European observers.
Traoré has shown his talent in youth competitions, standing out in tournaments such as the UEFA Friendship Tournament in Antalya, Turkey. During the 2023-2024 season, he achieved 8 goals and 3 assists in the Malian Ligue 2, demonstrating a remarkable sense of goal and play-creation skills. He prefers the role of left winger but can play on both flanks and his strong point is quick and effective dribbling, which makes him ideal for Barça’s game. Speed and acceleration make him difficult to mark. Traoré looks set for a promising future in European football, thanks to his combination of talent, physicality and tactical intelligence.
Name: Arouna Traore
Date of birth: November 3, 2007
Nationality: Malian
Role: left wing
Squad: Académie Africa Foot
It looks like: Juan Cuadrado
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