Kassoum Ouattara (born 14 October 2004) is a French professional

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who plays as a

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for club

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Club career

On 7 July 2022, Ouattara signed his first professional contract for

, a deal until 2025. He made his debut in a 3–1

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defeat to

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on 20 August 2022. In the second half of the 2022–23 season, he became a regular starter, starting ten of nineteen matches before an injury ended his season.

International career

Born in France with Ivorian descent, Ouattara is eligible to represent both France and Ivory Coast at international level. He made his debut for the France under-19s in March 2023.

References

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