Mamadou Traoré (born 3 April 2002) is a Malian professional

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who plays for

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as an attacker.

Career

Traoré was trained at the Mansa Academy in Mali, owned by

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striker Moussa Dembélé.

FK Minija Kretinga

He joined Lithuanian club

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in August 2022. However, reports that he was receiving offers from bigger clubs surfaced in 2023.

Union SG

In June 2023, Traoré was announced to have signed with

for two seasons, with an option for an additional season.

Loan to Castellón

On 31 August 2023, Castellón announced the signing of Traoré from Union SG, on a loan until June 2024

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