Alpha Amadou Touré (born 25 January 2006) is a Senegalese professional

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who plays as a

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for club

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Club career

A versatile player capable playing in the midfield and defense, Touré is a product of

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in his native Senegal. On 12 July 2024, he signed for Ligue 2 club Metz on a contract until June 2028. He made his first start for the club in a 1–0 defeat away to

on 29 October 2024. On 29 May 2025, he scored an extra-time goal in a 3–1

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victory over

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that secured Metz's return to

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International career

Touré has represented Senegal at under-17 level, participating in the

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in Indonesia.

Personal life

In July 2024, Touré obtained his ''baccalauréat'' with a mention of "fairly good".

Honours

Génération Foot * Senegal Ligue 1: 2022–23

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Touré, Alpha 2006 births Living people Senegalese men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Génération Foot players FC Metz players Ligue 2 players Ligue 1 (Senegal) players Championnat National 3 players Senegalese expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in France Senegalese expatriate sportspeople in France People from Kaolack