Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Date of birth | 4 April 1989 | ||
Place of birth | Dakar, Senegal | ||
Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | TRAU | ||
Number | 11 | ||
Youth career | |||
2006–2007 | Argentinos Juniors | ||
2007–2008 | Vélez Sarsfield | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
2009–2010 | Atlético Madrid B | 18 | (8) |
2010–2011 | Atlético Madrid | 18 | (3) |
2010–2011 | → Numancia (loan) | 18 | (6) |
2011–2012 | Osasuna | 22 | (7) |
2012–2016 | Kuban | 82 | (24) |
2016–2017 | Reims | 21 | (2) |
2017–2018 | CFR Cluj | 13 | (4) |
2018–2020 | Oviedo | 60 | (10) |
2020–2022 | Giresunspor | 62 | (22) |
2022–2023 | Boluspor | 30 | (4) |
2023– | TRAU | 3 | (0) |
International career | |||
2012 | Senegal U23 | 3 | (1) |
2012–2023 | Senegal | 3 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:45, 23 February 2024 (UTC) |
Ibrahima Baldé (born 4 April 1989), known as Ibrahima, is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a forward for I-League club TRAU FC.
Ibrahima was born in Dakar. In 2006 the 16-year-old arrived in Argentina after signing for Argentinos Juniors and, the following year, he joined another club in that nation, Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield. [1] He later said of his time in the country: "When I went to Argentina I could never imagine how many troubles and personal insults I would have to experience because of my skin colour there". [2] [3] [4]
In December 2008, Ibrahima continued his development at Atlético Madrid, being initially allocated to their reserves. [5] Due to injuries to the first team's attacking lines – Florent Sinama Pongolle had also just been sold – he made his La Liga debut on 2 January 2010, playing the full 90 minutes against Sevilla FC at the Vicente Calderón Stadium in a 2–1 win. [6]
Ibrahima scored his first goal with the main squad on 17 January 2010, in another home victory, 3–2 against Sporting de Gijón: after just five minutes on the pitch, he tapped in Sergio Agüero's saved attempt to make it 3–1. [7]
On 5 March 2010, Ibrahima extended his contract with Atlético until 2013, [8] scoring a last-minute equaliser in a 1–1 draw at Real Zaragoza two days later. [9] He was loaned to CD Numancia of Segunda División in the summer, in a season-long move. [10]
Ibrahima's spell with the Soria side was greatly undermined by injury, as he appeared in less than half of the league's matches. [11] On 13 April 2011, he agreed to join CA Osasuna on a three-year deal effective as of July, with a buyout clause of €9 million. [12]
During his tenure at the El Sadar Stadium, Ibrahima netted seven goals in 23 competitive appearances, including a brace against Getafe CF (2–2 away draw) [13] and the game's only to help the hosts defeat Real Sociedad in the league. [14] He was also afflicted by physical problems. [15] [16]
On 23 August 2012, Ibrahima signed a three-year deal with FC Kuban Krasnodar; [17] he stated he would not have problems adapting to the new reality, even though his move was delayed due to visa issues. [18] He scored twice on his debut four days later, and also set up a goal for Marcos Pizzelli in a 6–2 win over FC Volga Nizhny Novgorod, before coming off in the 71st minute. [19]
Ibrahima suffered a ligament rupture to his knee during a friendly in early 2014, going on to be sidelined for several months. [20] He netted only four times from 21 games in the 2015–16 campaign, and his team was relegated from the Russian Premier League after ranking third-bottom. [21]
With his contract expected to expire on 30 June 2016, Ibrahima reportedly rejected a new offer in December 2015. [22] General manager Valery Statsenko expressed his confidence on an agreement being reached, [23] and negotiations started in March 2016; [24] on 1 July, however, Kuban announced the player's departure. [25]
On 31 July 2016, Ibrahima moved to French club Stade de Reims on a 1+1 contract. [26] He made his Ligue 2 debut in the fourth matchday, starting and playing 79 minutes of the 2–1 home defeat of Red Star FC, [27] and his first goal arrived on 22 October to help to a 1–1 draw at RC Lens. [28]
Ibrahima signed a two-year deal with CFR Cluj in July 2017, rejoining his former Kuban Krasnodar coach Dan Petrescu. [29] He made his Romanian Liga I debut against FC Voluntari on 20 August, coming on as an 83rd-minute substitute for Urko Vera in the 2–0 home victory. [30] He scored his first goals six days later, netting twice in the 4–3 away loss to ACS Poli Timișoara. [31]
Baldé won his only career title at the end of his only season, contributing four goals and three starts to the conquest of the national championship. [32]
On 3 August 2018, Ibrahima returned to Spain after agreeing to a two-year contract with Real Oviedo in the second division. [33] He competed in Turkey the following seasons, with Giresunspor and Boluspor. [34]
Ibrahima moved to the Indian I-League in September 2023, joining TRAU FC. [35]
Ibrahima was first called up by the Senegal national team in May 2012, and made his debut on the 25th by playing 63 minutes in a 1–0 friendly win over Morocco. He scored his first goal the following week, helping to a 3–1 home victory against Liberia for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Later that year, Ibrahima was selected by the under-23 side for the Summer Olympics in London. [36] He played three of four matches during the tournament, netting in the 4–2 quarter-final loss to Mexico. [37]
Atlético Madrid
Kuban
CFR Cluj
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Date of birth | 4 April 1989 | ||
Place of birth | Dakar, Senegal | ||
Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | TRAU | ||
Number | 11 | ||
Youth career | |||
2006–2007 | Argentinos Juniors | ||
2007–2008 | Vélez Sarsfield | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
2009–2010 | Atlético Madrid B | 18 | (8) |
2010–2011 | Atlético Madrid | 18 | (3) |
2010–2011 | → Numancia (loan) | 18 | (6) |
2011–2012 | Osasuna | 22 | (7) |
2012–2016 | Kuban | 82 | (24) |
2016–2017 | Reims | 21 | (2) |
2017–2018 | CFR Cluj | 13 | (4) |
2018–2020 | Oviedo | 60 | (10) |
2020–2022 | Giresunspor | 62 | (22) |
2022–2023 | Boluspor | 30 | (4) |
2023– | TRAU | 3 | (0) |
International career | |||
2012 | Senegal U23 | 3 | (1) |
2012–2023 | Senegal | 3 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:45, 23 February 2024 (UTC) |
Ibrahima Baldé (born 4 April 1989), known as Ibrahima, is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a forward for I-League club TRAU FC.
Ibrahima was born in Dakar. In 2006 the 16-year-old arrived in Argentina after signing for Argentinos Juniors and, the following year, he joined another club in that nation, Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield. [1] He later said of his time in the country: "When I went to Argentina I could never imagine how many troubles and personal insults I would have to experience because of my skin colour there". [2] [3] [4]
In December 2008, Ibrahima continued his development at Atlético Madrid, being initially allocated to their reserves. [5] Due to injuries to the first team's attacking lines – Florent Sinama Pongolle had also just been sold – he made his La Liga debut on 2 January 2010, playing the full 90 minutes against Sevilla FC at the Vicente Calderón Stadium in a 2–1 win. [6]
Ibrahima scored his first goal with the main squad on 17 January 2010, in another home victory, 3–2 against Sporting de Gijón: after just five minutes on the pitch, he tapped in Sergio Agüero's saved attempt to make it 3–1. [7]
On 5 March 2010, Ibrahima extended his contract with Atlético until 2013, [8] scoring a last-minute equaliser in a 1–1 draw at Real Zaragoza two days later. [9] He was loaned to CD Numancia of Segunda División in the summer, in a season-long move. [10]
Ibrahima's spell with the Soria side was greatly undermined by injury, as he appeared in less than half of the league's matches. [11] On 13 April 2011, he agreed to join CA Osasuna on a three-year deal effective as of July, with a buyout clause of €9 million. [12]
During his tenure at the El Sadar Stadium, Ibrahima netted seven goals in 23 competitive appearances, including a brace against Getafe CF (2–2 away draw) [13] and the game's only to help the hosts defeat Real Sociedad in the league. [14] He was also afflicted by physical problems. [15] [16]
On 23 August 2012, Ibrahima signed a three-year deal with FC Kuban Krasnodar; [17] he stated he would not have problems adapting to the new reality, even though his move was delayed due to visa issues. [18] He scored twice on his debut four days later, and also set up a goal for Marcos Pizzelli in a 6–2 win over FC Volga Nizhny Novgorod, before coming off in the 71st minute. [19]
Ibrahima suffered a ligament rupture to his knee during a friendly in early 2014, going on to be sidelined for several months. [20] He netted only four times from 21 games in the 2015–16 campaign, and his team was relegated from the Russian Premier League after ranking third-bottom. [21]
With his contract expected to expire on 30 June 2016, Ibrahima reportedly rejected a new offer in December 2015. [22] General manager Valery Statsenko expressed his confidence on an agreement being reached, [23] and negotiations started in March 2016; [24] on 1 July, however, Kuban announced the player's departure. [25]
On 31 July 2016, Ibrahima moved to French club Stade de Reims on a 1+1 contract. [26] He made his Ligue 2 debut in the fourth matchday, starting and playing 79 minutes of the 2–1 home defeat of Red Star FC, [27] and his first goal arrived on 22 October to help to a 1–1 draw at RC Lens. [28]
Ibrahima signed a two-year deal with CFR Cluj in July 2017, rejoining his former Kuban Krasnodar coach Dan Petrescu. [29] He made his Romanian Liga I debut against FC Voluntari on 20 August, coming on as an 83rd-minute substitute for Urko Vera in the 2–0 home victory. [30] He scored his first goals six days later, netting twice in the 4–3 away loss to ACS Poli Timișoara. [31]
Baldé won his only career title at the end of his only season, contributing four goals and three starts to the conquest of the national championship. [32]
On 3 August 2018, Ibrahima returned to Spain after agreeing to a two-year contract with Real Oviedo in the second division. [33] He competed in Turkey the following seasons, with Giresunspor and Boluspor. [34]
Ibrahima moved to the Indian I-League in September 2023, joining TRAU FC. [35]
Ibrahima was first called up by the Senegal national team in May 2012, and made his debut on the 25th by playing 63 minutes in a 1–0 friendly win over Morocco. He scored his first goal the following week, helping to a 3–1 home victory against Liberia for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Later that year, Ibrahima was selected by the under-23 side for the Summer Olympics in London. [36] He played three of four matches during the tournament, netting in the 4–2 quarter-final loss to Mexico. [37]
Atlético Madrid
Kuban
CFR Cluj