Bertrand Traoré
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Bertrand Isidore Traoré is a Burkinabé
international footballer who plays in England for the Chelsea Academy.
in August 2010, rejecting Manchester United
in the process.
However, in January 2011, Traoré had still yet to sign for the club.
and 2011 African U-17 Championship. Traoré helped Burkina Faso beat Rwanda 2-1 in the continental final.
He made his début for the senior national team
on 3 September 2011, in a friendly match against Equatorial Guinea
.
at international level. Bertrand is the youngest of four children. The eldest, Alain
, is also a footballer.
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso – also known by its short-form name Burkina – is a landlocked country in west Africa. It is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d'Ivoire to the southwest.Its size is with an estimated...
international footballer who plays in England for the Chelsea Academy.
Club career
In August 2010, it was announced that Traoré had joined the Chelsea Academy from French club AuxerreAJ Auxerre
Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise is a French association football club based in the commune of Auxerre in Burgundy. The club was founded in 1905 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Auxerre plays its home matches at the Stade l'Abbé-Deschamps on the banks of the...
in August 2010, rejecting Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
in the process.
However, in January 2011, Traoré had still yet to sign for the club.
International career
Traoré participated at the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the thirteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria from October 24 to November 15, 2009.The tournament was won by Switzerland, beating 1-0 the host team, Nigeria...
and 2011 African U-17 Championship. Traoré helped Burkina Faso beat Rwanda 2-1 in the continental final.
He made his début for the senior national team
Burkina Faso national football team
The Burkina Faso national football team, nicknamed Les Etalons , is the national team of Burkina Faso and is controlled by the Fédération Burkinabé de Foot-Ball. They were known as the Upper Volta national football team until 1984, when Upper Volta became Burkina Faso...
on 3 September 2011, in a friendly match against Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea national football team
The Equatorial Guinea national football team, nicknamed Nzalang Nacional, is the national team of Equatorial Guinea and is controlled by the Federación Ecuatoguineana de Fútbol. It is a member of CAF...
.
Personal life
Traoré's father, Feu Traoré Isaï, was also a footballer. He played for RC Bobo and also represented Burkina FasoBurkina Faso national football team
The Burkina Faso national football team, nicknamed Les Etalons , is the national team of Burkina Faso and is controlled by the Fédération Burkinabé de Foot-Ball. They were known as the Upper Volta national football team until 1984, when Upper Volta became Burkina Faso...
at international level. Bertrand is the youngest of four children. The eldest, Alain
Alain Traoré
Alain Sibiri Traoré is a Burkinabé footballer, who currently plays for AJ Auxerre.- Career :Traoré began his career with Planete Champion and was transferred in July 2005 to AJ Auxerre. On 4 January 2009, he was loaned out to Stade Brest 29 for six months. He returned to AJ Auxerre on 31 June...
, is also a footballer.