Boukary Dramé
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Boukary Dramé is a French
-born Senegal
ese footballer playing in Italy
for A.C. ChievoVerona
, as a left defender. He is a Senegal
international.
.Dramé came through the Paris Saint-Germain F.C. youth ranks, going on to spend two years in the first team, with different outcomes: four matches in 2005–06, 20 in the following, with the capital
outfit barely avoiding relegation in the latter. Drame impressed early on in his career for PSG
and was part of the side that helped reach the last 16 in the UEFA Cup
. After a strong season with PSG
Drame was regarding as one of the form left backs in the league along with Eric Abidal
, Drame set his sights on a move to The English Premier League.
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
, also appearing scarcely throughout his first campaign
. He picked up a serious ankle sprain on his debut against former club PSG
.
On September 1, 2008, he joined Spanish second division
's Real Sociedad
on a season-long loan. He made his debut in a 2–1 win at Gimnàstic de Tarragona
, his only appearance of the season. In 2009 he joined Birmingham City on trial, with Drame keen on a switch to the English Premier League, however he didnt earn himself a contract.
During the 2010/11 season Drame played 26 games for FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
and scored two goals. He was sidelined with knee surgery from January for a few weeks. With Drame's contract due to expire at the end of the season, FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
offered him a new deal they failed to meet Drame's wage demands. His contract expired at the end of the 2011 season and he became a free agent. With clubs like Beşiktaş J.K.
, Trabzonspor
, U.S. Lecce
and VFB Stuttgart
all showing interest in the player since his release. In June 2011 Drame was linked with a move to Newcastle United. In July 2011 he was linked with a move to English Championship club Nottingham Forest.
In August 2011, it was reported that Drame had joined Leeds United
on trial, on 23rd was transferred from FC Sochaux
to Chievo Verona on a free transfer.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
-born Senegal
Senegal
Senegal , officially the Republic of Senegal , is a country in western Africa. It owes its name to the Sénégal River that borders it to the east and north...
ese footballer playing in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
for A.C. ChievoVerona
A.C. ChievoVerona
Associazione Calcio Chievo Verona is a professional Italian football club named after and based in Chievo, a suburb of 2,800 inhabitants in Verona, Veneto, and owned by Paluani, a cake company and the inspiration for their original name, Paluani Chievo...
, as a left defender. He is a Senegal
Senegal national football team
The Senegal national football team, nicknamed the Lions of Teranga, is the national team of Senegal and is controlled by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football...
international.
PSG
He began playing football at CSL Aulnay-sous-Bois before joining the center of pre-training of PSG at Verneuil . He entered the first team in 2005 and plays its first game in Ligue 1 on 11 September 2005 against the RC StrasbourgRC Strasbourg
Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace...
.Dramé came through the Paris Saint-Germain F.C. youth ranks, going on to spend two years in the first team, with different outcomes: four matches in 2005–06, 20 in the following, with the capital
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
outfit barely avoiding relegation in the latter. Drame impressed early on in his career for PSG
PSG
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and was part of the side that helped reach the last 16 in the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
. After a strong season with PSG
PSG
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Drame was regarding as one of the form left backs in the league along with Eric Abidal
Éric Abidal
Éric Sylvain Abidal is a French footballer who plays as a left or central defender for FC Barcelona and the France national team.-Club career:...
, Drame set his sights on a move to The English Premier League.
FC Sochaux
In July 2007, after refusing the extension of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain in August 2007, Dramé signed a four-year deal at fellow first divisionerLigue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
Football Club Sochaux-Montbéliard is a French association football club based in the city of Montbéliard. The club was founded in 1928 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. Sochaux plays its home matches at the Stade Auguste Bonal located within the city...
, also appearing scarcely throughout his first campaign
Ligue 1 2007-08
The 2007–08 Ligue 1 season is the seventieth since its establishment, and started in August 2007 and ended on 17 May 2008. The fixtures were announced in June 2007. Lyon became French champions, having won a record seventh consecutive title ....
. He picked up a serious ankle sprain on his debut against former club PSG
PSG
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.
On September 1, 2008, he joined Spanish second division
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
's Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in the city of San Sebastián, Basque Country, founded on 7 September 1909...
on a season-long loan. He made his debut in a 2–1 win at Gimnàstic de Tarragona
Gimnàstic de Tarragona
Club Gimnàstic de Tarragona, usually referred to as Nàstic, is a Spanish sports club based in Tarragona, in the autonomous community of Catalonia. Its football team currently plays in Segunda División....
, his only appearance of the season. In 2009 he joined Birmingham City on trial, with Drame keen on a switch to the English Premier League, however he didnt earn himself a contract.
During the 2010/11 season Drame played 26 games for FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
Football Club Sochaux-Montbéliard is a French association football club based in the city of Montbéliard. The club was founded in 1928 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. Sochaux plays its home matches at the Stade Auguste Bonal located within the city...
and scored two goals. He was sidelined with knee surgery from January for a few weeks. With Drame's contract due to expire at the end of the season, FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
Football Club Sochaux-Montbéliard is a French association football club based in the city of Montbéliard. The club was founded in 1928 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. Sochaux plays its home matches at the Stade Auguste Bonal located within the city...
offered him a new deal they failed to meet Drame's wage demands. His contract expired at the end of the 2011 season and he became a free agent. With clubs like Beşiktaş J.K.
Besiktas J.K.
Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü , or simply Beşiktaş , is a Turkish sports club. The club's football team is one of the major teams in Turkey. The professional sports club, founded in 1903, is based in the Beşiktaş district in Istanbul, Turkey...
, Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Trabzon, Turkey. Formed in 1967 through a merger of several local clubs, Trabzonspor won six championships in Turkish Super League. The Club won their first Championship title in 1975 which is also the Club's initiation year...
, U.S. Lecce
U.S. Lecce
Unione Sportiva Lecce or simply U.S. Lecce is an Italian football club based in Lecce, Apulia who play in the Italian Serie A. After being crowned Serie B champions in 2009–10, the team successfully managed to avoid relegation in 2010-11....
and VFB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
Verein für Bewegungsspiele Stuttgart 1893 e. V., commonly known as VfB Stuttgart, is a German sports club based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. The club is best known for its football team, which has participated in all but two Bundesliga seasons...
all showing interest in the player since his release. In June 2011 Drame was linked with a move to Newcastle United. In July 2011 he was linked with a move to English Championship club Nottingham Forest.
In August 2011, it was reported that Drame had joined Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
on trial, on 23rd was transferred from FC Sochaux
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
Football Club Sochaux-Montbéliard is a French association football club based in the city of Montbéliard. The club was founded in 1928 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. Sochaux plays its home matches at the Stade Auguste Bonal located within the city...
to Chievo Verona on a free transfer.