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 with Kuban in 2015 | |||
Personal information | |||
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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) |
2012–2013 | Senegal | 3 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:45, 23 February 2024 (UTC) |
Club career
editEarly years and Spain
editIbrahima 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]
Kuban
editOn 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]
Reims
editOn 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]
CFR Cluj
editIbrahima 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]
Later career
editOn 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]
International career
editIbrahima 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]
Honours
editAtlético Madrid
- Copa del Rey runner-up: 2009–10
Kuban
- Russian Cup runner-up: 2014–15
CFR Cluj
References
edit- ^ "Ibrahim, un senegalés que llegó de Vélez Sarsfield" [Ibrahim, a Senegalese who arrived from Vélez Sarsfield]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 16 October 2009. Archived from the original on 29 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ "Balde happy with his career in Kuban". Yahoo! Sports. 20 January 2014. Archived from the original on 16 September 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
- ^ "Senegal's striker Balde happy with career in Kuban". The Gulf Today. 21 January 2014. Archived from the original on 24 July 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ Lysenko, Oleg (19 September 2014). Бальде: аргентинцы мне орали: "Проваливай отсюда!" [Baldé: Argentines shouting at me: "Get out of here!"] (in Russian). Championat. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ Mosull Viñas, Marc (9 September 2013). "Interview with Ibrahima Baldé: "Kuban Krasnodar is making history"". Russian Football News. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ Campos, Tomás (3 January 2010). "El Atlético saca la cabeza" [Atlético rear head]. Marca (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 21 May 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ^ "Forlan fires Atletico to victory". ESPN Soccernet. 17 January 2010. Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
- ^ "Ibrahima amplía su contrato con el Atleti hasta 2013" [Ibrahima extends his contract with Atleti until 2013]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 5 March 2010. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ "Last-gasp Ibrahima leveller". ESPN Soccernet. 7 March 2010. Archived from the original on 3 May 2010. Retrieved 7 March 2010.
- ^ "Ibrahima llega al Numancia cedido por el At. Madrid" [Ibrahima arrives to Numancia on loan from At. Madrid]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 26 August 2010. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ^ Soria, Alma (9 November 2010). "Ibrahima estará fuera de los terrenos de juego cinco semanas" [Ibrahima out of action for five weeks]. Marca (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 29 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ "Ibrahima firma con Osasuna para tres temporadas" [Ibrahima signs with Osasuna for three seasons]. Marca (in Spanish). 13 April 2011. Archived from the original on 21 September 2012. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
- ^ "Güiza rescata al Getafe de su enésimo tropiezo" [Güiza rescues Getafe from umpteenth setback]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 26 October 2011. Archived from the original on 24 July 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ Ramajo, Roberto (6 May 2012). "Ibrahima mantiene viva Europa" [Europe still alive courtesy of Ibrahima]. Diario AS (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 24 July 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ "Puñal por Ibrahima, el único cambio de Mendilibar" [Puñal for Ibrahima, Mendilibar's only change]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 21 January 2012. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ "Mendilibar convoca del filial a Roberto Torres y Raoul Loé" [Mendilibar calls Roberto Torres and Raoul Loé from reserves]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 2 March 2012. Archived from the original on 24 July 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ "Senegal forward Ibrahima Balde joins Russia's Kuban". BBC Sport. 23 August 2012. Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ^ "Ibrahima Baldé et Moussa Konaté s'exilent en Russie" [Ibrahima Baldé and Moussa Konaté exiled in Russia] (in French). Xalima. 23 August 2012. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "Ibrahima marca dos goles en su debut con el Kuban Krasnodar" [Ibrahima scored two goals on his debut with Kuban Krasnodar]. Diario de Navarra (in Spanish). 28 August 2012. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "Кубань" может лишиться Бальде на полгода [Kuban may lose Baldé six months] (in Russian). Championat. 12 February 2014. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ Diakité, Bréhima (20 June 2016). "Mansaly champion, Ibrahima Baldé relégué en D2" [Mansaly champion, Ibrahima Baldé relegated to D2] (in French). Sene Plus. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ Бальде: прихожу домой и всегда благодарю бога – из-за РФПЛ сбылись мои мечты [Balde: I come home and always thank God – because my dream came true with the Premier League] (in Russian). Championat. 30 December 2015. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ Стаценко: Бальде отказался продлевать контракт, но, возможно, передумает [Statsenko: Balde refused to renew the contract, but may change his mind] (in Russian). Championat. 30 December 2015. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ "Кубань" ведёт переговоры с Бальде о продлении контракта [Kuban in talks with Baldé on contract extension] (in Russian). Championat. 12 March 2016. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ "Кубань" объявила об уходе Бальде [Kuban announced departure of Baldé] (in Russian). Championat. 1 July 2016. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ "Reims recrute Ibrahima Baldé" [Reims recruit Ibrahima Baldé] (in French). France Football. 31 July 2016. Archived from the original on 20 August 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
- ^ "L2/J4: Reims-Red Star (2–1)" [L2/R4: Reims-Red Star (2–1)] (in French). Football 365. 22 August 2016. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ Farge, Rémi (22 October 2016). "L2 (J12): Lens et Reims se neutralisent" [L2 (R12): Lens and Reims neutralise each other] (in French). Football 365. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ "Lovitura verii în Liga 1! Au transferat un superatacant, cu Europa League în palmares și 40 de meciuri în La Liga!" [The shock of the summer transfer window in Liga 1! They signed an incredible forward, with a Europa League title and 40 La Liga appearances!]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 22 July 2017. Archived from the original on 25 July 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ "CFR – Voluntari 2–0. Liderul merge fără greșeală! Echipa lui Dan Petrescu a câștigat fără să forțeze" [CFR – Voluntari 2–0. Leaders still have not failed! Dan Petrescu's team won without breaking a sweat] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 20 August 2017. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ Măcicășan, Vlad (29 August 2017). "Aşa debut a avut doar Lacina Traore. Ibrahima Balde este peste Fabbiani, Kapetanos sau Tade, după doar 22 de minute jucate" [Only Lacina Traoré had such a great debut. Ibrahima Baldé surpasses Fabbiani, Kapetanos or Tadé, after playing just 22 minutes]. ProSport (in Romanian). Archived from the original on 29 August 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
- ^ a b "Cluj clinch fourth Romanian title on final day of season". Reuters. 20 May 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "Ibrahima Baldé, a new player for Real Oviedo". Real Oviedo. 3 August 2018. Archived from the original on 7 August 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "Ibrahima Balde Boluspor'da" [Ibrahima Balde to Boluspor] (in Turkish). Boluspor. 31 July 2022. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ^ "Ibrahima Baldé joins Trau FC in India". DayFR Euro. 18 September 2023. Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ "Senegal leave Papiss Cisse out of Olympic squad". BBC Sport. 7 July 2012. Archived from the original on 29 August 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ McManus, James (4 August 2012). "Mexico 4–2 Senegal (AET): Giovani & Herrera goals settle thrilling Olympics quarter-final". Goal. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
External links
edit- Ibrahima Baldé at BDFutbol
- Ibrahima Baldé at RomanianSoccer.ro (in Romanian)
- Ibrahima Baldé at National-Football-Teams.com
- Ibrahima Baldé – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Ibrahima Baldé at Soccerway