Ibrahima Baldé (footballer, born 1989)

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Ibrahima
Ibrahima with Kuban in 2015
Personal information
Date of birth (1989-04-04) 4 April 1989 (age 35)
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.

Club career[edit]

Early years and Spain[edit]

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]

Kuban[edit]

Ibrahima before a match in 2015

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]

Reims[edit]

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]

CFR Cluj[edit]

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]

Later career[edit]

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]

International career[edit]

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]

Honours[edit]

Atlético Madrid

Kuban

CFR Cluj

References[edit]

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Balde happy with his career in Kuban". Yahoo! Sports. 20 January 2014. Archived from the original on 16 September 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Forlan fires Atletico to victory". ESPN Soccernet. 17 January 2010. Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Last-gasp Ibrahima leveller". ESPN Soccernet. 7 March 2010. Archived from the original on 3 May 2010. Retrieved 7 March 2010.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ "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.
  18. ^ "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.
  19. ^ "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.
  20. ^ "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.
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ 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.
  23. ^ 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.
  24. ^ "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.
  25. ^ "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.
  26. ^ "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.
  27. ^ "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.
  28. ^ 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.
  29. ^ "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.
  30. ^ "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.
  31. ^ 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.
  32. ^ a b "Cluj clinch fourth Romanian title on final day of season". Reuters. 20 May 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  33. ^ "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.
  34. ^ "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.
  35. ^ "Ibrahima Baldé joins Trau FC in India". DayFR Euro. 18 September 2023. Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  36. ^ "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.
  37. ^ 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.

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