Biography
Who is Amadou Haidara?
Early football career
Amadou Haidara began his professional path at the JMG Academy Bamako located in his home country of Mali. This foundational training prepared him for a move to European football. In July 2016, he signed with the Austrian club FC Red Bull Salzburg.
To gain experience, he spent time on loan with FC Liefering, which served as a secondary team for the Salzburg organization. He also participated in the UEFA Youth League representing the FC Red Bull Salzburg U-19 squad. During that competition, he especially scored two goals against FK Vardar. His first appearance for Liefering occurred in the third round of the 2016 to 2017 league season against LASK Linz. Coming on as a substitute for Gideon Mensah after halftime, he scored his debut goal in the 48th minute.
Success in Austria and Germany
During the 2017 to 2018 season, the Salzburg team experienced a historic European campaign. They finished at the top of their Europa League group for a fourth time. The squad then defeated Real Sociedad and Borussia Dortmund to reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League. On May 3, 2018, Amadou participated in the semi-final match against Olympique de Marseille.
In December 2018, he moved to Germany to sign with RB Leipzig. He scored his first Bundesliga goal on March 30, 2019, during a victory against Hertha BSC. While at RB Leipzig, he helped the team reach the Champions League semi-finals during the 2019 to 2020 season. Later, on December 8, 2020, he netted his first Champions League goal in a match against Manchester United.
Transition to France
After seven years playing for RB Leipzig, Amadou Haidara relocated to France. He joined the Ligue 1 club Lens on December 23, 2025. His contract with the French side extends until June 2029. Reports indicated the transfer fee was approximately two million euros, with potential for increases based on performance incentives.
His trophy cabinet includes several major honors from his time in Austria and Germany. He won the Austrian Bundesliga twice and the Austrian Cup once with Red Bull Salzburg. While at RB Leipzig, he secured the DFB-Pokal trophy twice. Also, he was part of the Lens squad that won the Coupe de France and the Trophée des Champions during the 2025 to 2026 season.
International play for Mali
Amadou Haidara represents Mali on the international stage. His career with the national program began with the U17 team, where he played five matches and scored one goal. He was a member of the squad that finished as runners-up at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
He made his senior debut for the Mali national team on October 6, 2017, in a World Cup qualification match against Ivory Coast. He has since participated in multiple editions of the Africa Cup of Nations, including tournaments in 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025. National team coaches have consistently selected him for major continental competitions throughout his professional career.
Birthday and age
Amadou Haidara was born on January 31, 1998, which makes Amadou 28 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Amadou shares the date with 61 other famous people.
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