Biography
Who is Sambou Yatabaré?
Professional Football Career
Sambou Yatabaré began his career in France and played for clubs such as Caen, Monaco, and Bastia. In August 2013, he signed a four-year deal with the Greek club Olympiacos F.C. For a reported fee of 2.2 million euros. He struggled to get consistent playing time in Greece and returned to Bastia on a six-month loan in early 2014.
During the 2014-15 season, he played in Ligue 1 for Guingamp. By September 2015, he joined Standard Liège on a year-long loan agreement.
Time in Germany and Belgium
In January 2016, Sambou Yatabaré signed a contract with the German team Werder Bremen that was scheduled to run until 2019. The transfer fee was reportedly 2.5 million euros, and Standard Liège received 500,000 euros in compensation to end his loan early. Later, in August 2017, he went on loan to Royal Antwerp for the 2017-18 season.
Sporting director Frank Baumann confirmed that this move would become permanent in the summer of 2018. Following these stints, he signed a two-year contract with Sochaux in June 2022. He is currently playing for the club L'Aumône.
International Appearances
Although he was born in France, Sambou Yatabaré chose to play for the Mali national team. He made his international debut for the country in 2008. One of his well-known appearances occurred during the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.
On January 20, 2015, he scored Mali's first goal of that tournament during a match against Cameroon that ended in a 1-1 draw. He was also part of the squad that earned a bronze medal at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
Family and Background
Sambou Yatabaré was born in France to a father from Mali and a mother from Senegal. His personal life is closely tied to the sport, as his brother Mustapha Yatabaré is also a professional football player. Mustapha has also represented the Mali national side throughout his own athletic career.
Standing at 190 centimeters, Sambou has maintained a long career across several European leagues and international competitions.
Birthday and age
Sambou Yatabaré was born on March 2, 1989, which makes Sambou 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Sambou shares the date with 58 other famous people.
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