Adama Traoré (footballer, born 1996)

Adama Traoré Diarra is a Spanish professional footballer who has played as a winger and forward.

Adama Traoré Diarra is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger or forward. He developed at Barcelona's academy and later played for several English clubs including Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Fulham, and West Ham United. He also had a loan spell at Barcelona in 2022 and has represented Spain at youth international level.

Early life and youth career

Traoré was born in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain. He joined Barcelona’s academy and progressed through the youth system, playing primarily for the reserve side.

Club career

Traoré moved to Aston Villa in 2015, then to Middlesbrough in 2016, before joining Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2018. After a loan spell at Barcelona in 2022, he signed for Fulham in 2023 and later transferred to West Ham United in 2026.

Playing style

Traoré is primarily deployed on the wing and can also play as a forward. He is known for his pace and direct attacking role.

International career

Traoré has played for Spain at youth level, including under-16, under-17, under-19, and under-21 teams.