Goudouss Bamba
Ivorian footballer (born 2008)
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Goudouss Bamba (born 7 October 2005) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Finnish Veikkausliiga club Ilves.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 7 October 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Cote d'Ivoire | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Right back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ilves | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2026 | San Pédro | ||
| 2026– | Ilves | 9 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | Cote d'Ivoire U20 | ||
| 2026– | Cote d'Ivoire U23 | ||
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10 July 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 10 July 2026 | |||
Club career
FC San Pédro
Bamba began his senior professional career in the Ivorian Ligue 1 with FC San Pédro. During the 2024–25 season, he established himself as a regular starter, making 33 appearances with full playing minutes and representing the club in continental CAF Champions League fixtures.[3]
Ilves
On 26 January 2026, Bamba signed a 3+1 year contract with Finnish Veikkausliiga side Ilves, amid interest from several European and African clubs.[4] He scored his first professional goal for the club in a league match against FC Inter in May 2026.[5]
International career
Bamba has represented the Ivory Coast at various youth international levels. He made his debut for the Ivory Coast national under-20 team in 2024, later serving as the team's captain across 12 international appearances.[3] In May 2026, he received a call-up to the Ivory Coast under-23 national team for international fixtures.[5][6]