Ibrahim Fofana
Ivorian footballer (born 2002)
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Ibrahim Cheick Junior Fofana (born 2 October 2003) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 3 club Amiens.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ibrahim Cheick Junior Fofana | ||
| Date of birth | 2 October 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Divo, Ivory Coast | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Amiens | ||
| Number | 45 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Amiens B | 36 | (3) |
| 2022– | Amiens | 57 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2023 | Ivory Coast U23 | 4 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12 May 2026 | |||
Club career
In January 2022, Fofana joined French club Amiens. In his debut season with the club's senior team during the 2022–23 campaign, he made six Ligue 2 appearances.[2] On 30 June 2023, he signed his first professional contract, a deal lasting until 2026.[3] On 8 September 2023, it was announced that Fofana had suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury.[4] In July 2026, Fofana joined Belgian Pro League club KVC Westerlo from Amiens SC on a four-year contract. The Ivorian midfielder said Westerlo's sporting project and its reputation for developing players convinced him to continue his career in Belgium.[5] The move was officially confirmed by Westerlo on 22 July 2026
International career
On 4 June 2023, Fofana was included in Ivory Coast's under-23 squad for the Maurice Revello Tournament.[6]
