Jordan Sakho
Congolese professional basketball player
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Jordan Djounorou Sakho (born 4 April 1997) is a Congolese professional basketball player for CB Breogán of the Liga ACB. He has represented the Congolese national team internationally.
Sakho in 2022 | |
| No. 18 – CB Breogán | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | Liga ACB |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 4 April 1997 Kinshasa, Zaire |
| Nationality | Congolese |
| Listed height | 2.07 m (6 ft 9 in) |
| Listed weight | 105 kg (231 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2016–present |
| Career history | |
| 2016–2021 | Manresa |
| 2020–2021 | →San Pablo Burgos |
| 2021–2022 | Breogán |
| 2022–2024 | UCAM Murcia |
| 2024–present | Breogán |
Early life and youth career
Sakho was born in Kinshasa in 1997. As a child, he played football and started playing basketball upon the insistence of his friends. Sakho's youth career started when he was invited to a youth tournament organized by Serge Ibaka's foundation in Brazzaville, Congo Republic. He then travelled to Madrid to join the youth ranks of AD Torrelodones. Sakho joined Bàsquet Manresa's youth ranks and played for an associated team, CB Martorell.[1]
Professional career
Sakho made his professional debut in 2016 with Bàsquet Manresa.[2] He would later play for CB Breogán and UCAM Murcia.[3]
In 2024, he became a CB Breogán player again.[4] In the 2024-25 ACB season, Sakho earned the Player of the round award for round 16.[5] In January 2025, he reached the milestone of 200 games in Liga ACB.[6]
National team career
Sakho is a part of the DR Congo national team, with who he won the AfroCan 2019.[7] He also played at the AfroBasket tournament in 2021 and 2025.[8][9]
