Mohamed Dabone
Burkinabé basketball player (born 2011)
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Mohamed Samsoudine Dabone (born October 21, 2011)[1] is a Burkinabé basketball player who plays as a center for FC Barcelona Bàsquet.[2][3][4][5][6] He was born on October 21, 2011[7] and currently stands at 6 ft 11 in (2.10 m),[8] although his age[9][10] and nationality are contested.[11][12][13][14][5][15][16] He was called up to Barcelona's first team during pre-season in August 2025[17][18][19] and is considered a future NBA prospect, drawing comparisons to Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo.[20][21][22][23][24][25][26]
Dabone with FC Barcelona in 2024 | |
| No. 60 – FC Barcelona B | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | Liga U |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 21 October 2011 Burkina Faso |
| Listed height | 2.10 m (6 ft 11 in) |
| Career history | |
| 2025–present | FC Barcelona |
| 2025–present | →FC Barcelona B |
| Career highlights | |
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Youth career
Dabone joined FC Barcelona's youth ranks in 2022.[27] In February of 2024, he helped Barcelona win the Minicopa del Rey, one of Spain's major junior basketball tournaments. He was also crowned as the competition's MVP.[28]
Dabone made his debut with the FC Barcelona senior team in a friendly game against Bàsquet Girona on September 12, 2025. Playing for over 9 minutes, he scored 4 points and recorded 3 rebounds.[29][30]
In May 2026, Dabone won the Final tournament of the 2025–26 EuroLeague Basketball Next Generation Tournament with Barcelona, in which he made the All-Tournament Team.[31][32]
Dabone was given Spanish citizenship in July 2026.[33]
Personal life
In July 2026, Dabone officially received a Spanish passport.[34]