Active in Ligue 1

Boubacar Traoré

Midfielder #8
Age 24 years
Nationality Mali
Market Value €5M

Career

No transfer history

Boubacar Traoré is FC Metz's Bronze Wall for the 2025 campaign. A two-time Africa U20 Cup of Nations winner, the 25-year-old Malian midfielder has established himself as a foundational figure at the club since his high-profile return to French football.

Operating as a defensive Wall, Traoré has logged 1082 minutes across 15 appearances this season. While he is currently searching for rhythm after a recent quiet spell, his technical Dribbling dimension of 70 marks him as a unique specialist who excels at escaping pressure. His DRIBBLER badge highlights a 75% success rate in 1v1 situations, proving he is a vital outlet for transitioning from defense to attack. Having been the focal point in several major matches already, his established reliability provides a necessary safety net for the team’s tactical structure even when the collective form wavers.

As the Stakes rise in the league, Traoré’s €5M valuation highlights his status as a key asset for the club. Finding the right Balance between his defensive duties and his elite ball-carrying ability will be essential to reversing the current trend and driving the team forward.

Player Rating

Boubacar Traoré
17
Rating
25
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 17
🎯 Clutch 30
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 32
💰 Fair Value
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Boubacar Traoré is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Metz. Evidence: 16.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Dribbling (68/100) but has room to grow in Passing.

Boubacar Traoré Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 67%
Weight 22%
Experience 49%

vs Ligue 1

Height 50%
Weight 14%
Experience 49%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 68 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 41 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 59 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 57 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 7 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 68
Shooting 41
Defense 59
Workrate 57
Passing 7
Key Strength 68 Dribbling
Area to Watch 7 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Boubacar Traoré this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 08, 2026 Lens 3-0 Metz Ligue 1 45' 6.6 - - 49 Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Mar 01, 2026 Metz 0-1 Stade Brestois 29 Ligue 1 81' 6.9 - - 35 Stade Saint-Symphorien
Feb 21, 2026 Paris Saint Germain 3-0 Metz Ligue 1 91' 6.9 - - 40 Parc des Princes
Feb 01, 2026 Angers 1-0 Metz Ligue 1 68' 6.5 0 0 32 Stade Raymond-Kopa
Jan 25, 2026 Metz 2-5 Lyon Ligue 1 92' 6.9 0 0 86 Stade Saint-Symphorien
Jan 04, 2026 Lorient 1-1 Metz Ligue 1 84' 7.0 0 0 46 Stade du Moustoir
Dec 13, 2025 Metz 2-3 Paris Saint Germain Ligue 1 85' 6.5 0 0 72 Stade Saint-Symphorien
Dec 07, 2025 Auxerre 3-1 Metz Ligue 1 84' 6.3 0 0 53 Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps
Nov 28, 2025 Metz 0-1 Rennes Ligue 1 88' 6.9 0 0 25 Stade Saint-Symphorien
Nov 23, 2025 Stade Brestois 29 3-2 Metz Ligue 1 22' 6.7 0 0 87 Stade Francis-Le Blé
Nov 09, 2025 Metz 2-1 Nice Ligue 1 13' 6.6 0 0 72 Stade Saint-Symphorien
Nov 02, 2025 Nantes 0-2 Metz Ligue 1 12' 6.7 0 0 39 Stade de la Beaujoire
Oct 19, 2025 Toulouse 4-0 Metz Ligue 1 71' 6.7 0 0 50 Stadium de Toulouse
Oct 04, 2025 Metz 0-3 Marseille Ligue 1 90' 6.3 0 0 46 Stade Saint-Symphorien
Sep 28, 2025 Metz 0-0 Le Havre Ligue 1 90' 6.5 0 0 13 Stade Saint-Symphorien

Player Market Value

Track Boubacar Traoré's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €5.0M
Peak Value €6.0M (Q4'23)
€6.0M €3.0M €0
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