Ibrahima Baldé

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Ibrahima
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Ibrahima with Kuban in 2015
Personal information
Full name Ibrahima Baldé
Date of birth (1989-04-04) 4 April 1989 (age 32)
Place of birth Dakar, Senegal
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Giresunspor
Number 11
Youth career
2006–2007 Argentinos Juniors
2007–2008 Vélez Sarsfield
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2010 Atlético Madrid B 18 (8)
2010–2011 Atlético Madrid 18 (3)
2010–2011 → Numancia (loan) 18 (6)
2011–2012 Osasuna 22 (7)
2012–2016 Kuban 82 (24)
2016–2017 Reims 21 (2)
2017–2018 CFR Cluj 13 (4)
2018–2020 Oviedo 60 (10)
2020– Giresunspor 45 (22)
National team
2012 Senegal U23 3 (1)
2012–2013 Senegal 3 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 02:30, 19 December 2021 (UTC)

Ibrahima Baldé (born 4 April 1989), known as Ibrahima, is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Turkish club Giresunspor.

Club career[]

Early years and Spain[]

Ibrahima was born in Dakar. In 2006 the 16-year-old arrived in Argentina after signing for Argentinos Juniors and, the following year, he joined another team in that nation, Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield.[1] He later said of his time in the country: "When I went to Argentina I could never imagine how many troubles and personal insults I would have to experience because of my skin colour there".[2][3][4]

In December 2008, Ibrahima continued his development as he joined Atlético Madrid, being initially allocated to its B side.[5] Due to injuries to the first team's offensive line – Florent Sinama Pongolle had also just been sold – he made his La Liga debut on 2 January 2010, playing the full 90 minutes against Sevilla FC at the Vicente Calderón Stadium in a 2–1 win.[6]

In the same month, on the 17th, Ibrahima scored his first goal with Atlético's main squad, in another home win, 3–2 against Sporting de Gijón: after just five minutes on the pitch, he tapped in Sergio Agüero's saved attempt to make it 3–1.[7]

On 5 March 2010, Ibrahima extended his contract with Atlético until 2013,[8] scoring a last-minute equaliser in a 1–1 draw at Real Zaragoza two days later.[9] He was loaned to CD Numancia in Segunda División in the summer, in a season-long move.[10]

Ibrahima's spell with the Soria club was greatly undermined by injury, as he appeared in less than half of the league's matches.[11] On 13 April 2011, he agreed to join CA Osasuna on a three-year deal effective as of July, with a buyout clause of €9 million.[12]

During his tenure at the El Sadar Stadium, Ibrahima netted seven goals in 23 overall appearances, including a brace against Getafe CF (2–2 away draw)[13] and the game's only to help the hosts defeat Real Sociedad in the league.[14] He was also afflicted by physical problems.[15][16]

Kuban[]

Ibrahima before a match in 2015.

On 23 August 2012, Ibrahima signed with FC Kuban Krasnodar, penning a three-year contract[17]– he stated he would not have problems adapting to the new reality, even though his move was delayed due to visa issues.[18] Four days later he scored twice on his debut, and also set up a goal for Marcos Pizzelli in a 6–2 victory over FC Volga Nizhny Novgorod, before coming off in the 71st minute.[19]

During a friendly match in early 2014, Ibrahima suffered a ligament rupture to his knee, going on to be sidelined for several months.[20] He netted only four times from 21 appearances in the 2015–16 campaign, and his team was relegated from the Russian Premier League after ranking third from bottom.

With his contract expected to expire on 30 June 2016, Ibrahima reportedly rejected a new deal in December 2015.[21] General manager Valery Statsenko expressed his confidence on an agreement being reached,[22] and negotiations started in March 2016;[23] on 1 July, however, Kuban announced the player's departure.[24]

Reims[]

On 31 July 2016, Ibrahima moved to French club Stade de Reims on a 1+1 deal.[25] He made his Ligue 2 debut in the fourth matchday, starting and playing 79 minutes in a 2–1 home defeat of Red Star FC,[26] and his first goal arrived on 22 October to help to a 1–1 draw at RC Lens.[27]

CFR Cluj[]

Ibrahima signed a two-year deal with Romanian side CFR Cluj in July 2017, rejoining his former Kuban Krasnodar coach Dan Petrescu.[28] He made his Liga I debut against FC Voluntari on 20 August, coming on as an 83rd-minute substitute for Urko Vera. He scored his first goals for the club six days later against ACS Poli Timișoara, netting twice in the 4–3 away loss.[29]

Oviedo[]

On 3 August 2018, Ibrahima returned to Spain after agreeing to a two-year contract with Real Oviedo in the second division.[30]

International career[]

Ibrahima was first called up by the Senegal national team in May 2012, and made his debut on the 25th by playing 63 minutes in a 1–0 friendly win over Morocco. He scored his first goal the following week, helping to a 3–1 home victory against Liberia for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Later in the year, Ibrahima was selected by the under-23 side for the Summer Olympics in London.[31] He played in three of four matches during the tournament, netting in the 2–4 quarter-final loss to Mexico.[32]

Honours[]

Club[]

Atlético Madrid

Kuban

CFR Cluj

References[]

  1. ^ "Ibrahim, un senegalés que llegó de Vélez Sarsfield" [Ibrahim, a Senegalese who arrived from Vélez Sarsfield]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 16 October 2009. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Balde happy with his career in Kuban". Yahoo Sports. 20 January 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Senegal's striker Balde happy with career in Kuban". The Gulf Today. 21 January 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  4. ^ Бальде: аргентинцы мне орали: "Проваливай отсюда!" [Baldé: Argentines shouting at me: "Get out of here!"] (in Russian). Championat. 19 September 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  5. ^ "Interview with Ibrahima Baldé: "Kuban Krasnodar is making history"". Russian Football News. 13 September 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  6. ^ Campos, Tomás (3 January 2010). "El Atlético saca la cabeza" [Atlético rear head]. Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  7. ^ "Forlan fires Atletico to victory". ESPN Soccernet. 17 January 2010. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
  8. ^ "Ibrahima amplía su contrato con el Atleti hasta 2013" [Ibrahima extends his contract with Atleti until 2013]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 5 March 2010. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  9. ^ "Last-gasp Ibrahima leveller". ESPN Soccernet. 7 March 2010. Retrieved 7 March 2010.
  10. ^ "Ibrahima llega al Numancia cedido por el At. Madrid" [Ibrahima arrives to Numancia on loan from At. Madrid]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 26 August 2010. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  11. ^ Soria, Alma (9 November 2010). "Ibrahima estará fuera de los terrenos de juego cinco semanas" [Ibrahima out of action for five weeks]. Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  12. ^ "Ibrahima firma con Osasuna para tres temporadas" [Ibrahima signs with Osasuna for three seasons]. Marca (in Spanish). 13 April 2011. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
  13. ^ "Güiza rescata al Getafe de su enésimo tropiezo" [Güiza rescues Getafe from umpteenth setback]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 26 October 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  14. ^ Ramajo, Roberto (6 May 2012). "Ibrahima mantiene viva Europa" [Europe still alive courtesy of Ibrahima]. Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  15. ^ "Puñal por Ibrahima, el único cambio de Mendilibar" [Puñal for Ibrahima, Mendilibar's only change]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 21 January 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  16. ^ "Mendilibar convoca del filial a Roberto Torres y Raoul Loé" [Mendilibar calls Roberto Torres and Raoul Loé from reserves]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 2 March 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  17. ^ "Senegal forward Ibrahima Balde joins Russia's Kuban". BBC Sport. 23 August 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  18. ^ "Kuban's Balde: No problems adapting to Russia". RIA Novosti. 22 August 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  19. ^ "Kuban Krasno 6–2 Volga Nizhny". ESPN FC. 27 August 2012. Archived from the original on 29 March 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  20. ^ "Кубань" может лишиться Бальде на полгода [Kuban may lose Baldé six months] (in Russian). Championat. 12 February 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  21. ^ Бальде: прихожу домой и всегда благодарю бога – из-за РФПЛ сбылись мои мечты [Balde: I come home and always thank God – because my dream came true with the Premier League] (in Russian). Championat. 30 December 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  22. ^ Стаценко: Бальде отказался продлевать контракт, но, возможно, передумает [Statsenko: Balde refused to renew the contract, but may change his mind] (in Russian). Championat. 30 December 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  23. ^ "Кубань" ведёт переговоры с Бальде о продлении контракта [Kuban in talks with Baldé on contract extension] (in Russian). Championat. 16 March 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  24. ^ "Кубань" объявила об уходе Бальде [Kuban announced departure of Baldé] (in Russian). Championat. 1 July 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  25. ^ "Reims recrute Ibrahima Baldé" [Reims recruit Ibrahima Baldé] (in French). France Football. 31 July 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  26. ^ "L2/J4: Reims-Red Star (2–1)" [L2/R4: Reims-Red Star (2–1)] (in French). Football 365. 22 August 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  27. ^ Farge, Rémi (22 October 2016). "L2 (J12): Lens et Reims se neutralisent" [L2 (R12): Lens and Reims neutralise each other] (in French). Football 365. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  28. ^ "Lovitura verii în Liga 1! Au transferat un superatacant, cu Europa League în palmares și 40 de meciuri în La Liga!" [The shock of the summer transfer window in Liga 1! They signed an incredible forward, with a Europa League title and 40 La Liga appearances!]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 22 July 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  29. ^ Măcicășan, Vlad (29 August 2017). "Aşa debut a avut doar Lacina Traore. Ibrahima Balde este peste Fabbiani, Kapetanos sau Tade, după doar 22 de minute jucate" [Only Lacina Traoré had such a great debut. Ibrahima Baldé surpasses Fabbiani, Kapetanos or Tadé, after playing just 22 minutes]. ProSport (in Romanian). Retrieved 29 August 2017.
  30. ^ "Ibrahima Baldé, a new player for Real Oviedo". Real Oviedo. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  31. ^ "Senegal leave Papiss Cisse out of Olympic squad". BBC Sport. 7 July 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  32. ^ "Mexico 4–2 Senegal (AET): Giovani & Herrera goals settle thrilling Olympics quarter-final". Goal. 4 August 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2016.

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