27 Facts About Zoumana Bakayogo

Zoumana Bakayogo was born on 17 August 1986 and is a professional footballer who plays as a defender.

Zoumana Bakayogo is currently a free agent after being released by National League club Notts County.

Zoumana Bakayogo joined Millwall on a free transfer shortly after on 3 August 2006.

Zoumana Bakayogo suffered a nightmare season on the south coast where, despite staying at the Withdean for the rest of the season, he played no first team games due to an ankle injury and international call-ups.

Zoumana Bakayogo then made two starts between 17 November 2007 and 24 November 2007, coming against Bristol Rovers and Yeovil Town.

Zoumana Bakayogo had a successful start at Tranmere with two man-of-the-match performances.

Speculation was rife that Zoumana Bakayogo would leave Prenton Park at the end of his short-term deal with several clubs showing an interest in him.

Zoumana Bakayogo signed in time to be included in the squad for the 3rd round of the English FA Cup, playing against Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Zoumana Bakayogo was one of our most consistent performers last season and he has a fantastic attitude in training and around the ground.

Zoumana Bakayogo made his first starts of the season on 27 October 2010, starting the whole game, against Stockport County in the Football League Trophy campaign and helped the side beat them on penalty shootout after the game went extra time.

Zoumana Bakayogo then spent several months back to the substitute bench.

However, Zoumana Bakayogo spent the rest of the year on the sidelines, due to being on the substitute bench and his own injury concern.

Zoumana Bakayogo then started the next three matches for the side before being sidelined with injury concerns.

Zoumana Bakayogo spent the rest of the season, coming on as a substitute in the club's remaining matches.

Zoumana Bakayogo managed to fought off competition from new signing Paul Black.

Zoumana Bakayogo's performance led the club to begin negotiating with Bakayogo over a new contract.

On 17 January 2014, Zoumana Bakayogo joined Yeovil Town on a month-long loan deal as cover for the injured Liam Davis.

On 15 January 2016, Zoumana Bakayogo signed for League One side Crewe Alexandra on a deal until the end of the season.

Almost two years since he last played a competitive match, Zoumana Bakayogo made his Crewe debut as a substitute against Swindon Town on 16 January 2016.

Zoumana Bakayogo then set up two goals in two matches between 16 August 2016 and 20 August 2016 against Hartlepool United and Newport County.

On 8 March 2017, Zoumana Bakayogo earned an extended deal through to the summer of 2018 after triggering a contract clause.

On 18 July 2018, Zoumana Bakayogo rejoined Tranmere Rovers on a one-year contract.

However, Zoumana Bakayogo suffered a hamstring injury during the match and was sidelined for a month.

On 31 July 2019, Zoumana Bakayogo joined National League side Notts County on a free transfer.

However, Zoumana Bakayogo found himself out of the first team, due to competing with Damien McCrory over the left-back position that saw him placed on the substitute bench and his own injury concern.

Zoumana Bakayogo was part of the Ivory Coast under-23 Olympic side and played against African rivals Senegal on 22 August 2007 in a qualifier for the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Zoumana Bakayogo has a younger brother, Abou Zoumana Bakayogo, who a footballer, and once had a trial at Tranmere Rovers and played together with him in a friendly match against Chester in July 2010.