Ismaël Bangoura

Ismaël Bangoura
Personal information
Full name Ismaël Bangoura
Date of birth 2 January 1985 (1985-01-02) (age 27)
Place of birth Conakry, Guinea
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current club Al Nasr SC
Youth career
0000–2005 Athlético de Coléah
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2003–2005 Gazélec Ajaccio 44 (15)
2005–2007 Le Mans 56 (18)
2007–2009 Dynamo Kyiv 46 (28)
2009–2010 Rennes 39 (8)
2010– Al Nasr SC 18 (10)
National team‡
2006– Guinea 42 (12)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 December 2011.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 8 October 2011

Ismaël Bangoura (born 2 January 1985) is a Guinean football striker who currently plays for the Guinea national team. His favourite position is striker. Also, Bangoura has played as a winger and attacking midfielder.

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Club career

Early career

Bangoura began his career at local side Athlético Coléah, before being spotted by scouts from French amateurs Gazélec Ajaccio. He joined the Corsican side, scoring 15 times in 44 games for his new club, before moving to French Ligue 1 side Le Mans in 2005. He made his debut on November 5, 2005 against French giants Marseille, starting his top-flight career in perfect style with a goal in his sides 3–0 victory. He ended his first season having played 23 times, scoring a respectable six goals. He was the top scorer for Le Mans in the 2006–07 season, with 12 goals in 33 games as well as being the joint second highest scorer in Ligue 1.

Dynamo Kyiv

On 5 July 2007, Bangoura signed a five-year-contract with Dynamo Kyiv.[1] The transfer fee was estimated to be around €5 million. Ismaël quickly became a fan favourite, and established himself as a talented goal scorer. Bangoura's other notable feature is his goal celebration, where he performs with fellow teammate and Senegalese international defender Pape Diakhaté, resembling an African dance.[2]

Playing in Kiev gave Bangoura the chance to showcase his abilities in European competition, with the team playing in the 2007–08 season. The forward made the most of the opportunity, scoring three goals in three games for the Ukrainians, including a 25-yard strike against Manchester United in his sides 4–2 defeat on 23 October 2007. Bangoura also scored two goals against Shakhtar Donetsk on November 11, 2007, which ended in a 2–1 win.

Bangoura scored in the UEFA Cup second leg in a 3–0 win against Paris Saint-Germain, sending Dynamo Kyiv to the semi-finals, where they were knocked out by Shakhtar Donetsk after losing 2–3 on aggregate.

Stade Rennais

On 2 July 2009, Bangoyra signed with Rennes on a four year-deal from Dynamo Kyiv[3] for €11 million.[4] Bangoura made his debut on 8 August 2009, scoring with a superb overhead kick in a 3–0 win against Boulogne.[5]

Al Nasr SC

On 2 September 2010, Bangoura signed for Al Nasr SC on a four-year-contract for an estimated fee believed to be €8 million.[6] He scored his first goal on 16 September 2010 in a 3–1 win against Al-Ahli Dubai. During the 2010-11 season, he scored 10 goals from 17 league matches and was admired for his performances by Al Nasr and other Emirati clubs.

Early in the 2011-12 season, he decided to move away temporarily from the club for African Nations Cup in January 2012, which could see him unavailable for almost two months. Al Nasr accepted his decision, but did not wait for him. Bangoura was replaced by other players Brazilian Careca and Ivorian Amara Diané. Team manager Khalid Obaid explained that it was decided he would be away for too long and this wouldn't be of use to the team.[7]

International career

Bangoura was a member of the Guinea squad for the 2006 African Nations Cup as Guinea were eliminated in the quarter-finals after losing 2–3 to Senegal.

International goals

Scores and results list Guinea's goal tally first.

References

  1. ^ Sannie, Ibrahim (2007-07-07). "Bangoura signs for Kyiv". BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/6280714.stm. Retrieved 2009-05-05. 
  2. ^ Bangoura verlässt Kiew
  3. ^ (French) Ismaël Bangoura : « Heureux de signer au Stade Rennais »
  4. ^ (Russian) "Сумма трансфера Исмаэля Бангура – 11 млн. евро (Transfer sum Ismaël Bangoura – 11 mill. euros)". ua.football. 2007-07-05. http://www.ua-football.com/ukrainian/high/4a4d1306.html. Retrieved 2009-07-05. 
  5. ^ "STADE RENNAIS F.C. > COMPETITIONS > 2009/2010 > LIGUE 1 - > J1 > Stade Rennais F.C. / Boulogne sur Mer" (in French). Stade Rennais F.C.. http://www.staderennais.com/index.php?rb=22&id=AT5184. Retrieved 2010-12-11. 
  6. ^ "Bangoura (Rennes) part à Dubaï" (in French). L'Équipe. 2010-09-02. http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/breves2010/20100902_181750_bangoura-quitte-rennes-pour-dubai.html. Retrieved 2010-12-11. 
  7. ^ "Al Nasr release star striker Bangoura until January". gulfnews.com. 2011-10-26. http://gulfnews.com/sport/football/al-nasr-release-star-striker-bangoura-until-january-1.918860. Retrieved 2011-12-17. 

External links
Guinea squad – 2006 Africa Cup of Nations
Guinea squad – 2008 Africa Cup of Nations