Bertrand Traoré

• Full name: Bertrand Isidore Traoré
• Date of birth: 6 September 1995
• Place of birth: Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
• Nationality: Burkinabé (Burkina Faso)
• Position: Forward / Winger (primarily right wing; can play across the front line)
• Current club (as of 2026): [Note: transfers may have occurred since data cutoff; verify current club if needed]

Aston Villa

• Period at club: Bertrand Traoré signed for Aston Villa in July 2020 on a four-year contract after leaving Lyon.
• Role & contributions:
  • Played primarily as a forward/winger, often employed on the right flank or as a secondary striker.
  • Provided goals and assists across Premier League and domestic cup competitions during his time at Villa.
  • Notable for his direct dribbling, pace, technique and ability to cut inside onto his stronger foot.
• Loan spells while contracted to Villa:
  • Season-long loan to İstanbul Başakşehir (Turkey) in 2022–23.

Previous clubs (high level)

• AJ Auxerre (youth)
• Chelsea FC (signed as a youngster, made few first-team appearances)
• Vitesse (loan from Chelsea)
• Ajax (loan)
• Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon) — permanent transfer before joining Aston Villa

International career

• Represents the Burkina Faso national team.
• Made his senior international debut as a teenager and has been one of Burkina Faso's most high-profile attacking players, participating in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments and World Cup qualifying matches.

Playing style

• Technically gifted winger with good dribbling and close control.
• Able to score from inside the box and contribute assists with intelligent movement and crossing.
• Often plays on the right and cuts inside onto his stronger foot, though versatile across the front line.

Notable facts

• Son of former Burkinabé international and coach Feu Traoré (family has strong footballing roots).
• Gained European experience at Vitesse and Ajax before establishing himself at Lyon and then Aston Villa.

Information presented here summarizes Bertrand Traoré's background and his time associated with Aston Villa; for the latest club, stats and season-by-season details, consult up-to-date club sources or football databases.