Charles Kaboré (commonly styled as Charles Kaboré) is a professional soccer player from Burkina Faso. Below is a concise profile focusing on his career and his time at Dinamo Moscow.
- Full name: Charles Kaboré
- Date of birth: February 9, 1988
- Place of birth: Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
- Position: Defensive midfielder / central midfielder
- Nationality: Burkina Faso
Club career highlights
- Early career: Began his professional career in Burkina Faso before moving to Europe, joining Libourne in France and later Marseille.
- Olympique de Marseille (France): Broke through at Marseille, where he played in Ligue 1 and appeared in continental competitions.
- Dinamo Moscow (Russia): Kaboré signed for FC Dinamo Moscow in late January 2016 on a long-term contract. During his time at Dinamo Moscow he featured regularly in the Russian Premier League as a holding/central midfielder, contributing defensively and helping the team in transitions. He was at Dinamo Moscow from 2016 through 2018.
- Later career: After Dinamo Moscow, he continued his club career with stints at other teams, including FC Krasnodar (note: he was loaned to Krasnodar during time in Russia) and later moves back to clubs that suited the later stages of his career.
International career
- Kaboré has been a long-serving member and captain for the Burkina Faso national team, earning well over 70 caps. He has represented Burkina Faso at multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, including helping the team to strong finishes (Burkina Faso were runners-up at AFCON 2013 and achieved other notable placings).
Style of play
- Primarily a defensive/central midfielder known for his positional discipline, tackling, ball recovery, and ability to distribute simple passes to maintain possession and protect the backline.
Notes
- Spelling: The player’s surname is often spelled "Kaboré" (with an accent) but is commonly presented as "Kaboré" or "Kabore" in English-language sources.
- If you need detailed statistics (appearances, goals, assists) for a specific season at Dinamo Moscow or across his career, additional data can be provided.