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Born and raised in the Ivory Coast, young Abdoulaye showed early promise on the dusty pitches of his homeland before his family moved to Italy when he was just a youngster. The move to Europe would prove decisive for his footbal development. At the age of 10, Bamba joined the youth setup at \"Legnago Salus\", where he cut his teeth in the Italian youth system. His talent didn't go unnoticed for long. The young defender soon caught the eye of scouts from one of Italy's biggest clubs. \\n\\nBamba's big break came when he was snapped up by the prestigious \"Juventus\" youth academy. During his time with the \"Juventus\" youth ranks, Abdoulaye was part of the squad that lifted the Supercoppa Primavera trophy in 2007. Two years later, he also won the Torneo di Viareggio with the \"Juventus\" youth team in 2009. These early succeses laid the foundation for what would eventually become a solid professional carreer in European football.

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After developing his skills in the \"Juventus\" academy, Bamba took his first steps in professional footbal when he penned his first senior contract with \"Dijon\" in July 2010. The move to France marked the begining of his senior career. His time at \"Dijon\" allowed him to adapt to the rigors of professional football in a competitive league. Bamba's performances for \"Dijon\" helped him establish himself as a dependable right-back. A dependable right-back who could be trusted to perform consistently.\\n\\nThe biggest move of his club career came in January 2017 when Abdoulaye joined \"Angers SCO\". At \"Angers\", Bamba has found a home where he's been able to showcase his abilities at the top level of French football. Since joining the club, he's become an important cog in the \"Angers\" defensive machine. His consistennt performances at right-back have made him a fan favorite at the Stade Raymond Kopa. The gaffer has often relied on his experience during crucial matches, and Bamba rarely lets the team down when the chips are down.

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Abdoulaye Bamba: Career