Mamadou 'Madinho' Dansoko (born 31 July 1982) is an Ivorian former professional footballer who played as a winger.

Career

Dansoko was born in Abidjan. He began his career at ASEC Abidjan, a club based in Ivory Coast which is famed for its Youth Academy started by Jean-Marc Guillou, playing alongside the likes of Kolo Touré.

Mamadou Dansoko

In 2000 as an 18-year-old he reportedly had trials with English club Arsenal along with Ivorian international Gilles Yapi Yapo. In 2003 he moved to Europe to join Ligue 1 outfit FC Lorient, where he made four appearances in four seasons. In 2007 he moved to United Arab Emirates club Al-Hissan. In June 2008 he trialled with French club Brest.

Mamadou Dansoko

In the African Champions' Cup 2002 he was joint third top scorer with five goals for ASEC, alongside fellow Ivorian Bakari Koné, who later joined him at FC Lorient before moving on to Ligue 1 club OGC Nice.

Mamadou Dansoko

References

External links

Profile on FC Lorient Official Site

1982 births

Living people

Ivorian men's footballers

Footballers from Abidjan

Men's association football wingers

Ligue 2 players

FC Lorient players

AS Cherbourg Football players

Ivorian expatriate men's footballers

Ivorian expatriate sportspeople in France

Expatriate men's footballers in France

Ivorian expatriate sportspeople in the United Arab Emirates

Expatriate men's footballers in the United Arab Emirates