Ibrahim Amadou

• Full name: Ibrahim Amadou
• Date of birth: 6 April 1993
• Place of birth: Douala, Cameroon
• Nationality: Cameroonian (also eligible/represented at youth level for France—see notes)
• Position: Defensive midfielder / Centre-back
• Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (highlights)

• Lille OSC — Amadou joined Lille’s youth setup and progressed to the first team. He made his senior breakthrough at Lille and was an important squad member between 2013 and 2018, featuring as a defensive midfielder and occasionally as a centre-back in Ligue 1. He made over 100 appearances for the club across all competitions.
• After Lille, Amadou moved to Sevilla (Spain) in 2018, and subsequently spent time on loan at Norwich City (England) and Leganés (Spain). He later played for clubs including Metz and Angers in France.

International career

• Ibrahim Amadou represented France at youth levels (including U19/U20), but later opted to represent Cameroon at senior level. He received a call-up to the Cameroon national team, reflecting his Cameroonian birth and eligibility.

Playing style

• Defensively solid midfielder known for positional awareness, tackling and aerial ability. Comfortable playing as a centre-back when required. Useful in breaking up opposition play and recycling possession.

Notable facts

• Developed through Lille’s academy and established himself in their senior side under managers such as René Girard and Marcelo Bielsa’s successor eras.
• Versatility between midfield and central defence has been a key asset in his professional career.