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Sol BambaIvorian footballer
Date of Birth: 13.01.1985
Country:  France |
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Biography of Sol Bamba
Early Life and CareerSol Bamba is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a central defender for English club Cardiff City and the national team of Ivory Coast. He began his football career at the French club Paris Saint-Germain, joining their academy at the age of 14. After impressing for the youth and reserve teams, he signed his first professional contract with PSG in 2004. However, he struggled to break into the first team and only made one appearance in two years. Former PSG coach Vahid Halilhodzic even suggested that Bamba should find a new club.
Move to Scotland
In July 2006, Bamba signed a two-year contract with Scottish club Dunfermline Athletic after a successful trial. Despite initially intending to sign a different player from the French league, Dunfermline manager Jim Leishman was convinced to give Bamba a chance after his impressive performance against Celtic in a friendly match. Bamba's solid defensive displays earned him praise from British fans and experts during the 2006/07 season. However, Dunfermline ultimately suffered relegation from the Scottish Premier League that year.
Continued Career
Despite receiving offers from English and Scottish Premier League clubs, Bamba chose to remain loyal to Dunfermline and signed a new two-year contract. However, his performances in the following season were deemed below par. In July 2008, Bamba went on a trial with English club Watford and impressed their manager, Jim McIntyre. Despite nearing a transfer deal, Watford inexplicably pulled out at the last moment.
In August 2008, Dunfermline accepted identical offers of £50,000 from Scottish clubs Hibernian and Motherwell for Bamba. The club released a statement indicating that the final decision would be up to the player.
