A. Bakayoko

Forward#9

Sierra LeoneNational team

The shape of him

A. Bakayoko is a forward and a Sierra Leone international. In 23/24 that meant 39 club appearances and 2,905 minutes. A forward is measured in end product: the movement that finds space, the finish that decides it, and the threat that pins defenders back.

The job

Stretch the defence, take the chances that come, and lead the press from the front.

Season snapshot 23/24

Competition

All competitions, 23/24. Bars are full at the top 5% of forwards we track.
Appearances		39
Minutes played		2,905
Goals		6
Assists		5
Shots per 90		1.2
Shots on target		54%
Dribbles per 90		0.2
Duels won		40%

Playing style

Percentile against forwards we track, 23/24

Stat comparison

vs forwards we track (246), 23/24

Stat	Bakayoko	Avg
Goals per 90	0.19	0.38
Shots per 90	1.2	1.2
Shots on target	54%	52%
Dribbles per 90	0.2	0.8
Key passes per 90	0.8	0.8

Honours 2

2League One2019/20

Career journey

2022 – 2024Sierra Leone
2023 – 2024Dundee
2024 – 2025Consadole Sapporo
2025 – 2026Sierra Leone

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Years	Club	Apps	Goals
2025 – 2026	Sierra Leone	4	1
2024 – 2025	Consadole Sapporo	9	1
2023 – 2024	Dundee	39	6
2022 – 2024	Sierra Leone	9	2
2022 – 2023	Bolton	28	4
2022 – 2023	Forest Green	19	0
2021 – 2022	Bolton	37	13
2018 – 2021	Coventry	85	12
2016 – 2018	Walsall	92	18
2015 – 2016	AFC Telford United	6	0
2015 – 2016	Walsall	1	0
2015 – 2016	Worcester City	9	3
2014 – 2015	Walsall	3	0
2014 – 2015	Southport	14	2
2013 – 2014	Walsall	6	0