Bénie Traoré

Bénie Adama Traoré (born 30 November 2002) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for  club Nantes, on loan from  club Sheffield United.

Club career
After two years with ASEC Mimosas, Traoré joined Häcken in January 2021. He made his debut in a Svenska Cupen match against Dalkurd in February. He scored his first goal against Gauthiod in the Svenska Cupen on 27 February. He made his Allsvenskan debut on 24 April against Halmstads. In March 2022, during a Svenska Cupen match against Hammarby, his leg was severely injured and he was sidelined for eight months. He signed a new contract with Häcken on 26 September 2022 and went on to win the 2022 Allsvenskan after recovering from his injury.

In July 2023 he joined newly promoted Premier League side Sheffield United on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee. He made his official debut on 12 August 2023 in a 1–0 loss to Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

On 4 January 2024, Traoré joined Ligue 1 club Nantes on loan until the end of the 2023–24 season, with an option to make the move permanent.

International career
Traoré was called up to the Ivory Coast U23s in March 2023.

Honours
Häcken
 * Allsvenskan: 2022
 * Svenska Cupen: 2022–23