Méry Traoré

Méry Traoré (born 20 December 2003) is a Malian professional football player who plays as a forward for Lithuanian club Kauno Žalgiris.

Career
In July 2023, Traoré joined Finnish Veikkausliiga club Ilves on loan until the end of the 2023 season with the option to buy. Having travelled to Europe from his native Mali in order to undergo a trial with a club in Austria, he joined Ilves following a breakdown in talks. In January 2024, he departed the club with the option for a second year's loan deal not having been taken. During his time with the club he scored three goals, contributing as his side won the 2023 Finnish Cup, an unused substitute in the final.

In March 2024, Traoré joined Lithuanian A Lyga club Kauno Žalgiris, initially joining up with the club's B team in I Lyga.

International career
In August 2022, Traoré was called up to the Mali U20 squad.

Club
Ilves
 * Finnish Cup: 2023