Abdoullah Ba


Abdoullah Mustapha Ba is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Sunderland.

Early life

Abdoullah Ba was born in Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf, and started playing football in the Club Andelle of Pîtres.

Club career

Ba came through the ranks of Le Havre, where he was offered his first professional contract during the summer 2020, becoming one of the youngest players to turn pro in the Norman club, and entering Paul Le Guen's squad for the following season. He made his professional debut for Le Havre on 4 May 2021, coming on as a substitute in the Ligue 2 game against Toulouse.
On 31 August 2022, Ba signed permanently for English EFL Championship club Sunderland, signing a five-year contract. He scored his first goal for Sunderland on 12 March 2023 in a 1–0 win against Norwich City.
On 3 February 2025, Ba returned to France and joined Dunkerque in Ligue 2 on loan for the rest of the season.

International career

Abdoullah Ba is a youth international for France, making his debut for France U17 on 17 September 2019, in a friendly game against Netherlands. He is of Mauritanian descent.

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