Moussa Baradji


Moussa Baradji is a French professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL Championship club Blackburn Rovers, on loan from Swiss Super League club Yverdon-Sport.

Career

Baradji started his career in France with ALJ Limay and FC Mantois. He signed for Italian club Team Altamura in October 2020, moving to Legnago Salus in August 2022. He signed with Swiss club Yverdon-Sport in July 2024.
He signed for English club Blackburn Rovers in August 2025, having originally failed a medical the previous month from a pre-existing injury Baradji underwent surgery in September 2025 and returned to fitness in November.
He made his Blackburn debut on 21 November, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–1 league win away to Preston North End.
Baradji scored his first goals for the club on 4 January 2026, scoring twice in a 2–2 draw with Charlton Athletic.

Personal life

Born in France, Baradji is of Malian descent.