Siaka Bakayoko

Siaka Bakayoko is a professional football player who plays as a centre-back for Ligue 2 club Amiens. Born in the Ivory Coast, he is a youth international for France.

Career

Bakayoko is a product of the youth academies of Aubervilliers, Red Star FC and Amiens, and debuted with Amiens' reserves in 2022. He made his professional debut with the senior Amiens side in a 3–0 Coupe de France win over SSEP Hombourg-Haut on 18 November 2023. On 5 July 2024, Bakayoko signed his first professional contract with Amiens until 2027.

Born in the Ivory Coast, Bakayoko moved to France at a young age and holds dual-citizenship. He was called up to the France U17s for a set of friendlies in December 2021.