Eric Traoré Ismaily Scout Report
Eric Traoré
Quick Answer
Eric Traoré is a Burkina Faso international midfielder who joined Ismaily after spells at Pyramids FC, ENPPI, Misr Lel Makkasa SC and Aswan FC. His biggest strength is his multi-club Egyptian league experience and national team pedigree; the key question is his limited goal output in 2025-26.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Eric Traoré |
| Date of birth | 21 May 1996 |
| Age | 29 |
| Place of birth | Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso |
| Nationality | Burkina Faso |
| Primary position | Right Midfield |
| Shirt number | 6 |
| Current club | Ismaily (Not confirmed) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2026 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| …-Ismaily | Pyramids FC / ENPPI / Misr Lel Makkasa SC / Aswan FC | Egypt |
| Current | Ismaily | Egyptian Premier League — 2025-26: 769 minutes, 1 assist, average rating 6.53 |
Traoré, born in Ouagadougou, has represented the Burkina Faso national team as a midfielder. After spells at Pyramids FC, ENPPI, Misr Lel Makkasa SC and Aswan FC, he joined Ismaily and extended his deal by another season, running until June 2026. In 2025-26 he played 769 minutes and provided 1 assist.
Playing Style & Assessment
Traoré offers a midfield profile that builds play from the right half-space and can adapt to different tactical systems thanks to his multi-club Egyptian league experience.
Strengths
- National team experience — Having represented Burkina Faso shows he was rated at a high level at one point in his career.
- Multi-club experience — Having played for four different Egyptian clubs points to a broad adaptation capacity to the league.
- Standing at the club — Extending his contract by another season reflects the club’s trust in him.
Development Areas
- Goal output — His limited goal contribution in 2025-26 is a development area in attacking output.
- Age — At 29, he poses a moderate risk for long-term transfer planning.
- Playing time — 769 minutes of playing time points to him remaining in the rotation through the season.
Level Projection
Verdict: A midfielder who stands out for his multi-club experience in the Egyptian league; could be evaluated by lower-mid table Süper Lig sides seeking short-term experience or rotation depth.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig experience/rotation midfielder |
| Primary role | Right Midfield |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | National team experience |
| Key risk | Goal output |
| Scout verdict | Follow for another period |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Eric Traoré? A right midfielder who has represented Burkina Faso and joined Ismaily after spells at Pyramids FC and ENPPI, among others.
When does Eric Traoré’s contract expire? Until 30 June 2026 with Ismaily.
Sources & Methodology
This profile was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Foot Africa — Eric Traoré contract extension news
- Transfermarkt — Eric Traoré profile data
- Fotmob — Eric Traoré season statistics
