Birama Touré Manisa FK Scout Report
Birama Touré
Quick Answer
An experienced defensive midfielder with many years in French and Belgian football, he signed a permanent 2-year deal with Manisa FK in August 2025 after a season on loan from Montpellier.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Birama Touré |
| Date of birth | 6 June 1992 |
| Age | 34 |
| Place of birth | Kayes, Mali |
| Nationality | Mali |
| Primary position | Defensive Midfielder |
| Shirt number | None |
| Current club | Manisa FK (8 August 2025) |
| Contract status | 30 June 2027 (2-year contract) |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Nantes / Standard Liège | France/Belgium | Clubs where he spent the peak years of his career |
| Auxerre / Al Riyadh | France/Saudi Arabia | Moved to the Saudi league in the 2023-24 season |
| 2024-25 (loan) – 2025-present (permanent) | Manisa FK | Arrived on loan from Montpellier, later made permanent |
Born in Kayes, Mali, Birama Touré is an experienced defensive midfielder who began his professional career in France at AS Beauvais. After spells at Nantes and Standard Liège, he played for Auxerre before moving to Saudi Arabia’s Al Riyadh in 2023-24. Touré spent the first half of the 2024-25 season at French Ligue 1 side Montpellier before joining Manisa FK on loan; after making 13 appearances, he signed a permanent 2-year deal with the club in August 2025. Over his career he has made 415 official appearances, scoring 13 goals and providing 7 assists.
Playing Style & Assessment
A classic holding midfielder who uses his experience to retain possession, distribute play and break up opposition attacks. His physicality and positional intelligence make him a stabilising presence in midfield.
Strengths
- International experience — Over 400 official appearances across French, Belgian and Saudi football
- Midfield balance — A consistent career contribution in intercepting and distributing play
Development Areas
- Age factor — At 34, his stamina in physically demanding matches could be a question mark
- Low goal/assist output — Limited attacking contribution throughout his career as a midfielder
Level Projection
Verdict: His experience and international career give him a profile that brings stability to midfield at TFF 1. Lig level; given his age, a short-to-medium-term rather than long-term contribution is more realistic.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | TFF 1. Lig standard, experience-focused midfield reinforcement |
| Primary role | Defensive Midfielder |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | International experience |
| Key risk | Age factor |
| Scout verdict | His permanent transfer shows the club values him as a source of midfield experience and stability. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Birama Touré join Manisa FK? He arrived on loan from Montpellier in 2024-25, then signed a permanent 2-year deal in August 2025.
What are his career statistics? 415 official appearances, with 13 goals and 7 assists.
Sources & Methodology
This report 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.
- iha.com.tr
- transfermarkt.us
- sporx.com
