Yacou
Traore

Midfielder

France

Bio

  • Born in 2004, Yacou joined the Boro academy at Under-17 level.
  • He netted two in the U18s' 4-3 win over north-east rivals Sunderland during the 2021/22 season. 
  • The central midfielder holds dual citizenship with England and Burkina Faso.
  • Yacou made 42 appearances across two seasons for the U18s.
  • The midfielder made the step up to the U21s in the 2023/24 campaign.
  • In his first season, Yacou tallied up 16 appearances for the U21s.