Select Page

Wassa Sangaré

Wassa Sangaré (born March 16, 2006) is a French footballer who plays as a defender.

Biography

Early life

Wassa Sangaré was born on March 16, 2006, in Stains, Seine-Saint-Denis, France.

Career

Club career

FC Les Lilas (2013–2022)

Sangaré began her football career at FC Les Lilas in 2013.[1]

Olympique Lyonnais (2022–present)

In July 2022, Sangaré joined Olympique Lyonnais and continued her development within OL’s academy.[2][3]

In July 2023, Wassa Sangaré signed his first professional contract with Olympique Lyonnais until 2026.[2] She played her first professional match in December 2023 against Lille,[4] played four league matches during the 2023-24 season, winning the Première Ligue title.[5]

In January 2025, Wassa Sangaré extended her contract with Olympique Lyonnais until 2027.[6][7]

Le Havre AC (loan)

In January 2025, Sangaré joined Le Havre AC on loan, to gain more playing time.[6][7][8]

International career

2023 UEFA Women's U17 Championship

In 2023, Sangaré played and won the 2023 UEFA Women's U17 Championship with the France U17 team, defeating Spain 3-2 in the final, securing France's first-ever title in the tournament.[9][10][11]

2024 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship

In 2024, she was selected for the Women's U19 Euro 2024.[12] The French U19 women's team was eliminated in the semi-finals after a 2–0 defeat by the Netherlands.[13] Wassa Sangaré scored one goal in the competition in the 90+2' minute of the opening match against Serbia, securing a 3-1 victory for France.[1][14]

Career statistics

Honours

  • 2023 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship (France)[1]
  • 2024 Division 1 Féminine Championship (Olympique Lyonnais)[1]
  • 2024 National U19 Women's Championship (Olympique Lyonnais)[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Wassa Sangaré". www.fff.fr. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  2. ^ a b "Academy : 6 joueuses passent professionnelles !". www.ol.fr. 2023-07-07. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  3. ^ "Wassa Sangare prêtée au HAC". www.hac-foot.com. 2025-01-16. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  4. ^ Hernandez, David (2023-12-09). "OL - Lille (5-0) : Swierot, Oillic et Sangaré ont fait leurs débuts". Olympique & Lyonnais (in French). Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  5. ^ "Wassa Sangaré (Le Havre (F))". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  6. ^ a b "Wassa Sangare prolonge jusqu'en 2027 et rejoint Le Havre en prêt jusqu'à la fin de saison". www.ol.fr. 2025-01-16. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  7. ^ a b "Mercato : l'OL prolonge Wassa Sangaré et la prête au Havre". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  8. ^ "Football féminin. La Lyonnaise Wassa Sangare prêtée au Havre". www.leprogres.fr (in French). 2025-01-16. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  9. ^ "Quatre de nos jeunes Fenottes championnes d'Europe U17 !". www.ol.fr. 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  10. ^ "À jamais les premières". www.fff.fr. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  11. ^ "L'équipe de France féminine U17 remporte le championnat d'Europe pour la première fois". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  12. ^ "Sélection : quatre Lyonnaises convoquées pour l'Euro U19 avec les Bleuettes". www.ol.fr. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  13. ^ "Les Bleuettes privées de finale (0-2)". www.fff.fr. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  14. ^ "L'équipe de France féminine U19 démarre l'Euro par une victoire contre la Serbie". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 2025-04-03.