Cheick Oumar Souaré (born 3 September 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Czech First League club Viktoria Plzeň.
Early life
Born in Arras, Pas-de-Calais, he started playing football with FC Martigues in the south of France, aged seven. He later played for FC Istres, before joining Marseille in 2015. He signed his first professional contract with the club in June 2020.
Club career
He was first included in Marseille's squad in February 2021, as the club was going on a losing streak with several internal tensions and supporters riots, eventually leading to the departure of André Villas-Boas.
Souaré made his professional debut for Olympique de Marseille on the 3 February 2021, coming up as a substitute in the 2–2 draw against Lens.
On 5 January 2024, Souaré joined Czech First League club Viktoria Plzeň on a half-year loan deal. On 5 June 2024, Souaré signed a three-year contract with Viktoria Plzeň.
International career
Born in France, Souaré is of Guinean descent. He is a youth international for France.
Career statistics
Club
- As of 19 June 2024
References
External links
- Cheick Souaré at the French Football Federation (in French)
- OM profile
- Cheick Souaré – French league stats at Ligue 1 – also available in French (archived)
