Bénie Traoré

NYC

• #9 • Left Winger

Bénie Traoré

NYC

• #9 • Left Winger

Nationality

Cote d’Ivoire

Position (Secondary)

LW (CF)

Role

Half-Space Orchestrator

Birthdate (Age)

Nov 30, 2002 (23)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'8"

Weight

150 lb

Club

New York City

League

Major League Soccer

Ranking

Major League Soccer

2026 All matches

Overall grade

63.4

489/758

Impact score

7.3

164/758

Forward rank

117th

117/274

All rank

287th

287/758

Grades

Key Grades

2026 Major League Soccer

Overall

166th/275 FWD

63.4

Crossing

123rd/235 FWD

61.6

Passing

105th/275 FWD

63.2

Dribbling

90th/244 FWD

65.8

Ball Carrying

61st/248 FWD

Tackle Resistance

133rd/266 FWD

68.9

Shooting

140th/254 FWD

66.9

Overall Grades by game

2026 Major League Soccer

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 Major League Soccer

Appearances

524

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Full TimeEastern Conference

New York City

1-2

New England

Citi Field • MLS Pass on Apple TV

Sep 10, 2026

Sep 13, 1:30am UTCWestern Conference

Real Salt Lake

New York City

America First Field • MLS Pass on Apple TV

Sep 18, 11:30pm UTCEastern Conference

New York City

New York RB

Yankee Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TV

Sep 26, 11:30pm UTCEastern Conference

Atlanta United

New York City

Atlanta Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TV

News

Aug 17, 2026

Connects from spot

Traore scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Philadelphia Union.

Analysis: Traore earned his third MLS start Sunday and scored his first career league goal from the penalty spot. With Hannes Wolf still sidelined, the winger has seen an increased role and is expected to provide a boost in attack after arriving from FC Basel during the summer transfer window.

Jun 29, 2026

Joins New York City FC through 2030

Traore signed with New York City FC from Basel as a Designated Player on a contract through the 2029-30 season with an option for 2030-31, the club announced.

Analysis: Traore spent two seasons at Basel, making 80 appearances across all competitions and contributing 25 goals and 15 assists, including a standout 2024-25 campaign in which he scored 13 league goals and played a key role in the club's Swiss Super League title and Swiss Cup double. The 23-year-old Ivorian forward brings pace, versatility and a proven goal-scoring record to NYCFC, arriving as the club's 11th Designated Player in their history. Prior to Basel, Traore gained experience at ASEC Mimosas, BK Hacken, Sheffield United and Nantes, contributing 25 goals and 10 assists across 82 appearances. At international level, he has earned seven caps for Ivory Coast and was named in the preliminary roster for the 2026 World Cup. Sporting director Todd Dunivant highlighted his pace, versatility and infectious personality as key factors behind the signing.