title: Kalifa Traoré
text: # Kalifa Traoré
  
  Kalifa Traoré (born 16 February 1991) is a Malian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Championnat National 2 club Les Herbiers.
  
  ## Club career
  
  Traoré came through the youth ranks at Malian club JS Centre Salif Keita, joining in 2009 and spending two seasons at the club, before signing for French side Paris Saint-Germain in January 2011. He progressed through the ranks, and eventually signed a professional contract in 2012. Traoré later joined Ligue 2 side Sedan on loan until the end of the season.
  
  In June 2014, Traoré joined Angers, another Ligue 2 team, signing a three-year contract.
  
  ## International career
  
  Kalifa Traoré has been capped at youth levels up to Mali U20 level.
  
  