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Native name
  
Iya Traore

Years active
  
2002

Residence
  
Paris


Nationality
  
Guineen

Birth name
  
Iya Traore

Name
  
Iya Traore

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Occupation
  
Football Player, Football Freestyler

History iya traore


Iya Traoré, is a Guinean footballer and freestyler who has been featured in Guinness World Records three times. The Guinean born, is currently based in Paris where he features on TV shows, reality TV shows, music videos and commercials.

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Early and personal life

Iya started as a local goalkeeper in his village, Kebeya in Guinée. After his dad returned from Europe, he decided to move out to study in Conakry where he truly discovered his passion for football. In Conakry, he joined the football club Ibrahim FC and won many trophies with them.

Football career

In 2000, Iya arrived in Paris where he played for football clubs such as ESP, Paris FC, Paris Saint Germain and at same time helped his father, an African Art Merchant.

Freestyle career

Iya has rebranded onto the global stage what freestyle has to be which gave him documentary opportunities and awards from across the Globe. He has performed in 2014 in Shakira's La La La Music video for the world cup in Brazil. He has performed in over 40 countries including China, France, Ghana, Egypt, Morocco, Italy, US, Brazil etc.

References

Iya Traore Wikipedia