Bénie Traoré

Bénie Traoré contract and transfer fees

Bénie Traoré's contract with New York City runs until 30 June 2030 (43 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2030, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract elsewhere.

Bénie Traoré has moved for €18m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (3 paid transfers). The biggest: €9m, Basel to New York City, Jul 2026.

New York City paid €9m for Bénie Traoré in July 2026. His value is now €6m, €2m below the fee. That is €461k per appearance across his 19 for them so far.

Bénie Traoré transfer history and what each club made

• ASEC Mimosas · sold to Häcken for an undisclosed fee (Feb 2021)
• Häcken · signed from ASEC Mimosas for an undisclosed fee (Feb 2021) · sold to Sheffield United for €5m (Jul 2023)
• Sheffield United · signed from Häcken for €5m (Jul 2023) · sold to Basel for €5m (Jul 2024) · loss for Sheffield United €100k
• Basel · signed from Sheffield United for €5m (Jul 2024) · sold to New York City for €9m (Jul 2026) · profit for Basel €4m
• New York City · signed from Basel for €9m (Jul 2026) · current club

Bénie Traoré injury record and availability

Bénie Traoré has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026 league season Bénie Traoré has played 923 of a possible 1,710 minutes since 22 Jul 2026 (54%): 11 starts and 19 appearances in 19 games, average rating 6.68.

Since 2022, Bénie Traoré has had 2 injury spells: 247 days out and 31 games missed. Longest: injury (type not disclosed), 214 days (Mar 2022).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: 1 spell, 33 days out, 5 games missed
• 2024/25: no injury recorded

New York City injury list

Bénie Traoré international career: Côte d'Ivoire caps

Bénie Traoré has 7 senior caps for Côte d'Ivoire and 1 international goal.

Last 12 months: 2 caps, 1 start, 80 minutes in 2 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 2 Apr 2026.