Nottingham Forest· Premier LeagueSangaré has won the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast, as well as two Dutch Cup titles and three Dutch Super Cups during his time with PSV Eindhoven.
Ibrahim Sangaré, born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is a 28-year-old defensive midfielder currently playing for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. He began his professional career in Europe, notably with Toulouse in Ligue 1 before moving to PSV Eindhoven, where he became a key figure. Sangaré has also represented the Ivory Coast national team, contributing to their Africa Cup of Nations victory.
Sangaré is a powerful and athletic defensive midfielder known for his strong tackling, interceptions, and ability to break up opposition play. He excels in shielding the backline and provides a physical presence in midfield, though his passing range and creativity in possession can be inconsistent. His tactical discipline and work rate make him a reliable anchor in a double pivot or as a lone defensive midfielder.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Premier League | 28 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2080 |
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 139 |
| 25/26 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | UEFA Europa League | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 739 |
| 25/26 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 24/25 | Premier League | 13 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 590 |
| 24/25 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127 |
| 24/25 | FA Cup | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 151 |
| 24/25 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 |
| 24/25 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 454 |
| 23/24 | Johan Cruijff Schaal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 23/24 | Eredivisie | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 23/24 | Premier League | 17 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1038 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 148 |
| 23/24 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 22/23 | Johan Cruijff Schaal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 22/23 | KNVB Beker | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 480 |
| 22/23 | Eredivisie | 29 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2304 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 264 |
| 22/23 | UEFA Europa League | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 513 |
| 22/23 | UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 378 |
| 21/22 | UEFA Conference League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 443 |
| 21/22 | Johan Cruijff Schaal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| 21/22 | KNVB Beker | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 21/22 | Eredivisie | 29 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2415 |
| 21/22 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| 21/22 | UEFA Europa League | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 343 |
| 21/22 | UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 540 |
| 21/22 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 519 |
| 2025 | Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 331 |
| 2024 | Africa Cup of Nations | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 374 |
| 2023 | African Nations Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 352 |
| 2019 | Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88 |
| 2019 | Africa U-23 Cup of Nations | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 106 |
| 2018 | African Nations Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Africa Cup of Nations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | African Nations Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Africa Cup of Nations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | KNVB Beker | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 213 |
| 20/21 | Eredivisie | 29 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2281 |
| 20/21 | International Friendlies | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| 20/21 | Ligue 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| 20/21 | UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | UEFA Europa League | 7 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 558 |
| 19/20 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 405 |
| 19/20 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 19/20 | Coupe de la Ligue | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| 19/20 | Coupe de France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Ligue 1 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2177 |
| 19/20 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 18/19 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 18/19 | Coupe de la Ligue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | Coupe de France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | Ligue 1 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2466 |
| 17/18 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Ligue 1/Ligue 2 Playoffs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 17/18 | Coupe de la Ligue | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 17/18 | Coupe de France | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| 17/18 | Ligue 1 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1590 |
| 17/18 | National 3 - Occitanie | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 360 |
| 17/18 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Coupe de la Ligue | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 45 |
| 16/17 | Coupe de France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Ligue 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 262 |
| 16/17 | Championnat National 3 - Groupe G | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1073 |
| 15/16 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 146 |