Aladji Bamba (born 14 July 2006) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Newcastle United.
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Club career
Bamba is a product of the youth academies of his youth team from Blois and Monaco for three seasons. On 22 February 2024, he signed his first professional contract with Monaco. He made his senior and professional debut with Les Rouge et Blanc in a 3–1 Ligue 1 match against Le Havre on 16 August 2025.
Newcastle United
On 24 July 2026, Bamba signed for Premier League club Newcastle United on a five-year deal. The transfer fee was reported to be £34m.
International career
Born in France, Bamba is of Guinean descent. He was part of the France U20s that won the 2025 Maurice Revello Tournament.
Personal life
Aladji's brother, Malamine Mohamed Bamba, also came through Monaco's youth academy, and plays for the Slovenian club NK Maribor.
Career statistics
As of match played 17 May 2026
Honours
France U20
Maurice Revello Tournament: 2025
