Adam Bakoune (; born 6 February 2006) is a professional footballer who plays as a full-back or wing-back for club Monza. Born in Poland, he plays internationally for Morocco at the youth level.
Early life Bakoune was born in Wrocław, Poland, on 6 February 2006. He is Italian and of Moroccan descent.
Club career Youth Bakoune developed through the youth academy of AC Milan. During his time with the club's Primavera side, he made 75 league appearances and 20 appearances in the UEFA Youth League. He was also described by Italian media outlets as one of the more promising Italian football prospects born in 2006. He departed the club in 2025, after 10 years.
Monza On 5 July 2025, Serie B club Monza announced the signing of Bakoune from AC Milan on a permanent deal. He signed a contract until 30 June 2027, with an option for an additional season. Bakoune's debut came on 20 December 2025, in a 4–1 Serie B win against Carrarese. He played 18 games throughout the season, and an additional four games in the promotion play-offs, as Monza secured promotion to Serie A.
On 22 August 2026, Bakoune made his Serie A debut in the opening match of the 2026–27 season, starting in a 4–1 away defeat to Inter Milan.
International career Bakoune represented Italy at various youth international levels up to the under-21 team. He received his first call-up to the under-21s in May 2026, and made his debut in a friendly 1–0 win against Albania on 8 June 2026.
In September 2026, Bakoune was called up to the Morocco national under-23 team for two friendly games against Mali and Tanzania.https://frmf.ma/articles/stage-de-preparation-de-lequipe-nationale-u23
Style of play Bakoune is a full-back, who mainly plays in the right side, and has played occasionally as a wing-back, he is noted for his speed and physical attributes.
Career statistics
Club
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCoppa ItaliaOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMonza2025–26Serie B18000402202026–27Serie A4020—60Total2202040280Career total2202040280
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