Goudouss Bamba (born 7 October 2005) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Finnish Veikkausliiga club Ilves.Goudouss Bamba profile, worldfootball.net, 10 July 2026
Club career FC San Pédro Bamba began his senior professional career in the Ivorian Ligue 1 with FC San Pédro. During the 2024–25 season, he established himself as a regular starter, making 33 appearances with full playing minutes and representing the club in continental CAF Champions League fixtures.
Ilves On 26 January 2026, Bamba signed a 3+1 year contract with Finnish Veikkausliiga side Ilves, amid interest from several European and African clubs. He scored his first professional goal for the club in a league match against FC Inter in May 2026.
International career Bamba has represented the Ivory Coast at various youth international levels. He made his debut for the Ivory Coast national under-20 team in 2024, later serving as the team's captain across 12 international appearances. In May 2026, he received a call-up to the Ivory Coast under-23 national team for international fixtures.
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