Tim Sherwood, Traoré's manager at Villa, compared him to both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, saying he had "a bit" of both. Catherine Wilson of ESPN FC credited his "athleticism", though also remarked that his "footballing brain and teamwork skills are definitely up for debate"he can only run in a straight line. [57] Adama Traore: Fulham sign Spain winger on free transfer after Wolves departure". BBC Sport. 12 August 2023 . Retrieved 12 August 2023. Africa Sports roundup: Lifetime ban of Ghanaian official cut to 15 years". The Citizen. 12 October 2020 . Retrieved 13 October 2020. El once ideal de la Liga Adelante 2013/14"[Liga Adelante's All-Star XI 2013/14] (in Spanish). Liga de Fútbol Profesional. 9 June 2014 . Retrieved 10 August 2018.

Adama Traore crowned PFA player of the month for January". Express & Star. 3 February 2020 . Retrieved 3 February 2020.Okeleji, Oluwashina (4 October 2015). "Aston Villa's Traore in no rush to decide international future". BBC Sport . Retrieved 2 September 2016. Barca's Adama Traore to play for Mali". SuperSport. MultiChoice. 17 February 2014 . Retrieved 18 February 2014. Traore hit a double against the then Premier League champions in a 2-0 win at Etihad Stadium and again in a 3-2 win at Molineux, with City unable to handle his strength and speed.

Collins, Jayden (26 May 2022). "Adama Traore Went Up Against Adama Traore In Barcelona and A-League All Stars Game, Fans Went Nuts Online". SPORTbible . Retrieved 14 May 2023. Traoré's first start for Wolves in the 2022–23 season after his loan at Barcelona in the second-half of the 2021–22 season came in a 2–1 victory over Preston North End at Molineux in the EFL Cup on 23 August 2022, in which Traoré scored Wolves's second. [35] Adama Traoré comes to FC Barcelona on loan". FC Barcelona. 29 January 2022 . Retrieved 29 January 2022. Traoré's first goal for Wolves in the 2020–21 season came in their 1–0 home victory over Crystal Palace in a FA Cup third-round game on 8 January 2021. [32]Polden, Jake (29 July 2020). "Premier League's top 10 fastest players as Adama Traore misses out on No.1 spot". mirror . Retrieved 22 November 2020. Wolves complete signing of winger Traore". The New York Times. 8 August 2018 . Retrieved 10 August 2018. Wilson, Catherine (18 January 2017). "Boro would miss Traore's tenacity, urgency if he were sold to Chelsea". ESPN FC . Retrieved 18 January 2017. Mann, Mantej (22 January 2022). "Wolves 3–1 Southampton: Adama Traoré's first goal of season seals win". BBC Sport.

Traoré's elder brother, Moha, is also a footballer. [61] Career statistics [ edit ] Club [ edit ] As of match played 28 May 2023 [62] Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Traoré scored his 10th Premier League goal (and 14th goal for Wolves in total) on 4 March 2023, ensuring Wolves a 1–0 home win against Tottenham Hotspur. [36] a b c d e Tallentire, Philip (7 May 2018). "Middlesbrough's award winner Adama Traore is linked with big money move in the summer". Teesside Gazette. Middlesbrough . Retrieved 14 July 2018. Conte has made it crystal clear he needs to strengthen his squad but Spurs enter the final four days of the window without a signing. The manager has even betrayed an element of desperation, saying lower-quality recruits would do; in his words “also if it’s not the best opportunity … we need to do something”. He is not getting in the Spain squad and he will be desperate to go to the World Cup, so for him he has to get the move. I don't feel his head is in the right place."Capdevila, Josep (4 April 2013). "Adama Traore, juvenil de primer año, puede ser la gran novedad del Barça B el sábado"[Adama Traore, first-year juvenil, may be Barça B surprise Saturday]. Sport (in Spanish). Barcelona . Retrieved 23 November 2013. Wolves' Adama Traore forced to withdraw from Spain squad". BBC Sport. 11 November 2019 . Retrieved 11 November 2019. On 3 June 2023, Wolves announced Traore would leave at the end of his contract. [37] Loan to Barcelona [ edit ] Traoré has represented Spain internationally at both youth and senior levels, making his senior debut in 2020.