New England Revolution sign center back Mamadou Fofana

Mamadou Fofana (2) looks to make a play in a match for Amiens SC. Image Courtesy of Amiens SC.

FOXBOROUGH, MA– New England Revolution have signed Mali international center back Mamadou Fofana from Amiens SC of the Ligue 2 BKT.

He will occupy a senior roster slot and an international roster slot.

Mamadou Fofana (2) looks to make a play in a match for Amiens SC. Image Courtesy of Amiens SC.

Mamadou “Nojo” Fofana is a 26-year-old, 6’2, 165lb defender from Bamako, Mali.

At the club level, Fofana has played 238 career games (19,010 minutes) across Turkey & France. Fofana began his career with Turkish side Alanyaspor Kulübü (2017-18). He was sent on loan once Bandırmaspor (2017). Following the end of his stint in Turkey, Fofana joined Ligue 1 side Football Club de Metz (2018-21). He then signed for Amiens Sporting Club (2021-2024) on a five-year contract.

Internationally, Fofana has made 55 appearances (3,635 minutes) for the Mali National Team. He appeared in the 2018 World Cup and 5 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024).

In total career numbers, the defender has contributed 2 career goals, 2 assists, along with 32 yellow cards and 1 red card.

Early Monday morning, Tom Bogert of GiveMeSport had reported that the New England Revolution had signed Mamadou Fofana for a fee of $1,700,000.

Sources close to me confirmed the deal just hours later.

New England Revolution Logo. Image Courtesy of New England Revolution.

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Hello! My name is Caleb Pongratz. I am a 23-year-old journalist that covers Major League Soccer, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL Championship, USL League One, USL League Two & the United States Men's National Team. I'm originally from Hanover, Massachusetts and currently reside in Boston, Massachusetts. Schooling: • Hanover High School (2016-2020) • Suffolk University (2020-2024) - Graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications - Broadcast Journalism. Career within Soccer: • Played club soccer from U6-U18 (Select FC, Boston Bolts, Liverpool International Academy) • Captain of Hanover High School Boys' Soccer (High School) • Played NCAA Division 3 Soccer for Suffolk University in the Coastal Commonwealth Conference for 4 seasons • C Licensed US Soccer Coach • Licensed US Soccer Referee • SafeSport & Intro to Safe & Healthy Playing Environments Certified