Hadi Sacko
Hadi Sacko | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 24, 1994 Corbeil-Essonnes, France |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | 2012– |
| Known for | Winger for Sakaryaspor and Mali national team |
Hadi Sacko (born 24 March 1994) is a professional football player who operates primarily as a winger for the Turkish outfit Sakaryaspor. Although born in France, he chose to represent the Mali national team, making his international debut in 2018. Previously, he featured for France at various youth levels, including the U16, U18, U19, and U20 squads.
Bordeaux
Originating from Corbeil-Essonnes, Essonne, Sacko secured his inaugural professional contract with Bordeaux on 31 May 2012, committing to a three-year term. Elevated to the first team by manager Francis Gillot ahead of the 2012–13 campaign, he was allocated the number 12 jersey. Sacko made his professional debut on 20 September 2012 during a UEFA Europa League group stage fixture against Club Brugge.
In January 2014, he was sent on loan to Ligue 2 club Le Havre for the remainder of that season.
Sporting CP
On 28 August 2014, Sacko inked a six-year contract with Sporting CP, which incorporated a €60 million buyout clause. After netting 10 goals in 54 appearances for Sporting CP B and experiencing limited first-team chances, he was loaned out in February 2016 to Ligue 2 side Sochaux, where he scored twice across 14 matches.
Loan to Leeds United
Sacko joined Leeds United on a season-long loan with an option to buy on 5 July 2016. Wearing squad number 24, he made his debut on 7 August against QPR. His inaugural goal for Leeds came on 13 August in a 2–1 defeat to Birmingham City, followed by another strike in a commanding 4–1 victory over Preston North End on 26 December 2016. Throughout the campaign, Sacko delivered notable assists and maintained consistent form, featuring in 38 league games and scoring twice before returning to Sporting CP at the conclusion of his loan.
Leeds United
On 2 June 2017, Sacko completed a permanent transfer to Leeds United for an undisclosed fee, reported to be approximately £1.5 million, signing a contract that extended through the 2019/20 season. He became the first acquisition under new owner Andrea Radrizzani, following the departure of head coach Garry Monk.
His first appearance as a permanent squad member occurred on 6 August 2017 in a 3–2 away win at Bolton Wanderers. On 19 September, he opened his scoring account in a League Cup match versus Premier League opponents Burnley, aiding Leeds in securing victory through penalties after a 2–2 draw.
With rumors suggesting he was not part of manager Marcelo Bielsa's plans, Sacko was left out of the squad numbers ahead of the 2018–19 season.
Loan to Las Palmas
On 30 July 2018, Sacko moved on loan to Segunda División club UD Las Palmas for the duration of the season. He made his debut on 19 August 2018 in a successful 2–0 home win against CF Reus Deportiu. Nevertheless, his loan tenure was cut short and ended on 25 January 2019.
Loan to Ankaragücü
Sacko joined Turkish Süper Lig side MKE Ankaragücü on loan for six months starting from 29 January 2019. The club promoted his arrival with a marketing campaign portraying him as the Marvel character 'Falcon'.
He scored his first goal for Ankaragücü on 11 February with a long-range effort against Kasimpasa S.K.. Over the course of his loan spell, Sacko featured in 15 league matches and scored three goals, playing a vital role in helping Ankaragücü avoid relegation.
Denizlispor
On 16 July 2019, Sacko committed to Turkish Süper Lig club Denizlispor, advancing his career within Turkey's highest football division.
CFR Cluj
Sacko expanded his footprint in Eastern European football by signing with Romanian Liga I team CFR Cluj on 24 September 2021.
France youth teams
With Malian heritage, Sacko featured for France across several youth categories, including the under-16, under-17, under-19, and under-20 squads, demonstrating his promise at an early international level.
Mali senior squad
Having not made any competitive appearances for the France senior side, Sacko remained eligible to represent Mali. He received a call-up to the Mali national team on 15 March 2018 for a friendly encounter against Japan. His debut came on 23 March 2018 when he entered as a substitute for Adama Traoré during the last 13 minutes of a match that ended in a 1–1 draw.
Club
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bordeaux B | 2011–12 | CFA | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–13 | 10 | 5 | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–14 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 18 | 9 | — | — | — | 18 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bordeaux | 2012–13 | Ligue 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–14 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 23 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Le Havre (loan) | 2013–14 | Ligue 2 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 18 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sporting CP B | 2014–15 | LigaPro | 31 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 31 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–16 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 24 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 55 | 10 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 55 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sporting CP | 2014–15 | Primeira Liga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sochaux (loan) | 2015–16 | Ligue 2 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leeds United (loan) | 2016–17 | Championship | 38 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 42 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leeds United | 2017–18 | Championship | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Las Palmas (loan) | 2018-19 | Segunda División | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | - | Ankaragücü (loan) | 2018-19 | Süper Lig | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 3 | - | Denizlispor | 2019-20 | Süper Lig | 28 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 32 | 4 | - | 2020-21 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 28 | 2 | - | Total | 55 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 60 | 6 | |||||||||||
| CFR Cluj | 2021-22 | Liga I | 8 | 0 | — | — | — | 8 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adanaspor | 2022-23 | TFF First League | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 5 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
International Career
| National Team | Year | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mali | 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | |
| Overall Total | 5 | 0 | |
Achievements
Bordeaux
- Coupe de France: Champions 2012–13
CFR Cluj
- Liga I: Title winners 2021–22
- Supercupa României: Runner-up 2022
France U19
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship: Second place 2013
France U21
- Toulon Tournament: Runner-up 2014
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- Living people
- 1994 births
- Sportspeople from Corbeil-Essonnes
- Footballers from Essonne
- French men's footballers
- France men's youth international footballers
- Malian men's footballers
- Mali men's international footballers
- Men's association football wingers
- FC Girondins de Bordeaux players
- Le Havre AC players
- Sporting CP footballers
- FC Sochaux-Montbéliard players
- Leeds United F.C. players
- MKE Ankaragücü footballers
- Denizlispor footballers
- UD Las Palmas players
- CFR Cluj players
- Adanaspor footballers
- Sakaryaspor footballers
- Ligue 1 players
- Ligue 2 players
- Liga I players
- English Football League players
- Süper Lig players
- TFF 1. Lig players
- French sportspeople of Malian descent
- 21st-century French sportsmen
- Expatriate men's footballers in England