| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 31 July 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Abidjan, Ivory Coast | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–2002 | Académie de Sol Beni | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2003 | ASEC Mimosas | ||
| 2003–2007 | Lorient | 9 | (0) |
| 2006 | → Cherbourg (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | Al-Hissan | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Mamadou 'Madinho' Dansoko (born 31 July 1982) is an Ivorian former professional footballer who played as a winger.
Dansoko was born in Abidjan.[1] He began his career at ASEC Abidjan, a club based in Ivory Coast which is famed for its Youth Academy started by Jean-Marc Guillou, playing alongside the likes of Kolo Touré.[citation needed]
In 2000 as an 18-year-old he reportedly had trials with English club Arsenal along with Ivorian international Gilles Yapi Yapo.[citation needed] In 2003 he moved to Europe to join Ligue 1 outfit FC Lorient, where he made four appearances in four seasons.[2] In 2007 he moved to United Arab Emirates club Al-Hissan.[citation needed] In June 2008 he trialled with French club Brest.[2]
In the African Champions' Cup 2002 he was joint third top scorer with five goals for ASEC, alongside fellow Ivorian Bakari Koné, who later joined him at FC Lorient before moving on to Ligue 1 club OGC Nice.[citation needed]