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My Take
What I find compelling about Bobo Baldé is the quiet conviction behind his career. Born in Marseille, he could have chased a French call-up, yet he chose to represent Guinea fifty-two times, honoring his roots over convenience. As a towering defender for Celtic and others, he was never the flashy name on the teamsheet, but the kind of dependable presence every back line is built around. His move into coaching feels natural to me, a man passing on the discipline that defined his own playing days. I tend to admire footballers like him more than the highlight-reel stars, because his value lay in steadiness.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bobo Baldé
- Name (Japanese)
- ボボ・バルデ
- Reading
- ぼぼ・ばるで
- Born
- October 5, 1975 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rabbit
- Origin
- Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 190 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bobo Baldé born?
Born October 5, 1975 (age 50).
Where is Bobo Baldé from?
Bobo Baldé is from Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
What does Bobo Baldé do?
Bobo Baldé works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Bobo Baldé?
Bobo Baldé is 190 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.