Djibril Soumaré

El Hadji Djibril Soumaré (born 7 January 2003) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for EFL Championship club Stoke City.

Career Braga A youth product of the Senegalese club Sahel Atlantic FC, Soumaré was loaned to the Braga U19s for the 2021–22 season. On 3 June 2022, he formally transferred to Braga on a contract of 4 seasons, and was first assigned to their B-team. On 13 June 2013, he was promoted to Braga's senior team. He made the matchday squad as Braga won the 2024 Taça da Liga final on 27 January 2024.

Loan to National On 13 July 2024, Soumaré's contract with Braga was extended until 2028 and he was loaned to Nacional for the 2024–25 season.

Loan to Sheffield United On 4 August 2025, Soumaré was loaned out to EFL Championship club Sheffield United for the 2025–26 season, with an obligation to buy if the Blades were promoted to the Premier League at the end of the season.

Stoke City Soumaré joined Championship side Stoke City on 25 June 2026, signing a three-year contract.

International career Soumaré was called up to the Senegal U23s for a set of 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches in October 2022.

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Honours Braga Taça da Liga: 2023–24