Oumar Mickael Solet Bomawoko was born on February 7, 2000, in Melun, a very lively town in France. This is a footballer who has the height to grace and complement his ambition on the pitch. He stands tall at an incredible 1.92 m or 6 ft 4 in and weighs in the vicinity of 84 kg, hence carrying that ideal physique for a center-back.
CAPTION: Oumar Mickael Solet Bomawoko: A Rising Star in Football, Ready to Shine on the Big Stage. SOURCE: Pinterest Originating from the Ivory Coast and the Central African Republic, Solet brings with him a rich cultural heritage that adds to the depth of character he possesses on and off the field.
The young Solet started his football early, kicking his first ball at FC Dammarie-les-Lys from 2006 to 2009. During his childhood, full of passion and determinism, he used to practice with US Créteil between 2009 and 2012, and then with US Villejuif between 2012 and 2015.
Eventually, he ended up at Stade Laval between 2015 and 2017, the place where he began to shine. It was here that he laid the bedrock for what was to become a brilliant professional career, full of promise and devotion to the sport.
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Oumar Solet made his professional debut for Laval on 4 August 2017 in a 1–0 Ligue 2 win over US Concarneau. His display of form saw him join Olympique Lyonnais on loan on January 22, 2018, where he spent most of the season in the reserve team while appearing with the first team twice.
CAPTION: Oumar Mickael Solet Bomawoko: A Rising Star Climbing the Ranks in the World of Football. SOURCE: Pinterest One of the important moments in his career happened on July 17, 2020, when he moved to Red Bull Salzburg for €4.5 million. In Austria, he immediately became a backbone defender who contributed much to the back-to-back Austrian Bundesliga titles in 2021 and 2022. Eventually, after a successful spell in Salzburg, his contract was mutually terminated on September 14, 2024. The defender is expected to join Serie A's Udinese from January 1, 2025, marking an exciting new chapter in his career.
On the international stage, Solet has proudly worn the blue jersey of France at various youth levels. His journey includes representing France U17 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017—a remarkable experience that showcased his talent on a global platform. He has also made appearances for the under-18, under-19, and under-20 teams, notably scoring one goal with the under-19 team in twelve matches.
This international exposure has added not only to his skills but also to his reputation, marking him as one of the players to watch.
The success that Solet had with Red Bull Salzburg was that of which all athletes would dream of, including being in two Austrian Bundesliga-winning teams in 2021 and 2022 and lifting the Austrian Cup twice in 2021 and 2022.
CAPTION: Honours in Hand: Oumar Mickael Solet Bomawoko's Journey as a Champion. SOURCE: Pinterest
Being part of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament in 2019 simply affirms his remarkable talent at such a tender age.
Off the pitch, Oumar Solet is very close to his younger brother Isaac Solet, who is following in his steps as a professional footballer for Slavia Sofia and for the Central African Republic national team, which makes them get even closer as blood brothers.
The enthusiasm for football gives more chemistry and strength to the close relationship of Solet and his brother.
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