Cheick Souaré (born 1 June 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He began his football development in the youth academy of Le Havre AC, where he later made his senior debut in Ligue 2. In the summer of 2022, Souaré transferred to Stade Rennais FC (Rennes), a club competing in Ligue 1.
Club career
- Le Havre AC (2020–2022) – After progressing through the club’s youth system, Souaré appeared in several Ligue 2 matches for the senior side, contributing both defensively and offensively from midfield.
- Stade Rennais FC (2022–present) – Signed a professional contract with Rennes in 2022. As of the latest season, he has been part of the first‑team squad, making appearances in domestic league and cup competitions.
- Loan spells – In August 2023, Souaré joined English club Sunderland A.F.C. on a season‑long loan, gaining experience in the English Football League Championship.
International career
Souaré has represented France at youth level, featuring for the France U‑20 national team in friendly matches and UEFA youth tournaments.
Playing style
Primarily deployed as a central midfielder, Souaré is noted for his physical presence, ball‑carrying ability, and versatility in both defensive and attacking phases of play.
Personal background
Born in France, Souaré is of Senegalese descent. His early football education was conducted within the Le Havre academy, which is renowned for producing professional players.
All information is based on publicly available records from club announcements, match reports, and official national‑team rosters.
