Bastian Badu (born 2 February 2000) is a French professional

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who plays as a

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for club

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Club career

On 25 October 2019, Badu signed his first professional contract with

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. He made his professional debut with Montpellier in a 0–0

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tie with

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on 26 October 2019. On 2 January 2020, Badu joined

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club Chambly on loan for the rest of the season. The loan was renewed for the 2020–21 season. On 2 July 2021, Badu signed for

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. On 1 February 2022, he returned to Chambly on a deal until the end of the season. In the beginning of February 2023, Badu signed with Moulins Yzeure. He left the club at the end of the season.

International career

Born in France, Badu is of Congolese descent. He is a youth international for France.

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MHSC Profile
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