Oumar Solet


Oumar Mickaël Solet Bomawoko is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Udinese.

Club career

Laval

Solet developed through the Laval academy. He made his debut on 4 August 2017 in the Championnat National against US Concarneau. He played the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 away victory.

Lyon

On 22 January 2018, Solet joined Lyon on loan from Laval for €550,000, with an option to make the move permanent for an additional €550,000, up to €2 million in bonuses and 20% of the profits from his next sale.

RB Salzburg

On 17 July 2020, Solet joined FC [Red Bull Salzburg|Red Bull Salzburg] for €4.5 million, up to €4 million in bonuses, and 15% of any future sale. On September 14, 2024, his contract with the club was terminated by mutual agreement.

Udinese

On 1 October 2024, Solet signed a pre-contract with Italian club Udinese that stated he would join the club on 1 January 2025. On 4 January, Solet made his debut for the club in a 0–0 draw away to Hellas Verona.

International career

Solet was born in France and is of Ivorian and Central African descent. Solet was part of the 2017 [FIFA U-17 World Cup squads#France|France U-17 FIFA World Cup squad] in 2017.

Honours

Red Bull Salzburg
Individual

Personal life

His younger brother Isaac Solet is also a footballer playing for CSKA Sofia and the Central [African Republic national football team|Central African Republic national team].