Born in Bamako, Mamadou Sangaré began his career with Malian academy Yeelen Olympique before joining Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg in 2020.
He gained his first experience of senior football in Europe with Salzburg’s feeder club FC Liefering, scoring once in 11 appearances during the 2020/21 campaign.
Sangaré continued his development during a succession of loan spells in Austria and Belgium.
He scored five goals in 26 league appearances for Grazer AK during the 2021/22 season before joining Belgian Pro League side Zulte Waregem for the following campaign.
The midfielder moved on loan to TSV Hartberg midway through the 2022/23 season and established himself as a regular in the Austrian Bundesliga, making 46 league appearances across 18 months with the club.
Sangaré’s performances earned him a permanent move to Rapid Wien in July 2024.
He made 44 appearances in all competitions during his first season in Vienna, helping Rapid reach the quarter-finals of the UEFA Conference League and secure a fifth-placed finish in the Austrian Bundesliga.
After beginning the following campaign with Rapid, Sangaré joined Lens in August 2025.
He quickly became an important part of Pierre Sage’s side, making 29 Ligue 1 appearances as Lens mounted a title challenge and finished six points behind champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Sangaré’s athleticism, ball-winning ability and capacity to cover ground helped establish him as one of the division’s standout midfielders.
He also started the Coupe de France final as Lens defeated Nice 3-1 to lift the trophy for the first time in their history.
At international level, Sangaré made his senior debut in 2024 and has won 16 caps for Mali.
He featured throughout the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, playing in each of Mali’s matches as they reached the quarter-finals.