Coming through the youth system,[1] Dabo signed his first professional contract with Nantes on 4 October 2017, at the age of 16.[2] He became the youngest player in the club's history to sign a professional contract.[1] Dabo made his professional debut for Nantes in a Ligue 1 match again Monaco on 11 August 2018.[3]
After two Ligue 1 games, Dabo played for the reserve team in the National 2, the fourth tier of French football.[1] His first 2018–19 game was on 15 September 2018, in a 1–0 home defeat to Le Havre II.[4] Dabo's first goal came one week later, on 22 September, in a 2–1 away defeat to Saint-Malo.[5] He played six games throughout the season, scoring twice.[6] In the 2019–20 season, Dabo played 14 games, scoring three, whereas in the first half of the 2020–21 season, he played five games.[6]
Loan to Juventus U23
On 13 January 2021, Dabo joined Serie C side Juventus U23 – the reserve team of Juventus – on a six-month loan with a purchase option.[7] On 17 January, he made his debut for Juventus U23 in a 1–1 draw against Piacenza.[8]
On 5 January 2023, Dabo was loaned to Levadiakos until the end of the season.[11]
International career
Born in France, Dabo holds French and Guinean nationalities.[12][13] He is a youth international for France,[13] having represented them at under-16, under-17, and under-18 levels.[14]
Style of play
Dabo began as a central midfielder in front of the defence.[1] He is a left-footed quick and dynamic player, who is also known for his dribbling.[1] During his last two years at Nantes II, Dabo moved to a more offensive position, often playing as a left midfielder.[1]
