Date of Birth: 13-01-1985
Position: Central Defence
Joined: 01-07-2006
Appearances: 45
Substitute Appearances: 6
Goals: 0
Nationality: Ivory Coast
Previous Clubs: Paris Saint-Germain
Subsequent Clubs: Hibernian, Leicester, Trabzonspor, Palermo, Leeds United, Cardiff City, Middlesboro

Sol Bamba signed for Dunfermline in July 2006 after signing a 2 year contract following his refusal to renew his contract at Paris Saint-Germain.

His first season saw him appearing in the Scottish Cup final and being relegated with the Pars. He signed a two year extension to his contract in 2007 before leaving the club for £50K to Hibernian on 1st September 2008.

A powerful and athletic centre half, Sol was with Paris St Germain from the age of 14 and he starred in the Youth and B teams, but was not able to establish a regular place in the senior squad. Impressed after a trial period and was rewarded with a two year contract. He has played international football at youth level for his parents homeland, Ivory Coast.

The 6` 3" defender played for the "Baby Elephants of Cote d`Ivoire" in the 2005 African Youth Championship and represents his country at the Beijing Olympics.