[citation needed] Traoré scored an own goal in the third round of the 2004–05 FA Cup against then Championship side Burnley, as he attempted a turn and drag-back within his own six-yard box.
After conceding the free kick that led to Paolo Maldini's goal in the opening minute,[9][10] In the second half his play improved, and a goalline clearance to deny Andriy Shevchenko a likely winner[11] contributed to his winning a Champions League medal as Liverpool fought back from 3–0 down to draw 3–3 and beat Milan 3–2 on penalties.
[9] In the 2005–06 season, Traoré found his first team appearances limited, with John Arne Riise and Stephen Warnock also starting regularly at left back.
He was an unused substitute as Liverpool beat West Ham United on penalties to win the 2006 FA Cup Final at the Millennium Stadium.
He was an unused substitute as Marseille won the 2012 Coupe de la Ligue Final,[20] and left the club at the end of the season.
[22] He scored his first goal for the club in spectacular fashion, a 30 yd (27 m) volley off the underside of the crossbar, during a CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal match against Tigres.