ASSOUMANI began his career in the French First Division with Montpellier HSC on 18 August, 2001. Going on to play 72 matches for the club (43 in D1, 29 in D2) and registering four goals (two in D1 and two in D2).

After five seasons, he joined the German club 1FC Saarbrücken and, subsequently, Sportfreunde Siegen, both playing in the Regionalliga Sud.

Earlier this season Mani spent time on trial at Sheffield United, but failed to earn a permanent deal, although his displays alerted Yorkshire neighbours Leeds United.

On December 17, 2008, he was handed a one-month contract by Leeds, after a successful trial which also saw him score a goal in a reserve game against York City.

Made his debut just three days later, in a 3-1 defeat to Milton Keynes Dons. He played the first half at right-back, but due to the substitution of Ľubomír Michalík at half-time, he moved to his more favoured position of centre-back during the second period.

Following the dismissal of manager Gary McAllister, Mani was released from Elland Road in January of this year and was then offered a week-long trial with Crewe Alexandra, however there was no contract forthcoming from the Railwaymen.

On 26 March 2009, Assoumani joined Wrexham on non-contract forms, making his debut on 7 April in a 0-0 draw with Histon.

During the summer, prolonged talks took place with the player and despite receiving offers from clubs in Germany France and Portugal, Mani returned to the Racecourse on a new one-year deal.

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