Wolves winger Adama Traore has joined social impact movement Common Goal, pledging 1% of his salary to their anti-racism project.

The project, aimed at ending racism in football through comprehensive anti-racism training for the game’s decision-makers, was launched last year in the United States.

“Too often in football headlines are stolen by racist actions,” said the 25-year-old Spain international.

“If I’ve learned anything in my career so far, it’s that leading by action rather than empty words is what matters to make a difference. It’s important for me to use my platform to be part of the solution.

“I know that my percent alone will not solve this problem, and my voice alone will not solve systemic racism. But, if I can encourage others to join us in this fight, nothing will stand in the way of this. impact we can have together.”

Common Goal was launched in 2017 when a single player, Juan Mata of Manchester United and Spain, pledged to donate 1% of his salary to a collective fund.

There are now over 200 professional players and managers from 45 nationalities in the Common Goal squad, including some of the biggest names in football.

The long-term goal is to positively impact 100 million young people by 2030.

Mata hopes Traore will inspire other Premier League stars

Mata said: “It’s fantastic to see another Premier League person joining me, Kasper Schmeichel and Jurgen Klopp in this growing team of now over 200 professionals from around the world.

“There are so many inspiring female players in England who are already members of Common Goal, and I hope that Adama joining the movement to take real action to tackle racism will inspire other male colleagues in the Premier League. to join the movement.

“One percent is next to nothing, but together we can create meaningful change and the time to act is now.”

To join adidas and Common Goal at the start line, fans can purchase a football from www.adidas.co.uk/balls to have their 1% donated to causes for social change.

For more information on Common Goal, visit: www.common-goal.org and follow @commongoalorg on Instagram and Twitter. To find your nearest adidas Football Collective community or project, visit: www.adidas.co.uk/footballcollective.