Overview
Mali is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the West African Zone A (WAFU-A) zone. The men's national team, known as the Eagles, has played 572 recorded internationals since 1960, winning 234 of them (40.9%).
Mali have played at 14 AFCON finals without winning the title, finishing runners-up in 1972.
On current form our Elo rating places Mali 8th in Africa and 57th in the world.
With about 25.2 million people and its capital in Bamako, Mali has produced 517 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Malian footballers
Seydou KeitaMali · b. 1980
Frédéric baldiMali · b. 1977
Mohamed SissokoMali · b. 1985
Mahamadou DiarraMali · b. 1981
Yves BissoumaMali · AFC Ajax
Amadou HaidaraMali · b. 1998
Abdoulaye DoucouréMali · b. 1993
Modibo MaïgaMali · Buriram United F.C.
Cheick DiabatéMali · Esteghlal F.C.
Cheick DoucouréMali · b. 2000
Salif KeïtaMali · b. 1946
Diadie SamassékouMali · b. 1996
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Frédéric Kanouté
- Seydou Keita
- Ibrahima Koné
- Kamory Doumbia
- Lassine Sinayoko
- Soumaïla Coulibaly
- Fantamady Keita
- Adama Traoré
Where Malian players play
57 active Malian players are currently at clubs outside Mali. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Mali
Main competitions: Malian Première Division.
- Djoliba ACfounded 1960
- Stade Malienfounded 1960
- AS Real Bamakofounded 1960
- Cercle Olympique de Bamakofounded 1960
- Centre Salif Keitafounded 1995
- AS Bamakofounded 1999
- AS Korofinafounded 2006
- Jeanne D'Arc FCfounded 2007
- Onze Créateurs de Niarélafounded 1963
- AS Bakaridjanfounded 1989
Where Malian footballers are born
55 Mali internationals were born abroad, most often in France (49), Ivory Coast (3), Belgium (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Stade du 26 MarsBamako
- Stade Modibo KéïtaBamako
- Stade Baréma Bocoum
- Stade Babemba TraoréSikasso Region
- Stade Amari Daou
- Stade Abdoulaye Nakoro CissokoKayes
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Mali. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Mali national team?
Mali are nicknamed the Eagles.
How many times have Mali won AFCON?
Mali have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Mali played at the World Cup?
No, Mali have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Mali?
In our match database, Frédéric Kanouté leads with 17 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Malian footballer?
By international recognition, Seydou Keita is the best-known Malian footballer in our database, followed by Frédéric baldi and Mohamed Sissoko.
What is the biggest stadium in Mali?
Stade du 26 Mars is the largest football stadium in Mali in our records, with a capacity of 50,000.