Abdoulaï Demba: profile
Abdoulaï Demba (born 2 November 1976 in Antwerp, Belgium) is a former Malian footballer who played as a forward.
Demba's senior club career began in 1996 at K. Beerschot V.A.C.. He played for 9 clubs in 6 countries between 1996 and 2009. The busiest spell of his career was at SC Eendracht Aalst (2003–2005): 36 appearances and 18 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 168 appearances and 52 goals.
At international level, Demba represented Mali (2003–2006), earning 7 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Congo on 3 September 2005 (World Cup Qualification).
Antwerp has produced 9 footballers in our database, including Ilias Chair, Aboubakary Koita and Rachid Tiberkanine.
Eligibility explained: Why does Abdoulaï Demba play for Mali?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 27)
- First international goal
- 2005 – aged 28 (match)
- Club career
- 1996–2009 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 6: Belgium, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Greece, Morocco and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.31 (52 in 168)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 69% of Malian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Maghreb of Fez (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Alphonso Davies, Charles Itandje and Hamed Koné (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1998 | Belgian Third Division | 31 | 2 | |
| 1998–2001 | UAE Division 1 Group A | – | – | |
| 2001–2002 | Challenger Pro League | 29 | 14 | |
| 2002–2003 | National League | 17 | 6 | |
| 2003 | Challenger Pro League | 12 | 7 | |
| 2003–2005 | Belgian First Division B | 36 | 18 | |
| 2005–2006 | Gamma Ethniki | 25 | 5 | |
| 2006 | Botola Pro 1 | – | – | |
| 2006–2007 | Ligue 2 | 18 | 0 | |
| 2007–2009 | Botola Pro 1 | – | – | |
| Total | 168 | 52 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2006 | Senior | 7 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 Sep 2005 | Mali 2–0 Congo | 48 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Abdoulaï Demba?
Abdoulaï Demba was born on 2 November 1976, which makes him 49 years old.
Where was Abdoulaï Demba born?
Abdoulaï Demba was born in Antwerp, Belgium.
Which national team does Abdoulaï Demba play for?
Abdoulaï Demba played international football for Mali. He has 7 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Abdoulaï Demba played for?
Abdoulaï Demba's recorded clubs are K. Beerschot V.A.C., Khor Fakkan Club, KV Oostende, Yeovil Town F.C., SC Eendracht Aalst, A.O. Ethnikos Asteras Kaisarianis, IR Tanger, Stade Lavallois and Maghreb of Fez.
How tall is Abdoulaï Demba?
Abdoulaï Demba is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Abdoulaï Demba play?
Abdoulaï Demba played as a forward.