Adama Coulibaly: profile
Adama Coulibaly (born 10 October 1980 in Bamako, Mali) is a former Malian footballer who played as a full-back.
Coulibaly made the step into senior football with Djoliba AC in 1998. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1998 and 2015. The busiest spell of his career was at R.C. Lens (1999–2008): 190 appearances and 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 396 appearances and 15 goals.
At international level, Coulibaly represented Mali (2001–2014), earning 70 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Congo on 1 June 2008 (World Cup Qualification).
Bamako has produced 198 footballers in our database, including Seydou Keita, Mahamadou Diarra and Yves Bissouma.
Eligibility explained: Why does Adama Coulibaly play for Mali?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2001 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2008 – aged 27 (match)
- Club career
- 1998–2015 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Mali and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (15 in 396)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 69% of Malian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Valenciennes F.C. (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Vikash Dhorasoo, Brown Ideye and Rudy Gestede (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–1999 |  Djoliba AC |
Malian Première Division | 20 | 1 |
| 1999–2008 |  R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | 190 | 9 |
| 2008–2014 | AJ Auxerre |
Ligue 1 | 170 | 4 |
| 2014–2015 | Valenciennes F.C. |
Ligue 2 | 15 | 1 |
| 2015 | Valenciennes F.C. |
Ligue 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 396 | 15 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2014 | Mali |
Senior | 70 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Jun 2008 | Mali 4–2 Congo | 32 | 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 Adama Coulibaly?
Adama Coulibaly was born on 10 October 1980, which makes him 46 years old.
Where was Adama Coulibaly born?
Adama Coulibaly was born in Bamako, Mali.
Which national team does Adama Coulibaly play for?
Adama Coulibaly played international football for Mali. He has 70 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Adama Coulibaly played for?
Adama Coulibaly's recorded clubs are Djoliba AC, R.C. Lens, AJ Auxerre and Valenciennes F.C..
How tall is Adama Coulibaly?
Adama Coulibaly is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Adama Coulibaly play?
Adama Coulibaly played as a full-back.
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