Adama Niane: profile
Adama Niane (born 16 June 1993 in Bamako, Mali) is a Malian footballer who plays as a forward for Royal Charleroi S.C..
Niane made the step into senior football with FC Nantes in 2012. He has played for 3 clubs in 2 countries since 2012. The busiest spell of his career was at ES Troyes AC (2016–2018): 76 appearances and 32 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 82 appearances and 32 goals.
At international level, Niane has represented Mali. He also played for Mali at under-20 level.
Bamako has produced 198 footballers in our database, including Seydou Keita, Mahamadou Diarra and Yves Bissouma.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2012–present (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.39 (32 in 82)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 44% of Malian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Royal Charleroi S.C. (30 Aug 2018)
- Shares a birthday with
- Seydou Doumbia, Michel Pensée and Odion Ighalo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2016 |  FC Nantes |
Ligue 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016–2018 | ES Troyes AC |
Ligue 1 | 76 | 32 |
| 2018– |  Royal Charleroi S.C. |
Belgian Pro League | – | – |
| Total | 82 | 32 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 |  Mali U20 |
Under-20 | 7 | 3 |
| — | Mali |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Adama Niane?
Adama Niane was born on 16 June 1993, which makes him 33 years old.
Where was Adama Niane born?
Adama Niane was born in Bamako, Mali.
Which national team does Adama Niane play for?
Adama Niane plays international football for Mali.
Which clubs has Adama Niane played for?
Adama Niane's recorded clubs are FC Nantes, ES Troyes AC and Royal Charleroi S.C..
What team does Adama Niane play for now?
According to the latest data, Adama Niane plays for Royal Charleroi S.C..
How tall is Adama Niane?
Adama Niane is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Adama Niane play?
Adama Niane plays as a forward.
Malian players of the same generation
Yves BissoumaMali · AFC Ajax
Abdoulaye DoucouréMali · b. 1993
Diadie SamassékouMali · b. 1996
Moussa MaregaMali · b. 1991
Massadio HaïdaraMali · b. 1992
Adama TraoréMali · b. 1995
Abdoulay DiabyMali · Sporting CP
Molla WaguéMali · b. 1991
Youssouf KonéMali · b. 1995
Yacouba SyllaMali · R.E. Virton
Lassana CoulibalyMali · b. 1996
Kalifa CoulibalyMali · b. 1991