Adama Tamboura
Malian footballer
Mali
Midfielder
Adama Tamboura: profile
Adama Tamboura (born 18 May 1985 in Bamako, Mali) is a retired Malian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Tamboura's senior club career began in 2003 at Djoliba AC. He played for 6 clubs in 5 countries between 2003 and 2016. His most appearances came at Randers FC (2012–2015), where he made 70 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 199 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Tamboura represented Mali (2004–2015), earning 84 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Bamako has produced 198 footballers in our database, including Seydou Keita, Mahamadou Diarra and Yves Bissouma.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2004 (aged about 19)
- Club career
- 2003–2016 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Mali, Sweden, France, Denmark and Finland
- Club goals per game
- 0.00 (0 in 199)
- Height
- 170 cm — taller than 2% of Malian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Inter Turku (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mahamadou Diarra, Brian Idowu and Christian Mawissa Elebi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2006 | Djoliba AC |
Malian Première Division | – | – |
| 2006–2010 |  Helsingborgs IF |
Superettan | 65 | 0 |
| 2010–2012 |  FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | 56 | 0 |
| 2012–2015 |  Randers FC |
Danish Superliga | 70 | 0 |
| 2015–2016 | Hobro IK |
Danish 1st Division | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 |  FC Inter Turku |
Veikkausliiga | – | – |
| Total | 199 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2015 | Mali |
Senior | 84 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Adama Tamboura?
Adama Tamboura was born on 18 May 1985, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Adama Tamboura born?
Adama Tamboura was born in Bamako, Mali.
Which national team does Adama Tamboura play for?
Adama Tamboura played international football for Mali. He has 84 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Adama Tamboura played for?
Adama Tamboura's recorded clubs are Djoliba AC, Helsingborgs IF, FC Metz, Randers FC, Hobro IK and FC Inter Turku.
How tall is Adama Tamboura?
Adama Tamboura is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Adama Tamboura play?
Adama Tamboura played as a midfielder.
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