Bobo Baldé: profile
Bobo Baldé (born 5 October 1975 in Marseille, France) is a former Guinean footballer who played as a centre-back.
Baldé made the step into senior football with Olympique de Marseille in 1995. He played for 7 clubs in 2 countries between 1995 and 2012. His most appearances came at Celtic F.C. (2001–2009), where he made 161 appearances and scored 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 340 appearances and 16 goals.
At international level, Baldé represented Guinea (2002–2012), earning 52 caps and scoring 2 goals.
Marseille has produced 91 footballers in our database, including Samir Nasri, Jordan Ayew and Lassad Nouioui.
Nationality explained: Why does Bobo Baldé play for Guinea?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2002 (aged about 27)
- Club career
- 1995–2012 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (16 in 340)
- Height
- 190 cm — taller than 90% of Guinean internationals on record
- Latest move
- AC Arles (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Wilfred Agbonavbare, Mostapha El Kabir and Liban Abdi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1999 |  Olympique de Marseille |
Ligue 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997–1998 | FC Mulhouse |
Championnat National 1 | 33 | 1 |
| 1998–1999 | AS Cannes |
Championnat National 1 | 29 | 4 |
| 1999–2001 | Toulouse FC |
Ligue 1 | 52 | 1 |
| 2001–2009 |  Celtic F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | 161 | 9 |
| 2009–2011 | Valenciennes F.C. |
Ligue 2 | 25 | 1 |
| 2011–2012 | AC Arles |
dissolution | 40 | 0 |
| Total | 340 | 16 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2012 |  Guinea |
Senior | 52 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Bobo Baldé?
Bobo Baldé was born on 5 October 1975, which makes him 51 years old.
Where was Bobo Baldé born?
Bobo Baldé was born in Marseille, France.
Which national team does Bobo Baldé play for?
Bobo Baldé played international football for Guinea. He has 52 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Bobo Baldé played for?
Bobo Baldé's recorded clubs are Olympique de Marseille, FC Mulhouse, AS Cannes, Toulouse FC, Celtic F.C., Valenciennes F.C. and AC Arles.
How tall is Bobo Baldé?
Bobo Baldé is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What position does Bobo Baldé play?
Bobo Baldé played as a centre-back.
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