Boubacar Kébé: profile
Boubacar Kébé (born 10 May 1987 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso) is a former Burkinabé footballer who played as a forward.
Kébé made the step into senior football with FC Girondins de Bordeaux in 2005. He played for 9 clubs in 4 countries since 2005. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Libourne (2006–2008): 39 appearances and 16 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 158 appearances and 50 goals.
At international level, Kébé represented Burkina Faso (2012–present). He also played for Burkina Faso at under-23 level. Before committing to Burkina Faso, he had represented Mali U20.
Ouagadougou has produced 86 footballers in our database, including Edmond Tapsoba, Alban Lafont and Bakary Koné.
Eligibility explained: Why does Boubacar Kébé play for Burkina Faso?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 25)
- Countries played in
- 4: France, Iran, Sudan and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.32 (50 in 158)
- Latest move
- Al-Raed FC (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ziad Tlemçani, Emmanuel Emenike and Munir Mohand Mohamedi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006 | Championnat National 1 | 28 | 5 | |
| 2006–2008 | Championnat National 1 | 39 | 16 | |
| 2008 | Championnat National 1 | 17 | 5 | |
| 2008–2011 | Ligue 1 | 14 | 7 | |
| 2011–2012 | Ligue 3 | 32 | 14 | |
| 2012–2013 | Persian Gulf Pro League | 17 | 2 | |
| 2013–2014 | Persian Gulf Pro League | 11 | 1 | |
| 2014–2016 | Sudani Premier League | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016– | Saudi Pro League | – | – | |
| Total | 158 | 50 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005 | Under-20 | 17 | 5 | |
| 2005–2007 | Under-23 | 15 | 7 | |
| 2012– | Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Boubacar Kébé?
Boubacar Kébé was born on 10 May 1987, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Boubacar Kébé born?
Boubacar Kébé was born in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Which national team does Boubacar Kébé play for?
Boubacar Kébé played international football for Burkina Faso.
Which clubs has Boubacar Kébé played for?
Boubacar Kébé's recorded clubs are FC Girondins de Bordeaux, FC Libourne, Nîmes Olympique, RC Strasbourg Alsace, AS Cherbourg Football, S.C. Damash, Esteghlal F.C., Al-Hilal Club and Al-Raed FC.
What position does Boubacar Kébé play?
Boubacar Kébé played as a forward.