Brahim Thiam: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Brahim Thiam: profile

Brahim Thiam (born 24 February 1974 in Bobigny, France) is a former Malian footballer who played as a defender.

Thiam started out at Bourges 18 in 1994. He played for 9 clubs in 2 countries between 1994 and 2010. His most appearances came at FC Istres (2001–2005), where he made 105 appearances and scored 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 249 appearances and 11 goals.

At international level, Thiam represented Mali (2001–2006), earning 15 caps and scoring 1 goal. Before committing to Mali, he had represented France U20.

Bobigny has produced 4 footballers in our database, including Charles Itandje, Habib Bellaïd and Rachid Aït-Atmane.

Nationality explained: Why does Brahim Thiam play for Mali?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2001 (aged about 27)
Club career: 1994–2010 (17 seasons)
Countries played in: 2: France and Spain
Club goals per game: 0.04 (11 in 249)
Height: 186 cm — taller than 69% of Malian internationals on record
Latest move: Stade de Reims (2009)
Shares a birthday with: Russell Mwafulirwa, Ayub Daud and Mahmoud Guendouz (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1994–1995	Bourges 18	Championnat National 3	–	–
1995–1996	FC Saint-Leu 95		–	–
1996–1997	Saint-Denis Saint-Leu F.C.		–	–
1997–1998	Levante UD	La Liga	29	0
1998–1999	Málaga CF	La Liga	16	1
1999–2001	Red Star F.C.	Ligue 2	16	1
2001–2005	FC Istres	Championnat National 1	105	5
2005–2009	Stade Malherbe Caen	Ligue 3	63	1
2009–2010	Stade de Reims	Ligue 2	20	3
	Total		249	11

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1993	France U20	Under-20	–	–
2001–2006	Mali	Senior	15	1

Frequently asked questions

How old is Brahim Thiam?

Brahim Thiam was born on 24 February 1974, which makes him 52 years old.

Where was Brahim Thiam born?

Brahim Thiam was born in Bobigny, France.

Which national team does Brahim Thiam play for?

Brahim Thiam played international football for Mali. He has 15 caps and 1 goal on record.

Which clubs has Brahim Thiam played for?

Brahim Thiam's recorded clubs are Bourges 18, FC Saint-Leu 95, Saint-Denis Saint-Leu F.C., Levante UD, Málaga CF, Red Star F.C., FC Istres, Stade Malherbe Caen and Stade de Reims.

How tall is Brahim Thiam?

Brahim Thiam is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.

What position does Brahim Thiam play?

Brahim Thiam played as a defender.