Dramane Coulibaly: profile
Dramane Coulibaly (born 18 March 1979 in Bamako, Mali) is a former Malian footballer who played as a forward.
Coulibaly made the step into senior football with Olympique de Marseille II in 1996. He played for 8 clubs in 3 countries between 1996 and 2012. His most appearances came at Stade Lavallois (2001–2004), where he made 81 appearances and scored 19 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 225 appearances and 47 goals.
At international level, Coulibaly represented Mali (1998–2006), earning 20 caps and scoring 8 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against South Africa on 3 February 2002 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Bamako has produced 198 footballers in our database, including Seydou Keita, Mahamadou Diarra and Yves Bissouma.
Nationality explained: Why does Dramane Coulibaly play for Mali?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1998 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2002 – aged 22 (match)
- Club career
- 1996–2012 (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, Belgium and Indonesia
- Club goals per game
- 0.21 (47 in 225)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 31% of Malian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Madura United F.C. (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ferjani Sassi, Mantorras and Bennett Mnguni (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2001 | 80 | 17 | ||
| 1999–2001 | Ligue 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2001–2004 | Ligue 2 | 81 | 19 | |
| 2004–2005 | Belgian First Division B | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004–2005 | Championnat National 1 | – | – | |
| 2005–2006 | Championnat National 1 | 13 | 5 | |
| 2005–2007 | Championnat National 3 | 33 | 5 | |
| 2007–2009 | Ligue 3 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2010–2012 | Super League | – | – | |
| Total | 225 | 47 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2006 | Senior | 20 | 8 |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 Feb 2002 | Mali 2–0 South Africa | 90 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 5 Jun 2005 | Mali 4–1 Liberia | 7 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 5 Jun 2005 | Mali 4–1 Liberia | 34 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Dramane Coulibaly?
Dramane Coulibaly was born on 18 March 1979, which makes him 47 years old.
Where was Dramane Coulibaly born?
Dramane Coulibaly was born in Bamako, Mali.
Which national team does Dramane Coulibaly play for?
Dramane Coulibaly played international football for Mali. He has 20 caps and 8 goals on record.
Which clubs has Dramane Coulibaly played for?
Dramane Coulibaly's recorded clubs are Olympique de Marseille II, Olympique de Marseille, Stade Lavallois, Football Club Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek, Nîmes Olympique, FC Gueugnon, Tours FC. and Madura United F.C..
How tall is Dramane Coulibaly?
Dramane Coulibaly is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Dramane Coulibaly play?
Dramane Coulibaly played as a forward.