Ferdinand Coly: profile
Ferdinand Coly (born 10 September 1973 in Dakar, Senegal) is a former Senegalese footballer who played as a full-back.
Coly started out at FC Libourne in 1993. He played for 7 clubs in 3 countries between 1993 and 2008. His most appearances came at LB Châteauroux (1996–1999), where he made 91 appearances and scored 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 282 appearances and 14 goals.
At international level, Coly represented Senegal (2000–2007), earning 48 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Dakar has produced 305 footballers in our database, including Patrice Evra, Idrissa Gueye and Mame Biram Diouf.
Nationality explained: Why does Ferdinand Coly play for Senegal?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2000 (aged about 27)
- Club career
- 1993–2008 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, United Kingdom and Italy
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (14 in 282)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 24% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Parma Calcio 1913 (2005)
- Shares a birthday with
- Younousse Sankharé, Ayub Masika and Mohamadou Sumareh (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1994 |  FC Libourne |
Championnat National 1 | 29 | 0 |
| 1993–1996 | Poitiers FC |
Championnat National 3 | – | – |
| 1996–1999 | LB Châteauroux |
Championnat National 1 | 91 | 8 |
| 1999–2003 | R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | 64 | 2 |
| 2002 |  Birmingham City F.C. |
EFL Championship | 1 | 0 |
| 2003–2005 |  A.C. Perugia Calcio |
Serie B | 41 | 2 |
| 2005–2008 | Parma Calcio 1913 |
Serie A | 56 | 2 |
| Total | 282 | 14 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2007 |  Senegal |
Senior | 48 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ferdinand Coly?
Ferdinand Coly was born on 10 September 1973, which makes him 53 years old.
Where was Ferdinand Coly born?
Ferdinand Coly was born in Dakar, Senegal.
Which national team does Ferdinand Coly play for?
Ferdinand Coly played international football for Senegal. He has 48 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Ferdinand Coly played for?
Ferdinand Coly's recorded clubs are FC Libourne, Poitiers FC, LB Châteauroux, R.C. Lens, Birmingham City F.C., A.C. Perugia Calcio and Parma Calcio 1913.
How tall is Ferdinand Coly?
Ferdinand Coly is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Ferdinand Coly play?
Ferdinand Coly played as a full-back.
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