Kalidou Koulibaly
Senegalese-French footballer (born 1991)
Kalidou Koulibaly: profile
Kalidou Koulibaly (born 20 June 1991 in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France) is a Senegalese footballer who plays as a centre-back for Al Hilal SFC.
Koulibaly made the step into senior football with FC Metz II in 2009. He has played for 6 clubs in 5 countries since 2009. The busiest spell of his career was at SSC Napoli (2014–2022): 236 appearances and 13 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 473 appearances and 26 goals.
At international level, Koulibaly has represented Senegal (2015–present), earning 103 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Ecuador on 29 November 2022 (FIFA World Cup). Before committing to Senegal, he had represented France U20.
Eligibility explained: Why does Kalidou Koulibaly play for Senegal?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2015 (aged about 24)
- First international goal
- 2022 – aged 31 (match)
- Club career
- 2009–present (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: France, Belgium, Italy, United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (26 in 473)
- Height
- 188 cm — taller than 73% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al Hilal SFC (25 Jun 2023)
- Shares a birthday with
- Nicolas Jackson, Itumeleng Khune and Aurélien Chedjou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011 |  FC Metz II |
31 | 2 | |
| 2010–2012 | FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | 41 | 1 |
| 2012–2014 |  K.R.C. Genk |
Belgian Pro League | 64 | 3 |
| 2014–2022 |  SSC Napoli |
Serie A | 236 | 13 |
| 2022–2023 |  Chelsea F.C. |
Premier League | 23 | 2 |
| 2023– |  Al Hilal SFC |
Saudi Pro League | 78 | 5 |
| Total | 473 | 26 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | France U20 |
Under-20 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015– |  Senegal |
Senior | 103 | 2 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 Nov 2022 | Ecuador 1–2 Senegal | 70 | FIFA World Cup |
| 2 | 5 Sep 2025 | Senegal 2–0 Sudan | 14 | 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 Kalidou Koulibaly?
Kalidou Koulibaly was born on 20 June 1991, which makes him 35 years old.
Where was Kalidou Koulibaly born?
Kalidou Koulibaly was born in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France.
Which national team does Kalidou Koulibaly play for?
Kalidou Koulibaly plays international football for Senegal. He has 103 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Kalidou Koulibaly played for?
Kalidou Koulibaly's recorded clubs are FC Metz II, FC Metz, K.R.C. Genk, SSC Napoli, Chelsea F.C. and Al Hilal SFC.
What team does Kalidou Koulibaly play for now?
According to the latest data, Kalidou Koulibaly plays for Al Hilal SFC.
How tall is Kalidou Koulibaly?
Kalidou Koulibaly is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Kalidou Koulibaly play?
Kalidou Koulibaly plays as a centre-back.
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