Kalifa Coulibaly: profile
Kalifa Coulibaly (born 21 August 1991 in Bamako, Mali) is a former Malian footballer who played as a forward.
Coulibaly's senior club career began in 2010 at Paris Saint-Germain FC Youth Academy. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries since 2010. His most appearances came at Paris Saint-Germain FC Youth Academy (2010–2014), where he made 86 appearances and scored 30 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 203 appearances and 62 goals.
At international level, Coulibaly represented Mali (2013–present). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Rwanda on 11 November 2021 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Mali at under-20 level.
Bamako has produced 198 footballers in our database, including Seydou Keita, Mahamadou Diarra and Yves Bissouma.
Nationality explained: Why does Kalifa Coulibaly play for Mali?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2013 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2021 – aged 30 (match)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.31 (62 in 203)
- Height
- 197 cm — taller than 99% of Malian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Nantes (2017)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sofyan Amrabat, Zion Suzuki and Yahia Fofana (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2014 |  Paris Saint-Germain FC Youth Academy |
Championnat National 1 | 86 | 30 |
| 2014–2015 |  Royal Charleroi S.C. |
Belgian Pro League | 32 | 7 |
| 2015–2017 | KAA Gent |
Belgian Pro League | 85 | 25 |
| 2017– | FC Nantes |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| Total | 203 | 62 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |  Mali U20 |
Under-20 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013– | Mali |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 Nov 2021 | Rwanda 0–3 Mali | 87 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 14 Nov 2021 | Mali 1–0 Uganda | 19 | 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 Kalifa Coulibaly?
Kalifa Coulibaly was born on 21 August 1991, which makes him 35 years old.
Where was Kalifa Coulibaly born?
Kalifa Coulibaly was born in Bamako, Mali.
Which national team does Kalifa Coulibaly play for?
Kalifa Coulibaly played international football for Mali.
Which clubs has Kalifa Coulibaly played for?
Kalifa Coulibaly's recorded clubs are Paris Saint-Germain FC Youth Academy, Royal Charleroi S.C., KAA Gent and FC Nantes.
How tall is Kalifa Coulibaly?
Kalifa Coulibaly is 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) tall.
What position does Kalifa Coulibaly play?
Kalifa Coulibaly played as a forward.
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