Karounga Keita
Malian footballer, coach and official
Mali
Forward
Karounga Keita: profile
Karounga Keita (born 22 August 1942 in Toukoto, Mali) was a Malian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 5 March 2023.
Keita's senior club career began in 1960 at Djoliba AC. He played for 2 clubs in 2 countries between 1960 and 1970. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Girondins de Bordeaux (1963–1970): 83 appearances and 20 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 83 appearances and 20 goals.
At international level, Keita represented Mali (1974–1980).
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1974 (aged about 32)
- Club career
- 1960–1970 (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Mali and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.24 (20 in 83)
- Height
- 168 cm — taller than 1% of Malian internationals on record
- Shares a birthday with
- Mwepu Ilunga, Adrien Regattin and Micheal Azira (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960–1962 | Djoliba AC |
Malian Première Division | – | – |
| 1963–1970 |  FC Girondins de Bordeaux |
Championnat National 1 | 83 | 20 |
| Total | 83 | 20 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974–1980 | Mali |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Karounga Keita born?
Karounga Keita was born in Toukoto, Mali.
Which national team does Karounga Keita play for?
Karounga Keita played international football for Mali.
Which clubs has Karounga Keita played for?
Karounga Keita's recorded clubs are Djoliba AC and FC Girondins de Bordeaux.
How tall is Karounga Keita?
Karounga Keita is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.
What position does Karounga Keita play?
Karounga Keita played as a forward.