Kewullay Conteh
Sierra Leonean footballer
Sierra Leone
Defender
Kewullay Conteh: profile
Kewullay Conteh (born 31 December 1977 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) is a retired Sierra Leonean footballer who played as a defender.
Conteh's senior club career began in 1995 at FC Café Opera. He played for 10 clubs in 2 countries between 1995 and 2014. The busiest spell of his career was at Palermo F.C. (2002–2006): 69 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 285 appearances and 3 goals.
At international level, Conteh represented Sierra Leone (1996–2011), earning 120 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Guinea-Bissau on 17 October 2007 (World Cup Qualification).
Freetown has produced 95 footballers in our database, including Nathaniel Chalobah, Rodney Strasser and Umaru Bangura.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1996 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2007 – aged 29 (match)
- Club career
- 1995–2014 (20 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Sweden and Italy
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (3 in 285)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 69% of Sierra Leonean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Football Club Atletico Montichiari (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Zakaria El Ouahdi, Mohammed Rabiu and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 |  FC Café Opera |
– | – | |
| 1995–1997 |  Atalanta BC |
Serie A | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | FC Café Opera |
– | – | |
| 1997–1998 | AFC Eskilstuna |
Superettan | 0 | 0 |
| 1998–2000 | AC ChievoVerona |
Serie B | 60 | 1 |
| 2000–2002 | Venezia F.C. |
Serie A | 44 | 0 |
| 2002–2006 | Palermo F.C. |
Serie B | 69 | 1 |
| 2006–2007 | Atalanta BC |
Serie A | 1 | 0 |
| 2007–2009 | U.C. AlbinoLeffe |
Serie C1 | 56 | 0 |
| 2009–2010 | U.S. Grosseto 1912 |
Serie D | 28 | 1 |
| 2010–2011 | Piacenza Calcio |
Serie D | 25 | 0 |
| 2014 | Football Club Atletico Montichiari |
– | – | |
| Total | 285 | 3 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2011 | Sierra Leone |
Senior | 120 | 2 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Oct 2007 | Sierra Leone 1–0 Guinea-Bissau | 15 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 6 Sep 2008 | Sierra Leone 2–1 Equatorial Guinea | 30 | 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 Kewullay Conteh?
Kewullay Conteh was born on 31 December 1977, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was Kewullay Conteh born?
Kewullay Conteh was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Which national team does Kewullay Conteh play for?
Kewullay Conteh played international football for Sierra Leone. He has 120 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Kewullay Conteh played for?
Kewullay Conteh's recorded clubs are FC Café Opera, Atalanta BC, AFC Eskilstuna, AC ChievoVerona, Venezia F.C., Palermo F.C., U.C. AlbinoLeffe, U.S. Grosseto 1912, Piacenza Calcio and Football Club Atletico Montichiari.
How tall is Kewullay Conteh?
Kewullay Conteh is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Kewullay Conteh play?
Kewullay Conteh played as a defender.