Khalilou Fadiga: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Khalilou Fadiga: profile

Khalilou Fadiga (born 30 December 1974 in Paris, France) is a retired Senegalese footballer who played as a midfielder.

Fadiga's senior club career began in 1992 at Red Star F.C.. He played for 15 clubs in 5 countries since 1992. His most appearances came at AJ Auxerre (2000–2003), where he made 82 appearances and scored 10 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 374 appearances and 33 goals.

At international level, Fadiga represented Senegal (2000–2008), earning 37 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Nigeria on 7 February 2000 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Paris has produced 132 footballers in our database, including N'Golo Kanté, Armand Traoré and Raïs M'Bolhi.

Nationality explained: Why does Khalilou Fadiga play for Senegal?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2000 (aged about 26)
First international goal: 2000 – aged 25 (match)
Countries played in: 5: France, Belgium, Italy, United Kingdom and Qatar
Club goals per game: 0.09 (33 in 374)
Height: 188 cm — taller than 73% of Senegalese internationals on record
Latest move: KSC Lokeren-Temse (2011)
Shares a birthday with: Boubacar Barry, Daniel Amokachi and Flávio Amado (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1992–1994	Red Star F.C.	Ligue 2	–	–
1994–1995	R.F.C. de Liège	Belgian Promotion	26	5
1995–1997	K.F.C. Lommel S.K.	Belgian Pro League	48	2
1995–1997	Lommel SK	Challenger Pro League	48	2
1997–2001	Club Brugge K.V.	Belgian Pro League	71	13
2000	AJ Auxerre	Ligue 1	21	1
2000–2003	AJ Auxerre	Ligue 1	82	10
2001–2003	AJ Auxerre	Ligue 1	–	–
2003–2004	Inter Milan	Serie A	0	0
2004–2005	Bolton Wanderers F.C.	EFL Championship	–	–
2005	Derby County F.C.	EFL Championship	4	0
2005–2006	Derby County F.C.	EFL Championship	4	0
2005–2006	Bolton Wanderers F.C.	EFL Championship	–	–
2006	Derby County F.C.	EFL Championship	4	0
2006–2007	Coventry City F.C.	Premier League	6	0
2007	Coventry City F.C.	Premier League	6	0
2007–2008	KAA Gent	Belgian Pro League	17	0
2008	KAA Gent	Belgian Pro League	17	0
2008	Beerschot A.C.	Belgian Pro League	10	0
2008–2009	Beerschot A.C.	Belgian Pro League	10	0
2009	Umm Salal SC	Qatar Stars League	–	–
2011–	KSC Lokeren-Temse	Belgian Promotion	–	–
—	Al-Wakrah Sports Club	Qatar Stars League	–	–
	Total		374	33

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2000–2008	Senegal	Senior	37	4

International goals (4)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	7 Feb 2000	Nigeria 2–1 Senegal	7	Africa Cup of Nations
2	21 Jul 2001	Namibia 0–5 Senegal	79	World Cup Qualification
3	11 Jun 2002	Senegal 3–3 Uruguay	20 (pen)	FIFA World Cup
4	26 Mar 2005	Senegal 6–1 Liberia	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 Khalilou Fadiga?

Khalilou Fadiga was born on 30 December 1974, which makes him 51 years old.

Where was Khalilou Fadiga born?

Khalilou Fadiga was born in Paris, France.

Which national team does Khalilou Fadiga play for?

Khalilou Fadiga played international football for Senegal. He has 37 caps and 4 goals on record.

Which clubs has Khalilou Fadiga played for?

Khalilou Fadiga's recorded clubs are Red Star F.C., R.F.C. de Liège, K.F.C. Lommel S.K., Lommel SK, Club Brugge K.V., AJ Auxerre, Inter Milan, Bolton Wanderers F.C., Derby County F.C., Coventry City F.C., KAA Gent and Beerschot A.C. among others.

How tall is Khalilou Fadiga?

Khalilou Fadiga is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.

What position does Khalilou Fadiga play?

Khalilou Fadiga played as a midfielder.