Lassana Fané
Malian footballer
Mali
Midfielder
Lassana Fané: profile
Lassana Fané (born 11 November 1987 in Bamako, Mali) is a retired Malian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Fané started out at Djoliba AC in 2006. He played for 6 clubs in 6 countries between 2006 and 2016. The busiest spell of his career was at Djoliba AC (2006–2009): 63 appearances and 14 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 176 appearances and 37 goals.
At international level, Fané represented Mali (2008–2010), earning 12 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Ghana on 15 November 2009 (World Cup Qualification).
Bamako has produced 198 footballers in our database, including Seydou Keita, Mahamadou Diarra and Yves Bissouma.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2008 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2009 – aged 22 (match)
- Club career
- 2006–2016 (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 6: Mali, Sudan, Libya, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Morocco
- Club goals per game
- 0.21 (37 in 176)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 47% of Malian internationals on record
- Latest move
- OC Khouribga (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Arouna Koné, Thapelo Maseko and Adam Ounas (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2009 | Djoliba AC |
Malian Première Division | 63 | 14 |
| 2009–2010 |  Al-Merrikh SC |
Sudani Premier League | 17 | 6 |
| 2010–2011 |  Al AHLI TRIPOLI SC |
Libyan Premier League | – | – |
| 2011–2012 |  Kuwait SC |
Kuwaiti Premier League | 20 | 2 |
| 2012–2015 |  Al-Shoalah |
Saudi Pro League | 59 | 14 |
| 2015–2016 |  OC Khouribga |
Botola Pro 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Total | 176 | 37 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2010 | Mali |
Senior | 12 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Nov 2009 | Ghana 2–2 Mali | 23 | 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 Lassana Fané?
Lassana Fané was born on 11 November 1987, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Lassana Fané born?
Lassana Fané was born in Bamako, Mali.
Which national team does Lassana Fané play for?
Lassana Fané played international football for Mali. He has 12 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Lassana Fané played for?
Lassana Fané's recorded clubs are Djoliba AC, Al-Merrikh SC, Al AHLI TRIPOLI SC, Kuwait SC, Al-Shoalah and OC Khouribga.
How tall is Lassana Fané?
Lassana Fané is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Lassana Fané play?
Lassana Fané played as a midfielder.
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