Makhtar Thioune
Senegalese footballer
Senegal
Midfielder
Makhtar Thioune: profile
Makhtar Thioune (born 5 August 1984 in Richard Toll, Senegal) is a former Senegalese footballer who played as a midfielder.
Thioune made the step into senior football with ASC Port Autonome in 2004. He played for 6 clubs in 4 countries between 2004 and 2016. His most appearances came at Viking FK (2012–2016), where he made 89 appearances and scored 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 247 appearances and 22 goals.
At international level, Thioune represented Senegal (2006–present), earning 10 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2006 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 2004–2016 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Senegal, Norway, Germany and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.09 (22 in 247)
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 13% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Şanlıurfaspor (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Salomon Kalou, Azzedine Doukha and Luther Singh (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 | ASC Port Autonome |
Senegal Premier League | – | – |
| 2006–2008 |  Sarpsborg 08 FF |
Eliteserien | 75 | 8 |
| 2009–2012 | Molde FK |
Eliteserien | 71 | 10 |
| 2012 |  Karlsruher SC |
2. Bundesliga | 8 | 0 |
| 2012–2016 | Viking FK |
Eliteserien | 89 | 4 |
| 2016 |  Şanlıurfaspor |
TFF First League | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 247 | 22 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
Frequently asked questions
How old is Makhtar Thioune?
Makhtar Thioune was born on 5 August 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Makhtar Thioune born?
Makhtar Thioune was born in Richard Toll, Senegal.
Which national team does Makhtar Thioune play for?
Makhtar Thioune played international football for Senegal. He has 10 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Makhtar Thioune played for?
Makhtar Thioune's recorded clubs are ASC Port Autonome, Sarpsborg 08 FF, Molde FK, Karlsruher SC, Viking FK and Şanlıurfaspor.
How tall is Makhtar Thioune?
Makhtar Thioune is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Makhtar Thioune play?
Makhtar Thioune played as a midfielder.
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