Mamadou Samassa: profile
Mamadou Samassa (born 16 February 1990 in Montreuil, France) is a Malian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Stade Lavallois.
Samassa made the step into senior football with Pole espoirs fédéral de Ploufragan in 2003. He has played for 5 clubs in 2 countries since 2003. The busiest spell of his career was at En Avant de Guingamp (2013–2015): 3 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 3 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Samassa has represented Mali (2012–present). Before committing to Mali, he had represented France U18, France U19 and France U20.
Montreuil has produced 24 footballers in our database, including Pape Gueye, Nordi Mukiele and Rayan Aït-Nouri.
Eligibility explained: Why does Mamadou Samassa play for Mali?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 2003–present (24 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and Turkey
- Height
- 197 cm — taller than 99% of Malian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Stade Lavallois (01 Jul 2023)
- Shares a birthday with
- Amine Gouiri, Loïs Openda and Eliesse Ben Seghir (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005 |  Pole espoirs fédéral de Ploufragan |
– | – | |
| 2009– | En Avant de Guingamp |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 2010– | En Avant de Guingamp |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 2013–2015 | En Avant de Guingamp |
Ligue 2 | 3 | – |
| 2019– |  Sivasspor |
TFF First League | – | – |
| 2023– | Stade Lavallois |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| — | ES Troyes AC |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| Total | 3 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | France U18 |
Under-18 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | France U19 |
Under-19 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | France U20 |
Under-20 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012– |  Mali |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Mamadou Samassa?
Mamadou Samassa was born on 16 February 1990, which makes him 36 years old.
Where was Mamadou Samassa born?
Mamadou Samassa was born in Montreuil, France.
Which national team does Mamadou Samassa play for?
Mamadou Samassa plays international football for Mali.
Which clubs has Mamadou Samassa played for?
Mamadou Samassa's recorded clubs are Pole espoirs fédéral de Ploufragan, En Avant de Guingamp, Sivasspor, Stade Lavallois and ES Troyes AC.
What team does Mamadou Samassa play for now?
According to the latest data, Mamadou Samassa plays for Stade Lavallois.
How tall is Mamadou Samassa?
Mamadou Samassa is 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) tall.
What position does Mamadou Samassa play?
Mamadou Samassa plays as a goalkeeper.
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