Matar Coly
Senegalese footballer
Senegal
Forward
Matar Coly: profile
Matar Coly (born 10 November 1984 in Tivaouane, Senegal) is a retired Senegalese footballer who played as a forward.
Coly's senior club career began in 2002 at R.C. Lens. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries between 2002 and 2015. His most appearances came at Neuchâtel Xamax FCS (2005–2009), where he made 104 appearances and scored 35 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 295 appearances and 99 goals.
Tivaouane has produced 6 footballers in our database, including Mamadou Camara, Bara Mamadou Ndiaye and Thierno Thioub.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2002–2015 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, Switzerland and United Arab Emirates
- Club goals per game
- 0.34 (99 in 295)
- Latest move
- FC Biel-Bienne (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Eduardo Camavinga, Wilfried Zaha and Ahmed Fathy (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 |  R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2005 |  Neuchâtel Xamax FCS |
Challenge League | 104 | 35 |
| 2005–2009 | Neuchâtel Xamax FCS |
Challenge League | 104 | 35 |
| 2009 |  Al-Wahda S.C.C. |
UAE Pro League | 12 | 6 |
| 2009 | BSC Young Boys |
Swiss Super League | 13 | 1 |
| 2009–2013 | BSC Young Boys |
Swiss Super League | – | – |
| 2012 | FC Biel-Bienne |
Challenge League | 21 | 9 |
| 2012–2013 | FC Biel-Bienne |
Challenge League | 21 | 9 |
| 2013 | FC Lausanne-Sport |
Swiss Super League | 0 | 0 |
| 2013–2014 | FC Lausanne-Sport |
Swiss Super League | 20 | 4 |
| 2014–2015 | FC Biel-Bienne |
Challenge League | – | – |
| Total | 295 | 99 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Matar Coly?
Matar Coly was born on 10 November 1984, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Matar Coly born?
Matar Coly was born in Tivaouane, Senegal.
Which clubs has Matar Coly played for?
Matar Coly's recorded clubs are R.C. Lens, Neuchâtel Xamax FCS, Al-Wahda S.C.C., BSC Young Boys, FC Biel-Bienne and FC Lausanne-Sport.
What position does Matar Coly play?
Matar Coly played as a forward.
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El Hadji DioufSenegal · b. 1981
Mame Biram DioufSenegal · Ankara Keçiörengücü S.K.
Papiss CisséSenegal · b. 1985
Moussa SowSenegal · b. 1986
Dame N'DoyeSenegal · F.C. Copenhagen
Mohamed DiaméSenegal · b. 1987
Cheikh NdoyeSenegal · b. 1986
Pape ThiawSenegal · b. 1981
Khadim N'DiayeSenegal · b. 1985
Lamine SanéSenegal · b. 1987
Souleymane CamaraSenegal · b. 1982