Mohamed Kallon
Sierra Leonean footballer
Mohamed Kallon: profile
Mohamed Kallon (born 6 October 1979 in Kenema, Sierra Leone) is a former Sierra Leonean footballer who played as a forward.
Kallon made the step into senior football with Old Edwardians F.C. in 1994. He played for 17 clubs in 11 countries between 1994 and 2016. His most appearances came at AS Monaco FC (2004–2007), where he made 48 appearances and scored 13 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 334 appearances and 111 goals.
At international level, Kallon represented Sierra Leone (1995–2012), earning 35 caps and scoring 14 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Burkina Faso on 15 January 1996 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Kenema has produced 9 footballers in our database, including Kei Kamara, Paul Kpaka and Kemokai Kallon.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1995 (aged about 16)
- First international goal
- 1996 – aged 16 (match)
- Club career
- 1994–2016 (23 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 11: Sierra Leone, Lebanon, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Saudi Arabia, Greece, United Arab Emirates, People's Republic of China and India
- Club goals per game
- 0.33 (111 in 334)
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 35% of Sierra Leonean internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Kallon (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Yasin Ayari, Bruce Grobbelaar and Abdoulaye Méïté (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Sierra Leone National Premier League | 13 | 4 | |
| 1994–1995 | Lebanese Premier League | 24 | 15 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995–1997 | Swiss Super League | 32 | 6 | |
| 1995–1999 | Serie A | 0 | 0 | |
| 1997 | Serie A | 2 | 0 | |
| 1997–1998 | Serie A | 26 | 10 | |
| 1998–1999 | Serie A | 26 | 6 | |
| 1999–2000 | Serie B | 30 | 11 | |
| 2000–2001 | Serie C | 25 | 8 | |
| 2001–2004 | Serie A | 43 | 14 | |
| 2004–2007 | Ligue 1 | 48 | 13 | |
| 2005–2006 | Saudi Pro League | 18 | 11 | |
| 2008 | Super League Greece | 11 | 3 | |
| 2008–2009 | UAE Pro League | 4 | 1 | |
| 2009–2010 | Sierra Leone National Premier League | 11 | 2 | |
| 2010 | Chinese Super League | 21 | 7 | |
| 2011 | National Football League | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012–2016 | Sierra Leone National Premier League | – | – | |
| Total | 334 | 111 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2012 | Senior | 35 | 14 |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Jan 1996 | Sierra Leone 2–1 Burkina Faso | 89 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 17 Aug 1997 | Ghana 0–2 Sierra Leone | 47 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 14 Jun 2008 | Sierra Leone 1–0 South Africa | 22 (pen) | 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 Mohamed Kallon?
Mohamed Kallon was born on 6 October 1979, which makes him 47 years old.
Where was Mohamed Kallon born?
Mohamed Kallon was born in Kenema, Sierra Leone.
Which national team does Mohamed Kallon play for?
Mohamed Kallon played international football for Sierra Leone. He has 35 caps and 14 goals on record.
Which clubs has Mohamed Kallon played for?
Mohamed Kallon's recorded clubs are Old Edwardians F.C., Tadamon Sour SC, Spånga IS FK, FC Lugano, Inter Milan, Bologna F.C. 1909, Genoa CFC, Cagliari Calcio, AS Reggina 1914, Vicenza Calcio, AS Monaco FC and Al Ittihad FC among others.
How tall is Mohamed Kallon?
Mohamed Kallon is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Mohamed Kallon play?
Mohamed Kallon played as a forward.