Mohamed Yattara: profile
Mohamed Yattara (born 28 July 1993 in Kamsar, Guinea) is a former Guinean footballer who played as a forward.
Yattara made the step into senior football with Olympique Lyonnais in 2011. He played for 6 clubs in 2 countries since 2011. The busiest spell of his career was at Angers SCO (2013–2014): 30 appearances and 11 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 104 appearances and 22 goals.
At international level, Yattara represented Guinea (2012–present). Our match database lists 6 of his international goals; the first came against Mozambique on 9 June 2013 (World Cup Qualification).
Kamsar has produced 7 footballers in our database, including Ibrahim Yattara, Gaston Camara and Daouda Peeters.
Eligibility explained: Why does Mohamed Yattara play for Guinea?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2013 – aged 19 (match)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.21 (22 in 104)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 69% of Guinean internationals on record
- Latest move
- AJ Auxerre (2017)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mustafa El Hadaoui, Khaled Adénon and Bilal Ould-Chikh (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2015 |  Olympique Lyonnais |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2012 | AC Arles |
dissolution | 19 | 5 |
| 2012–2013 | ES Troyes AC |
Ligue 1 | 23 | 3 |
| 2013 | ES Troyes AC |
Ligue 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013–2014 | Angers SCO |
Ligue 1 | 30 | 11 |
| 2015–2016 |  Standard Liège |
Belgian Pro League | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 | Angers SCO |
Ligue 1 | 19 | 2 |
| 2017 | AJ Auxerre |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2017– | AJ Auxerre |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| Total | 104 | 22 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– |  Guinea |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (6)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 Jun 2013 | Guinea 6–1 Mozambique | 15 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 9 Jun 2013 | Guinea 6–1 Mozambique | 90 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 16 Jun 2013 | Guinea 1–0 Zimbabwe | 37 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 20 Jan 2015 | Ivory Coast 1–1 Guinea | 36 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 30 Jun 2019 | Burundi 0–2 Guinea | 25 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 30 Jun 2019 | Burundi 0–2 Guinea | 52 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Yattara?
Mohamed Yattara was born on 28 July 1993, which makes him 33 years old.
Where was Mohamed Yattara born?
Mohamed Yattara was born in Kamsar, Guinea.
Which national team does Mohamed Yattara play for?
Mohamed Yattara played international football for Guinea.
Which clubs has Mohamed Yattara played for?
Mohamed Yattara's recorded clubs are Olympique Lyonnais, AC Arles, ES Troyes AC, Angers SCO, Standard Liège and AJ Auxerre.
How tall is Mohamed Yattara?
Mohamed Yattara is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Mohamed Yattara play?
Mohamed Yattara played as a forward.
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