Naby Keïta: profile
Naby Keïta (born 10 February 1995 in Conakry, Guinea) is a Guinean footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ferencvárosi TC.
Keïta made the step into senior football with Horoya AC in 2012. He has played for 7 clubs in 6 countries since 2012. His most appearances came at Liverpool F.C. (2018–2023), where he made 84 appearances and scored 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 242 appearances and 42 goals.
At international level, Keïta has represented Guinea (2012–present), earning 58 caps and scoring 12 goals. Our match database lists 5 of his international goals; the first came against Namibia on 12 November 2015 (World Cup Qualification).
Conakry has produced 172 footballers in our database, including Ilaix Moriba, Amadou Diawara and Pascal Feindouno.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 17)
- First international goal
- 2015 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 2012–present (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 6: Guinea, France, Austria, Germany, United Kingdom and Hungary
- Club goals per game
- 0.17 (42 in 242)
- Height
- 172 cm — taller than 10% of Guinean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Ferencvárosi TC (10 Dec 2024)
- Shares a birthday with
- Salif Diao, Elias Achouri and Nuno da Costa (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 |  Horoya AC |
Guinée Championnat National | – | – |
| 2013–2014 |  FC Istres |
Championnat National 1 | 23 | 4 |
| 2014–2016 |  FC Red Bull Salzburg |
Bundesliga | 59 | 17 |
| 2016–2018 |  RB Leipzig |
Bundesliga | 58 | 14 |
| 2018–2023 |  Liverpool F.C. |
Premier League | 84 | 7 |
| 2023– | SV Werder Bremen |
Bundesliga | 5 | 0 |
| 2024– |  Ferencvárosi TC |
Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 13 | 0 |
| Total | 242 | 42 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– | Guinea |
Senior | 58 | 12 |
International goals (5)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 Nov 2015 | Namibia 0–1 Guinea | 27 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 15 Nov 2015 | Guinea 2–0 Namibia | 79 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 31 Aug 2017 | Guinea 3–2 Libya | 8 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 7 Oct 2017 | Guinea 1–4 Tunisia | 36 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 18 Jan 2022 | Zimbabwe 2–1 Guinea | 49 | 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 Naby Keïta?
Naby Keïta was born on 10 February 1995, which makes him 31 years old.
Where was Naby Keïta born?
Naby Keïta was born in Conakry, Guinea.
Which national team does Naby Keïta play for?
Naby Keïta plays international football for Guinea. He has 58 caps and 12 goals on record.
Which clubs has Naby Keïta played for?
Naby Keïta's recorded clubs are Horoya AC, FC Istres, FC Red Bull Salzburg, RB Leipzig, Liverpool F.C., SV Werder Bremen and Ferencvárosi TC.
What team does Naby Keïta play for now?
According to the latest data, Naby Keïta plays for Ferencvárosi TC.
How tall is Naby Keïta?
Naby Keïta is 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Naby Keïta play?
Naby Keïta plays as a midfielder.
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