Oumar Kalabane
Guinean footballer
Guinea
Defender
Oumar Kalabane: profile
Oumar Kalabane (born 8 April 1981 in Conakry, Guinea) is a retired Guinean footballer who played as a defender.
Kalabane's senior club career began in 1999 at Étoile de Guinée. He played for 6 clubs in 6 countries between 1999 and 2014. His most appearances came at Manisaspor (2007–2011), where he made 90 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 221 appearances and 8 goals.
At international level, Kalabane represented Guinea (2000–present). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Ghana on 20 January 2008 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Conakry has produced 172 footballers in our database, including Naby Keïta, Ilaix Moriba and Amadou Diawara.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2000 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2008 – aged 26 (match)
- Club career
- 1999–2014 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 6: Guinea, Tunisia, France, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (8 in 221)
- Height
- 191 cm — taller than 93% of Guinean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Gabala FC (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Karim Bellarabi, Austin Ejide and Mohamed Kader (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Étoile de Guinée |
Guinée Championnat National | 0 | – |
| 2000–2005 |  Étoile Sportive du Sahel |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 81 | 3 |
| 2005–2007 |  AJ Auxerre |
Ligue 1 | 20 | 0 |
| 2007 |  Manisaspor |
– | – | |
| 2007–2011 | Manisaspor |
90 | 3 | |
| 2011–2012 |  Al Dhafra Club |
UAE Pro League | 0 | 0 |
| 2012–2014 |  Gabala FC |
Azerbaijan Premier League | 30 | 2 |
| Total | 221 | 8 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000– | Guinea |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 Jan 2008 | Ghana 2–1 Guinea | 65 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 5 Sep 2009 | Malawi 2–1 Guinea | 38 | 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 Oumar Kalabane?
Oumar Kalabane was born on 8 April 1981, which makes him 45 years old.
Where was Oumar Kalabane born?
Oumar Kalabane was born in Conakry, Guinea.
Which national team does Oumar Kalabane play for?
Oumar Kalabane played international football for Guinea.
Which clubs has Oumar Kalabane played for?
Oumar Kalabane's recorded clubs are Étoile de Guinée, Étoile Sportive du Sahel, AJ Auxerre, Manisaspor, Al Dhafra Club and Gabala FC.
How tall is Oumar Kalabane?
Oumar Kalabane is 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What position does Oumar Kalabane play?
Oumar Kalabane played as a defender.
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