Ousman Koli
Gambian footballer
Gambia
Defender
Ousman Koli: profile
Ousman Koli (born 18 October 1988 in Bakau, Gambia) is a retired Gambian footballer who played as a defender.
Koli made the step into senior football with Steve Biko Football Club in 2004. He played for 10 clubs in 6 countries since 2004. The busiest spell of his career was at Steve Biko Football Club (2004–2009): 91 appearances and 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 183 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Koli represented The Gambia (2007–present). He also played for Gambia at under-17 level.
Bakau has produced 16 footballers in our database, including Yankuba Minteh, Ebrima Sohna and Kebba Ceesay.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2007 (aged about 19)
- Countries played in
- 6: Gambia, France, Slovenia, Bangladesh, Malta and Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (6 in 183)
- Height
- 184 cm — taller than 58% of Gambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Mosta F.C. (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Efe Ambrose, Christian Bassogog and Daniel Opare (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2009 | Steve Biko Football Club |
GFA League First Division | 91 | 4 |
| 2007– | Steve Biko Football Club |
GFA League First Division | – | – |
| 2009–2010 |  Red Star F.C. |
Ligue 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010–2011 |  NK Radomlje |
Slovenian PrvaLiga | 9 | 0 |
| 2011–2012 | NK Šenčur |
Slovenian Second League | 11 | 1 |
| 2012 | NK Triglav Kranj |
Slovenian Second League | 5 | 0 |
| 2012–2013 |  Mohammedan SC |
Bangladesh Premier League | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | Muktijoddha Sangsad KC |
Bangladesh Premier League | 10 | 0 |
| 2013–2014 | NK Ankaran Hrvatini |
Slovenian Third League | 33 | 1 |
| 2015 |  Mosta F.C. |
Maltese Premier League | 9 | 0 |
| 2015– |  FK Mladost Doboj Kakanj |
Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina | – | – |
| Total | 183 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007– | The Gambia |
Senior | – | – |
| 2008– | The Gambia |
Senior | – | – |
| — | Gambia U17 |
Under-17 | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ousman Koli?
Ousman Koli was born on 18 October 1988, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Ousman Koli born?
Ousman Koli was born in Bakau, Gambia.
Which national team does Ousman Koli play for?
Ousman Koli played international football for The Gambia.
Which clubs has Ousman Koli played for?
Ousman Koli's recorded clubs are Steve Biko Football Club, Red Star F.C., NK Radomlje, NK Šenčur, NK Triglav Kranj, Mohammedan SC, Muktijoddha Sangsad KC, NK Ankaran Hrvatini, Mosta F.C. and FK Mladost Doboj Kakanj.
How tall is Ousman Koli?
Ousman Koli is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Ousman Koli play?
Ousman Koli played as a defender.
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Momodou CeesayGambia · b. 1988
Ebrima SohnaGambia · b. 1988
Ousman JallowGambia · b. 1988
Demba SavageGambia · b. 1988
Kenny MansallyGambia · b. 1989
Kebba CeesayGambia · b. 1987
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Pa Modou JagneGambia · b. 1989
Abdou JammehGambia · b. 1986
Tijan JaitehGambia · b. 1988
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Alagie SossehGambia · b. 1986
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Ebrahim SavanehGambia · b. 1986