Pablo Thiam: profile
Pablo Thiam (born 3 January 1974 in Conakry, Guinea) is a retired Guinean footballer who played as a midfielder.
Thiam's senior club career began in 1994 at 1. FC Köln. He played for 4 clubs between 1994 and 2008. The busiest spell of his career was at VfL Wolfsburg (2003–2008): 117 appearances and 10 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 311 appearances and 23 goals.
At international level, Thiam represented Guinea (1996–2007), earning 31 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Uganda on 8 April 2000 (World Cup Qualification).
Conakry has produced 172 footballers in our database, including Naby Keïta, Ilaix Moriba and Amadou Diawara.
Eligibility explained: Why does Pablo Thiam play for Guinea?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1996 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2000 – aged 26 (match)
- Club career
- 1994–2008 (15 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (23 in 311)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 80% of Guinean internationals on record
- Latest move
- VfL Wolfsburg (2003)
- Shares a birthday with
- Habib Diarra, Fodé Ballo-Touré and Carlos Baleba (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1998 |  1. FC Köln |
Bundesliga | 89 | 4 |
| 1998–2001 | VfB Stuttgart |
Bundesliga | 89 | 9 |
| 2001–2003 | FC Bayern Munich |
Bundesliga | 16 | 0 |
| 2003–2008 | VfL Wolfsburg |
2. Bundesliga | 117 | 10 |
| Total | 311 | 23 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2007 |  Guinea |
Senior | 31 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 Apr 2000 | Uganda 4–4 Guinea | 24 | 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 Pablo Thiam?
Pablo Thiam was born on 3 January 1974, which makes him 52 years old.
Where was Pablo Thiam born?
Pablo Thiam was born in Conakry, Guinea.
Which national team does Pablo Thiam play for?
Pablo Thiam played international football for Guinea. He has 31 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Pablo Thiam played for?
Pablo Thiam's recorded clubs are 1. FC Köln, VfB Stuttgart, FC Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg.
How tall is Pablo Thiam?
Pablo Thiam is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Pablo Thiam play?
Pablo Thiam played as a midfielder.
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