Samba Sow: profile
Samba Sow (born 29 April 1989 in Bamako, Mali) is a Malian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Nottingham Forest F.C..
Sow's senior club career began in 2006 at R.C. Lens. He has played for 5 clubs in 4 countries since 2006. His most appearances came at Kardemir Karabükspor (2013–2015), where he made 50 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 50 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Sow has represented Mali (2009–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Botswana on 14 November 2015 (World Cup Qualification).
Bamako has produced 198 footballers in our database, including Seydou Keita, Mahamadou Diarra and Yves Bissouma.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2015 – aged 26 (match)
- Club career
- 2006–present (21 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: France, Turkey, Russia and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (1 in 50)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 67% of Malian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Nottingham Forest F.C. (2019)
- Shares a birthday with
- Christopher Opéri, Malek Baayou and Aloysius Atuegbu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2008 |  R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2009–2013 | R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2013–2015 |  Kardemir Karabükspor |
Süper Lig | 50 | 1 |
| 2015–2017 | Kayserispor |
TFF First League | – | – |
| 2017–2019 |  FC Dinamo Moscow |
Russian Premier League | – | – |
| 2019– |  Nottingham Forest F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 50 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009– |  Mali |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Nov 2015 | Botswana 2–1 Mali | 56 | 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 Samba Sow?
Samba Sow was born on 29 April 1989, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Samba Sow born?
Samba Sow was born in Bamako, Mali.
Which national team does Samba Sow play for?
Samba Sow plays international football for Mali.
Which clubs has Samba Sow played for?
Samba Sow's recorded clubs are R.C. Lens, Kardemir Karabükspor, Kayserispor, FC Dinamo Moscow and Nottingham Forest F.C..
What team does Samba Sow play for now?
According to the latest data, Samba Sow plays for Nottingham Forest F.C..
How tall is Samba Sow?
Samba Sow is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Samba Sow play?
Samba Sow plays as a midfielder.
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