Sidi Yaya Keita
Malian footballer
Mali
Midfielder
Sidi Yaya Keita: profile
Sidi Yaya Keita (born 20 March 1985 in Bamako, Mali) is a retired Malian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Keita made the step into senior football with Djoliba AC in 2003. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries between 2003 and 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at R.C. Lens (2006–2011): 63 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 137 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Keita represented Mali (2005–2010), earning 10 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Chad on 11 October 2008 (World Cup Qualification).
Bamako has produced 198 footballers in our database, including Seydou Keita, Mahamadou Diarra and Yves Bissouma.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2005 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2008 – aged 23 (match)
- Club career
- 2003–2013 (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Mali, France, Spain and Bulgaria
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (1 in 137)
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 22% of Malian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Xerez C.D. (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Thomas Deng, Barbra Banda and Francileudo Santos (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Djoliba AC |
Malian Première Division | – | – |
| 2004–2006 |  RC Strasbourg Alsace |
Ligue 1 | 27 | 0 |
| 2006–2011 | R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | 63 | 1 |
| 2009–2010 |  Xerez C.D. |
Tercera División | 24 | 0 |
| 2011 |  PFC CSKA Sofia |
First Professional Football League | – | – |
| 2012–2013 | Xerez C.D. |
Tercera División | 23 | 0 |
| Total | 137 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2010 | Mali |
Senior | 10 | 2 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 Oct 2008 | Mali 2–1 Chad | 44 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 11 Oct 2008 | Mali 2–1 Chad | 83 | 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 Sidi Yaya Keita?
Sidi Yaya Keita was born on 20 March 1985, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Sidi Yaya Keita born?
Sidi Yaya Keita was born in Bamako, Mali.
Which national team does Sidi Yaya Keita play for?
Sidi Yaya Keita played international football for Mali. He has 10 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Sidi Yaya Keita played for?
Sidi Yaya Keita's recorded clubs are Djoliba AC, RC Strasbourg Alsace, R.C. Lens, Xerez C.D. and PFC CSKA Sofia.
How tall is Sidi Yaya Keita?
Sidi Yaya Keita is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Sidi Yaya Keita play?
Sidi Yaya Keita played as a midfielder.
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