Souleymane Keïta
Malian footballer
Mali
Midfielder
Souleymane Keïta: profile
Souleymane Keïta (born 24 November 1986 in Bamako, Mali) is a former Malian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Keïta made the step into senior football with Djoliba AC in 2003. He played for 9 clubs in 8 countries since 2003. His most appearances came at Djoliba AC (2003–2004), where he made 36 appearances and scored 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 179 appearances and 22 goals.
At international level, Keïta represented Mali (2010–present).
Bamako has produced 198 footballers in our database, including Seydou Keita, Mahamadou Diarra and Yves Bissouma.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2010 (aged about 24)
- Countries played in
- 8: Mali, United Arab Emirates, Algeria, France, Qatar, Turkey, South Africa and Romania
- Club goals per game
- 0.12 (22 in 179)
- Latest move
- ACS Poli Timișoara (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Nabil Bentaleb, Kagisho Dikgacoi and Ibrahim Maza (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004 | Djoliba AC |
Malian Première Division | 36 | 8 |
| 2004–2005 |  Al Jazira Club |
UAE Pro League | 16 | 3 |
| 2005–2007 |  ES Sétif |
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 22 | 4 |
| 2007 |  A.C. Ajaccio |
Ligue 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007–2009 |  Al-Arabi SC |
Qatar Stars League | 30 | 2 |
| 2009–2010 | Al Kharaitiyat SC |
Qatar Stars League 2 | 22 | 1 |
| 2010–2012 |  Sivasspor |
TFF First League | 25 | 4 |
| 2012–2013 |  Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 24 | 0 |
| 2013– |  ACS Poli Timișoara |
Liga I | – | – |
| Total | 179 | 22 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010– | Mali |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Souleymane Keïta?
Souleymane Keïta was born on 24 November 1986, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Souleymane Keïta born?
Souleymane Keïta was born in Bamako, Mali.
Which national team does Souleymane Keïta play for?
Souleymane Keïta played international football for Mali.
Which clubs has Souleymane Keïta played for?
Souleymane Keïta's recorded clubs are Djoliba AC, Al Jazira Club, ES Sétif, A.C. Ajaccio, Al-Arabi SC, Al Kharaitiyat SC, Sivasspor, Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C. and ACS Poli Timișoara.
What position does Souleymane Keïta play?
Souleymane Keïta played as a midfielder.
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