Soumaila Coulibaly
Malian footballer
Mali
Midfielder
Soumaila Coulibaly: profile
Soumaila Coulibaly (born 15 April 1978 in Bamako, Mali) is a retired Malian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Coulibaly started out at Djoliba AC in 1995. He played for 6 clubs in 4 countries between 1995 and 2012. His most appearances came at SC Freiburg (2000–2007), where he made 210 appearances and scored 37 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 328 appearances and 56 goals.
At international level, Coulibaly represented Mali (1995–2009), earning 83 caps and scoring 14 goals. Our match database lists 6 of his international goals; the first came against Guinea-Bissau on 10 October 2003 (World Cup Qualification).
Bamako has produced 198 footballers in our database, including Seydou Keita, Mahamadou Diarra and Yves Bissouma.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1995 (aged about 17)
- First international goal
- 2003 – aged 25 (match)
- Club career
- 1995–2012 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Mali, Egypt, Germany and People's Republic of China
- Club goals per game
- 0.17 (56 in 328)
- Height
- 179 cm — taller than 26% of Malian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Yanbian Funde F.C. (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Finidi George, Quincy Owusu-Abeyie and Fouad Bachirou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1997 | Djoliba AC |
Malian Première Division | 16 | 3 |
| 1997–2000 |  Zamalek SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 32 | 6 |
| 2000–2007 |  SC Freiburg |
Bundesliga | 210 | 37 |
| 2007–2009 | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
Bundesliga | 30 | 3 |
| 2009–2010 | FSV Frankfurt |
2. Bundesliga | 9 | 0 |
| 2011–2012 |  Yanbian Funde F.C. |
China League One | 31 | 7 |
| Total | 328 | 56 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2009 | Mali |
Senior | 83 | 14 |
International goals (6)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 Oct 2003 | Guinea-Bissau 1–2 Mali | 69 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 14 Nov 2003 | Mali 2–0 Guinea-Bissau | 15 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 30 Jan 2004 | Burkina Faso 1–3 Mali | 78 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 27 Mar 2005 | Mali 1–2 Togo | 12 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 18 Jun 2005 | Zambia 2–1 Mali | 73 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 1 Jun 2008 | Mali 4–2 Congo | 42 | 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 Soumaila Coulibaly?
Soumaila Coulibaly was born on 15 April 1978, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was Soumaila Coulibaly born?
Soumaila Coulibaly was born in Bamako, Mali.
Which national team does Soumaila Coulibaly play for?
Soumaila Coulibaly played international football for Mali. He has 83 caps and 14 goals on record.
Which clubs has Soumaila Coulibaly played for?
Soumaila Coulibaly's recorded clubs are Djoliba AC, Zamalek SC, SC Freiburg, Borussia Mönchengladbach, FSV Frankfurt and Yanbian Funde F.C..
How tall is Soumaila Coulibaly?
Soumaila Coulibaly is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Soumaila Coulibaly play?
Soumaila Coulibaly played as a midfielder.
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