Yacoub Ba: profile
Yacoub Ba (born 20 January 1984 in Saint-Louis, Senegal) is a former Mauritanian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Ba started out at ASCE La Linguère in 2001. He played for 12 clubs in 5 countries since 2001. His most appearances came at Gazélec Ajaccio (2004–2005), where he made 26 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 127 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Ba represented Mauritania (2008), earning 4 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Saint-Louis has produced 24 footballers in our database, including Ismaïla Sarr, Famara Diedhiou and Khadim N'Diaye.
Nationality explained: Why does Yacoub Ba play for Mauritania?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2008 (aged about 24)
- Countries played in
- 5: Senegal, France, Spain, Morocco and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (6 in 127)
- Height
- 181 cm — taller than 47% of Mauritanian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Angoulême Charente FC (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Pierre Webó, Elderson Echiéjilé and Arnaud Kalimuendo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2002 |  ASCE La Linguère |
Senegal Premier League | – | – |
| 2002–2004 |  FC Martigues |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 2004–2005 | Gazélec Ajaccio |
Ligue 2 | 26 | 3 |
| 2004–2005 | A.C. Ajaccio |
Ligue 2 | 26 | 3 |
| 2005–2006 | Dijon FCO |
Ligue 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006–2007 | Tours FC. |
Ligue 3 | 20 | 0 |
| 2007–2008 | Dijon FCO |
Ligue 2 | 25 | 0 |
| 2008–2009 | FC Gueugnon |
Championnat National 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009–2010 |  Terrassa FC |
Tercera División | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 |  KAC Kénitra |
Botola Pro 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010–2011 |  Union Royale Namur |
Belgian Promotion | – | – |
| 2011–2013 | Aurillac FC2A |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| 2013– | Angoulême Charente FC |
Championnat National 3 | – | – |
| Total | 127 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |  Mauritania |
Senior | 4 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Yacoub Ba?
Yacoub Ba was born on 20 January 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Yacoub Ba born?
Yacoub Ba was born in Saint-Louis, Senegal.
Which national team does Yacoub Ba play for?
Yacoub Ba played international football for Mauritania. He has 4 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Yacoub Ba played for?
Yacoub Ba's recorded clubs are ASCE La Linguère, FC Martigues, Gazélec Ajaccio, A.C. Ajaccio, Dijon FCO, Tours FC., FC Gueugnon, Terrassa FC, KAC Kénitra, Union Royale Namur, Aurillac FC2A and Angoulême Charente FC.
How tall is Yacoub Ba?
Yacoub Ba is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Yacoub Ba play?
Yacoub Ba played as a midfielder.
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