Zakariya Souleymane
Nigerien association football player
Zakariya Souleymane: profile
Zakariya Souleymane (born 29 December 1994 in Lyon, France) is a Nigerien footballer who plays as a defender for Football Bourg-en-Bresse Péronnas 01.
Souleymane started out at Evian Thonon Gaillard F.C. in 2010. He has played for 6 clubs since 2010.
At international level, Souleymane has represented Niger (2014–present).
Lyon has produced 37 footballers in our database, including Houssem Aouar, Bouna Sarr and Pierre Kalulu.
Nationality explained: Why does Zakariya Souleymane play for Niger?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2014 (aged about 20)
- Club career
- 2010–present (17 seasons)
- Latest move
- Football Bourg-en-Bresse Péronnas 01 (2023)
- Shares a birthday with
- Victor Osimhen, Steven Caulker and Lakhdar Belloumi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2015 |  Evian Thonon Gaillard F.C. |
Championnat National 3 | – | – |
| 2015–2017 | Ambérieu FC |
– | – | |
| 2017–2019 | AS Saint-Priest |
Championnat National 3 | – | – |
| 2019–2021 | FC Lorient II |
– | – | |
| 2021–2023 | Sporting Club Lyon |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| 2023– | Football Bourg-en-Bresse Péronnas 01 |
Ligue 3 | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014– |  Niger |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Zakariya Souleymane?
Zakariya Souleymane was born on 29 December 1994, which makes him 31 years old.
Where was Zakariya Souleymane born?
Zakariya Souleymane was born in Lyon, France.
Which national team does Zakariya Souleymane play for?
Zakariya Souleymane plays international football for Niger.
Which clubs has Zakariya Souleymane played for?
Zakariya Souleymane's recorded clubs are Evian Thonon Gaillard F.C., Ambérieu FC, AS Saint-Priest, FC Lorient II, Sporting Club Lyon and Football Bourg-en-Bresse Péronnas 01.
What team does Zakariya Souleymane play for now?
According to the latest data, Zakariya Souleymane plays for Football Bourg-en-Bresse Péronnas 01.
What position does Zakariya Souleymane play?
Zakariya Souleymane plays as a defender.
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