Madiou Keita Explained

Madiou Keita
Full Name:Haladj Madiou Keita[1]
Birth Date:29 August 2004
Height:1.84 m
Position:Centre-back, left-back
Currentclub:Auxerre
Youthyears1:–2021
Youthclubs1:Angers
Youthyears2:2021–2023
Youthclubs2:Auxerre
Years1:2023–
Caps1:29
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:Guinea U23
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:20 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:9 May 2024

Haladj Madiou Keita (born 29 August 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or left-back for Ligue 2 club Auxerre. Born in France, he represented Guinea at youth level.

Club career

Keita was a youth product of Angers. In 2021, he joined the youth team of Auxerre. In February 2023e made his debut with Auxerre's reserves side. On 18 November 2023, he made his debut with senior's side in a Coupe de France victory against Pays du Valois, playing full 90 minutes.[2] [3]

International career

In August 2023, Keita received his first call up to the Guinea national team for the friendly game against Malawi.[4]

Style of play

As a defender with good passing ability, Keita can operate as a centre-back and left-back.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Men's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024: Squad list . 5 . . 24 July 2024 . 24 July 2024 .
  2. Web site: Madiou Keita, une première solide chez les pros de l'AJ Auxerre. L'Yvonne Républicaine. 21 November 2023. fr.
  3. Web site: Transfert : du monde sur Madiou Keita. Conakry Sports. 4 April 2024. fr.
  4. Web site: Malawi vs Guinée : Naby Keïta absent, Bayo de retour, voici la liste de Kaba Diawara. Guinée Matin. 28 August 2023. fr.
  5. Web site: L'AS Roma pousse pour Madiou Keita. 3 May 2023. Foot Mercato. fr.