Madiou Konate Explained

Madiou Konate
Fullname:Madiou Konate
Birth Date:12 January 1982
Birth Place:Dakar, Senegal
Position:Striker
Youthyears1:1998–2000
Youthclubs1:AS Douanes
Years1:2000–2002
Years2:2002–2004
Years3:2004–2005
Years4:2005–2007
Years5:2008
Years6:2008–2009
Years7:2009–2010
Years8:2010
Years9:2011
Years10:2011–2013
Years11:2014–2017
Clubs9:Al-Ittihad
Caps1:44
Caps2:56
Caps3:37
Caps4:30
Caps5:19
Caps6:18
Caps7:8
Caps8:19
Caps9:6
Caps10:53
Caps11:35
Goals1:15
Goals2:18
Goals3:27
Goals4:6
Goals5:10
Goals6:2
Goals7:0
Goals8:1
Goals9:3
Goals10:31
Goals11:10
Pcupdate:17 November 2018

Madiou Konate (born 12 January 1982 in Dakar) is a former Senegalese football striker.

Career

Early career

Konate started his career in his native Senegal at local side AS Douanes before being spotted by scouts from Al-Ahly. He joined the Al-Mabarrahn side, scoring 15 times in 44 games for his new club, before moving to outfit Al-Ittihad. In 2005, he joined Molde FK, where he is best remembered for being awarded a yellow card just ten seconds into his debut against Lillestrøm SK, and for scoring in the 4–2 cup final win the same year against the same club. In 2008, he joined Hønefoss BK.

Move to Turkey

On 5 July 2008 Konate signed a five-year-contract with Turkey Ankaraspor. The transfer fee was estimated to be around €400,000. Madiou quickly became a fan favourite, and established himself as a talented goal scorer.

Position

His favourite position is second striker although he has played as winger or as an attacking midfielder. He is well known for his pace.

Career statistics

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ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueCupEuropeOther[2] Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Molde2005Tippeligaen821122115
2006194264[3] 02110
2007Adeccoligaen300030
Total3063740223915
Hønefoss2008Adeccoligaen1910001910
Ankaraspor2008–09Süper Lig18263245
Ankaragücü2009–10800080
Hønefoss20101913232255
Al-Ittihad2010–11630063
Strømmen20141. divisjon11800118
2015OBOS-ligaen15144195
20168121102
2017100010
Total3510654115
Career Total135321817405416253
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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ørjan Hopen . Norwegian . nifs.no . A-pressen.
  2. Includes the Eliteserien play-offs
  3. Appearances in the UEFA Cup