Ousmane Coulibaly Explained

Ousmane Coulibaly should not be confused with Ousmane Coulibaly (Burkinabé footballer).

Ousmane Coulibaly
Birth Date:1989 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Paris, France
Height:1.83 m
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:2007–2008
Youthclubs1:FC Mantes
Years1:2008–2009
Clubs1:Guingamp
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2009–2014
Clubs2:Brest
Caps2:71
Goals2:0
Years3:2014–2016
Clubs3:Platanias
Caps3:50
Goals3:4
Years4:2016–2019
Clubs4:Panathinaikos
Caps4:52
Goals4:0
Years5:2019–2022
Clubs5:Al-Wakrah
Caps5:52
Goals5:3
Years6:2022–2023
Clubs6:Al Shahaniya
Caps6:8
Goals6:1
Nationalyears1:2011–2017
Nationalteam1:Mali
Nationalcaps1:16
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:30 March 2023
Ntupdate:10 June 2017

Ousmane Coulibaly (born 9 July 1989) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender. Born in France, he represented Mali at international level. His brother is the professional kickboxer, multiple champion of France and world champion, Abdarhmane Coulibaly.

Career

In August 2014, Coulibaly signed a three-year contract with Superleague side Platanias for an undisclosed fee.[1] He played exceptionally well for two consecutive years, therefore was monitored by several Greek top clubs, as well as German and English clubs.[2] [3]

On 30 August 2016, Coulibaly moved to Panathinaikos for an estimated amount of €250,000 signing a three-season contract with the club. He was expected to be the backup of experienced Italian Giandomenico Mesto.[4] [5] On 11 January 2018, Mechelen filed an offer to the financially struggling Greens for the acquisition of Coulibaly in the range of €200,000.[6] The player asked to be excluded from the first-team squad on 16 April 2018 due to Panathinaikos being in a dire financial and administrative state,[7] and two weeks later, he filed an official request to leave Panathinaikos on a free transfer.[8]

On 8 January 2022, in the first half of the Qatar Stars League match between Al-Rayyan and Al-Wakrah, Coulibaly suffered a heart attack and was taken to hospital. He was in a stable condition per a statement from his club.[9] [10]

Career statistics

[11]

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinental*Other**Total
Division AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Guingamp2008–09Ligue 220------20
Brest2009–10Ligue 11010----20
2010–11Ligue 170------70
2011-12Ligue 118010--10200
2012–13Ligue 114010--10160
2013–14Ligue 131010----320
Total710400020770
Platanias2014–15242------242
2015–16Superleague Greece 26220----282
Total504200000524
Panathinaikos2016–17Superleague Greece 190504020300
2017–18Superleague Greece 160202000200
2018–19Superleague Greece 170100000180
Total520806020680
Al-Wakrah SC2019–20181300000211
2020–21Qatar Stars League 222420010274
2021–22Qatar Stars League 120410000161
Total5231130010646
Al Shahaniya2022–23 Qatari Second Division2022–23Qatari Second Division8121----102
Career total2358274605027312
(* Includes UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League)

(** Includes Coupe de la Ligue and Greek Playoffs)

Honours

Mali

Notes and References

  1. News: Νέα σημαντική προσθήκη με Κουλιμπαλί. 22 March 2018. en.
  2. News: PAOK monitoring Coulibaly. 22 March 2018. el.
  3. News: Olympiakos to be tried again for Coulibaly. 22 March 2018. el.
  4. News: Ο ΠΑΟ απέκτησε τον Κουλιμπαλί. iefimerida.gr. 30 August 2016. iefimerida.gr. 22 March 2018. el.
  5. News: "Πράσινος" και ο Κουλιμπαλί!. 22 March 2018. el.
  6. News: Η Μαλίν έκανε πρόταση για τον Κουλιμπαλί. 11 January 2018. Η Εφημερίδα των Συντακτών. 22 March 2018. el.
  7. News: Ο Κουλιμπαλί ζήτησε να μην παίξει ξανά με τον Παναθηναϊκό!. LEOFOROS.GR. 17 April 2018. Leoforos.gr. 17 April 2018. el.
  8. News: Info FM : Ousmane Coulibaly libre de partir gratuitement !. Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot Transfert. 1 May 2018. fr.
  9. Web site: Qatari League game abandoned after player collapses. 2022-01-08. www.besoccer.com. en.
  10. Web site: Press release from Qatar Stars League QSL. 2022-01-08. qsl.qa.
  11. Web site: Profile Ousmane Coulibaly. Soccerway. 6 August 2017.
  12. Web site: Paris Saint Germain midfielder Momo Sissoko makes Mali Afcon squad Goal.com.
  13. Web site: African Cup of Nations 2013: Full Fixtures, Schedule, Standings and Results.