Sol Sidibe Explained

Sol Sidibe
Fullname:Souleymane Lamine Sidibe[1]
Birth Date:10 February 2007
Birth Place:Paris, France
Height:184cm
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Stoke City
Clubnumber:30
Youthyears1:2015–2023
Youthclubs1:Stoke City
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Stoke City
Caps1:4
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2023
Nationalteam1:England U17
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2024–
Nationalteam2:England U18
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:17:33, 4 May 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:12:05, 28 May 2024 (UTC)

Souleymane Lamine Sidibe (born 10 February 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Stoke City.

Club career

Sidibe progressed through the Stoke City Academy and agreed a professional contract in July 2023, active from his 17th birthday.[2] He made his professional debut on 5 August 2023 against Rotherham United at the age of 16.[3] [4] Three days later, Sidibe made his first start for the Potters in a 2–1 victory over West Bromwich Albion in the first round of the EFL Cup.[5] [6] He signed a three-year professional contract with Stoke in July 2024.[7] [8]

International career

Born in France, Sidibe is of Malian descent. He was called up to the England U15s in September 2021.[9] On 6 September 2023, Sidibie made his England U17 debut during a 3–2 defeat to Portugal at the Pinatar Arena.[10] In May 2024, he was called up for England U18s and made his debut during a 4–2 win over Northern Ireland at St. George's Park.[11]

Personal life

Sidibe is the son of the Malian international footballer Mamady Sidibé.[9]

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stoke City2023–24Championship401030—80
2024–25Championship000010—10
Career total4010400090

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL Professional Retain List 2023/24 . English Football League . 7 June 2024 . 21.
  2. Web site: Sol Sidibe agrees first professional contract . Stoke City . 5 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Stoke City 4–1 Rotherham United . BBC Sport . 5 August 2023.
  4. Web site: Smith . Peter . Stadium sings as Sol Sidibe becomes youngest Stoke City league player in 65 years . Stoke Sentinel . 5 August 2023.
  5. Web site: Sol Sidibe: Stoke boss Alex Neil delighted by 16-year-old's first start . BBC Sport . 9 August 2023.
  6. Web site: Stoke City first team plan for Sol Sidibe after breakthrough week . Stoke Sentinel . 11 August 2023.
  7. Web site: Sidibe signs first pro deal with Potters . Stoke City . 6 July 2024.
  8. Web site: Teen prospect snubs big club interest to sign first professional contract with Stoke City . Stoke Sentinel . 6 July 2024.
  9. Web site: England call-up for son of Stoke City hero Mama Sidibe. Peter. Smith. 14 September 2021. StokeonTrentLive.
  10. Web site: May 11, 2023. Report: England MU17s 2-3 Portugal. September 6, 2023. EnglandFootball.com.
  11. Web site: May 22, 2024. Report: England MU18s 4-2 Northern Ireland. May 22, 2024. EnglandFootball.com.

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