Kalidou Koulibaly
Kalidou Koulibaly is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Al-Hilal and captains the Senegal national team.
Kalidou Koulibaly is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Al-Hilal and captains the Senegal national team. Born in France to Senegalese parents, he has played club football in France, Belgium, Italy, England, and Saudi Arabia.
Early life and youth career
Koulibaly was born in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France, to Senegalese parents. He developed at local clubs before joining Metz as a teenager.
Club career
Koulibaly began his senior career at Metz in Ligue 1. He then moved to Genk in Belgium before joining Napoli in 2014, where he became one of the club's most prominent defenders. He signed for Chelsea in 2022 and later moved to Al-Hilal in 2023.
International career
Koulibaly debuted for Senegal in 2015 after opting to represent his parents' country. He has since become a regular starter and captain for the national team. He was part of Senegal's squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021.
Honours and recognition
During his career, Koulibaly has won major domestic honours with Napoli and international honours with Senegal, including the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021.
Key facts
- Born in France to Senegalese parents, Koulibaly chose to represent Senegal internationally.
- He joined Napoli in 2014 and became one of the club's most prominent defenders.
- Koulibaly signed for Chelsea in 2022 and later moved to Al-Hilal in 2023.
- He has served as captain of the Senegal national team.
- He was part of Senegal's squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalidou_KoulibalySupports: Date of birth, birthplace, position, current club, and general career overview.
- Chelsea FC — https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/kalidou-koulibaly-the-biographySupports: Early life, youth career, Napoli appearances, and Senegal international debut.
- ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/150312/kalidou-koulibalySupports: Current club, position, nationality, and player profile details.
- Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/86129/kalidou-koulibaly/overviewSupports: Chelsea-era player profile details such as nationality, date of birth, appearances, and goals.