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Naby Keïta

Naby Laye Keïta is a Guinean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Naby Laye Keïta is a Guinean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He has played for clubs in France, Austria, Germany, England, and Hungary, including FC Istres, Red Bull Salzburg, RB Leipzig, Liverpool, Werder Bremen, and Ferencváros. He has also represented Guinea at international level.

Early life and youth

Keïta was born on 10 February 1995 in Conakry, Guinea. He developed his early football skills in Guinea before moving to France as a teenager.

Club career

Keïta began his senior career with FC Istres in 2013. He moved to Red Bull Salzburg in 2014, winning the Austrian Bundesliga and Austrian Cup in both seasons. In 2016, he joined RB Leipzig. In 2018, he transferred to Liverpool, where he won the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, FIFA Club World Cup, FA Cup, and League Cup. He left Liverpool in 2023.

International career

Keïta has been a Guinea international since 2012 or 2014, depending on the source. He is a regular midfielder for the national team.

Playing style

Keïta is primarily a central midfielder, but he can also play as a defensive or attacking midfielder.

Later career

After leaving Liverpool in 2023, Keïta was linked with Werder Bremen. Later reports indicate he moved to Ferencváros.

Key facts

  • Began his senior career with FC Istres in 2013.
  • Won the Austrian Bundesliga and Austrian Cup in both seasons with Red Bull Salzburg.
  • Joined RB Leipzig in 2016 and moved to Liverpool in 2018.
  • Won the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, FIFA Club World Cup, FA Cup, and League Cup with Liverpool.
  • Has represented Guinea at international level since 2012 or 2014.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Naby Keïta?
Naby Keïta is a Guinean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and has played for clubs in France, Austria, Germany, England, and Hungary.
When was Naby Keïta born?
He was born on 10 February 1995 in Conakry, Guinea.
What position does Naby Keïta play?
He is primarily a midfielder, usually in central midfield.
Which clubs has Naby Keïta played for?
His senior clubs include FC Istres, Red Bull Salzburg, RB Leipzig, Liverpool, Werder Bremen, and Ferencváros.
What trophies did he win with Liverpool?
He won the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, FIFA Club World Cup, FA Cup, and League Cup with Liverpool.
Which national team does he represent?
He represents Guinea at international level.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naby_Ke%C3%AFta
    Supports: Birth name, birth date and place, early career, Salzburg and Leipzig career overview.
  2. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/42053543
    Supports: Liverpool transfer fee and naming detail at Leipzig.
  3. Bundesliga — https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/who-is-naby-keita-liverpool-guinea-werder-bremen-25799
    Supports: Guinea captain status, birthplace, Leipzig and Werder Bremen context.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/196567/naby-keita
    Supports: Nationality, current club listing, position, height, and birth date.
  5. Liverpool FC — https://www.liverpoolfc.com/info/naby-keita
    Supports: Liverpool appearances, goals, honours, and tenure.
  6. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/naby-keita/profil/spieler/302215
    Supports: Date of birth, birthplace, height, position, current club, and contract details.
  7. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/175592/naby-keita/overview
    Supports: Nationality, preferred foot, birth date, appearances, goals, and assists.
  8. The Sport Review — https://www.thesportreview.com/biography/naby-keita/
    Supports: Youth background and broad career milestones.