Kalidou Koulibaly, born on June 20, 1991, is a professional footballer who plays centre-back for Chelsea of the Premier League and the Senegalese national team. Koulibaly started his career in his hometown’s youth team of SR Saint-Dié; he played there for two seasons in the Championnat de France Amateur 2 before joining the junior program of professional club Metz on July 1, 2009. Koulibaly won the Coupe Gambardella with Metz’s U-19 team in 2009-10 when the club’s team narrowly overcame Sochaux 5-4 on penalties in the championship game.
He also contributed to the club’s amateur squad, where he made 15 appearances, while Metz won the league championship with 107 points and the Championnat de France Amateur title. Kalidou Koulibaly holds French and Senegalese citizenship and is widely regarded as one of the world’s fiercest defenders. It’s safe to say that Kalidou Koulibaly is one of the highlights of Serie A and a terrific central defender. There is more to it than just Koulibaly’s narrative. Read on as we investigate the life story of Kalidou Koulibaly.
Kalidou Koulibaly Biography:
- Real Name: Kalidou Koulibaly
- Other/Nickname: Kalidou
- Profession: former Footballer
- Kalidou Koulibaly Net Worth: 80 million Euros
- Kalidou Koulibaly Salary: 11 million Euros
- Instagram Handle: kkoulibaly26
Kalidou Koulibaly Physical Status:
- Height: 6’1″
- Weight: 89kg
- Body Measurements: 41-31-39
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Kalidou Koulibaly Personal Life:
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- Date Of Birth: June 20, 1991
- Place Of Birth: Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France
- Nationality: French, Senegalese
- Hometown: Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France
- School: Vincent Auriol Elementary School
Kalidou Koulibaly Family Statistics:
- Marital Status: Married
- Kalidou Koulibaly Wife: Charline Oudenot
- Kalidou Koulibaly Children: Seni Koulibaly (Son)
- Siblings: Brother – Seni Koulibaly
- Religion: Muslim
- Other Hobbies: Travelling and Swimming
Kalidou Koulibaly Career Statistics:
- Club Debut: Metz on July 1, 2009
- International Debut: Lions of Teranga in 2015
Kalidou Koulibaly Achievements:
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- Winner of the Golden Lion in 2017 and 2018 (Senegal Player of the Year).
- Recognized as the best defender in Serie A for the 2018–19 season.
- Won the African Cup of Nations with Senegal in 2021.
- Won the Coppa Italia 2019-20 with Napoli.
- Won the Italian Supercoppa with Napoli in 2014.
- Won the Belgian Cup with Genk in 2012-13.
Here are some lesser-known facts about Kalidou Koulibaly:
- Since making his debut against Athletic Bilbao in the qualification round of the 2014/15 season, he has appeared in 30 Champions League games for Napoli. He has twice advanced to the round of 16 with the Italian club, including his most recent involvement in the competition in 2019/20.
- Centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly has scored 18 goals in 451 professional club appearances, but his power in the air makes him a threat from set-pieces. 14 of the goals were for Napoli, all but one in Serie A, although he also scored three times for Genk and once for Metz.
- In 2014, Kalidou Koulibaly signed a five-year contract with Serie A team Napoli for a reported £6 million.
- The French-born and -raised Kalidou Koulibaly could have played for either his own France or his parents’ native Senegal.
- Napoli is so fond of Kalidou Koulibaly that a local businessman named a pizza after him, and the player himself has expressed his admiration for Naples.
- Kalidou Koulibaly demanded in October 2019 that racists be banned for life from visiting Italian football stadiums.
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