Football Biography

Kalidou Koulibaly

“Koulibaly”

Senegalese · Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France · Born 20 June 1991

Centre Back

317

napoli apps

senegal caps

2022

a f c o n

100+

clean sheets

Towering Senegalese centre-back whose power, speed and defensive dominance made him one of the most feared defenders in Serie A.

Kalidou Koulibaly was born in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France on 20 June 1991. Of Senegalese descent, he developed at Metz and Genk before joining Napoli in 2014. Over eight seasons he became one of the best centre-backs in world football. His combination of pace, power, aerial dominance and composure on the ball was exceptional. He made 317 appearances for Napoli and won the Coppa Italia in 2020. He joined Chelsea in 2022 but struggled to adapt and moved to Al-Hilal after one season. He earned over 70 caps for Senegal and captained them to their historic Africa Cup of Nations triumph in 2022.

Best Known For

Coppa Italia 2020

He captained Senegal to their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title in 2022, a historic moment for the entire nation.

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Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

Coppa Italia 2020
AFCON 2022

Career Journey

Timeline

1991 👶 Born in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France

🏟️ Metz

🏟️ Napoli

🏟️ Chelsea

🏟️ Al Hilal (2023-present)

🏆 Coppa Italia 2020

🏆 AFCON 2022

Napoli Apps	317
Senegal Caps	72
A F C O N	2022
Clean Sheets	100+

Club	Shirt No	Apps	Goals
Metz	#26	—	8
Napoli	#11	148	29
Chelsea	#11	133	15
Al Hilal (2023-present)	#11	79	11

Nationality	Senegalese
Born	20 June 1991 (age 35)
Birth Place	Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France
Position	Centre Back
Clubs	Metz (2010-12), Genk (2012-14), Napoli (2014-22), Chelsea (2022-23), Al-Hilal (2023-present)
Est. Net Worth	$15m

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Kalidou Koulibaly

Did Koulibaly win the Africa Cup of Nations?

Yes, he captained Senegal to their historic first-ever AFCON title in 2022.

How was Koulibaly's time at Chelsea?

He struggled to adapt to the Premier League and left after just one season.

How many appearances did Koulibaly make for Napoli?

He made 317 appearances over eight seasons.

How many Senegal caps has Koulibaly earned?

He has earned over 70 caps for Senegal.

When was Kalidou Koulibaly born?

Kalidou Koulibaly was born on 20 June 1991 in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France.

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