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44 years |
Birth date |
January 16, 1980 |
Zodiac sign |
Capricorn |
Place of Birth |
Mali |
Occupation |
Soccer player |
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Seydou Keïta (anglicised to Keita; born 16 January 1980) is a Malian former footballer. A versatile midfielder, he operated as both a central or defensive midfielder.
He most notably played for Lens (five seasons) and Barcelona (four), winning 14 titles with the latter club after signing in 2008. He started his professional career with Marseille.
Keita represented Mali since the age of 18, appearing in seven Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and winning 102 caps. He also held a French passport.
Born in Bamako, Mali, Keita finished his football formation in France with Olympique de Marseille, joining the club at the age of 17. He played mainly for the reserve squad during his three-year spell.
Keita made his Ligue 1 debut for L'OM on 19 September 1999 in a 1–0 home win against Troyes AC, adding three games in the season's UEFA Champions League. In the summer of 2000, he left the Stade Vélodrome.
Height | 6 ft 0 in / 184 cm |
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Weight | 181 lb / 82 kg |
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Hair Color | Black |
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Eye Color | Black |
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Race / ethnicity | Black |