Malian footballer
Soumaïla Coulibaly (born 15 April 1978) is a Malian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and current head coach of the U-17 team of Mali. While playing for clubs such as Zamalek, SC Freiburg, and Borussia Mönchengladbach at club level, he scored six goals and made 67 appearances for the Mali national team from 1995 to 2009.
Career
Coulibaly was born in Bamako, Mali.
Playing career
On 8 July 2009, he signed a one-year contract for FSV Frankfurt after being released by Borussia Mönchengladbach.[1] On 23 February 2010, he was released by FSV Frankfurt after playing only nine matches for the club.[2]
On 8 May 2011, Coulibaly signed on a free transfer to play for Chinese League One team Yanbian FC.[3]
He ended his active playing career in 2013.
Coaching career
In April 2023, Coulibaly took over as head coach of the Malian U-17 team.
Personal life
Coulibaly is the brother of Boubacar Coulibaly and played with him for a long time at SC Freiburg.
Honours
Djoliba AC
Zamalek
SC Freiburg
Borussia Mönchengladbach
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