Fantamady Keita (born 25 September 1949) is a Malian former professional footballer who played as a striker.[1][2] A Malian international, he was the leading scorer in the 1972 African Cup of Nations, scoring five goals as Mali reached the final.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Cheick Fantamady Keita[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 25 September 1949 | ||
| Place of birth | Bamako, Mali | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1969–1972 | Real Bamako | ||
| 1972–1975 | Rennes | 52 | (15) |
| 1975–1976 | Angoulême | 12 | (4) |
| 1976–1977 | Pontevedra | 17 | (7) |
| 1979–1982 | Chaumont | ||
| International career | |||
| Mali | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
Keita began his playing career with AS Real Bamako, before he went on to spend three years (1972–1975) in France with Stade Rennais. He also had a spells with AS Angoulême and ECAC Chaumont.[4]
In 2006, he was selected by CAF as one of the best 200 African football players of the last 50 years.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c Fantamady Keita at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Fantamady Keita at BDFutbol
- ^ Owsianski, Jaroslaw. "African Nations Cup 1972 (Final Tournament) - Goal Scorers". RSSSF. Retrieved 8 July 2009.
- ^ "Footballeur: Fantamady Keita" (in French). Malijet. 24 April 2008. Archived from the original on 29 June 2009. Retrieved 8 July 2009.
- ^ "Οι 200 κορυφαίοι Αφρικανοί". Sport24.gr. 25 October 2006. Archived from the original on 3 July 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
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