Madiou Konate (born 12 January 1982 in Dakar) is a former Senegalese football striker.

Madiou Konate
Personal information
Full name Madiou Konate
Date of birth (1982-01-12) 12 January 1982 (age 42)
Place of birth Dakar, Senegal
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
1998–2000 AS Douanes
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2002 Al-Ahli 44 (15)
2002–2004 Al-Mabarrah 56 (18)
2004–2005 Al Ittihad 37 (27)
2005–2007 Molde FK 30 (6)
2008 Hønefoss BK 19 (10)
2008–2009 Ankaraspor 18 (2)
2009–2010 Ankaragücü 8 (0)
2010 Hønefoss BK 19 (1)
2011 Al-Ittihad 6 (3)
2011–2013 Al Yarmouk 53 (31)
2014–2017 Strømmen 35 (10)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 November 2018

Career

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Early career

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Konate started his career in his native Senegal at local side AS Douanes before being spotted by scouts from Al-Ahly. He joined the Al-Mabarrahn side, scoring 15 times in 44 games for his new club, before moving to outfit Al-Ittihad. In 2005, he joined Molde FK, where he is best remembered for being awarded a yellow card just ten seconds into his debut against Lillestrøm SK, and for scoring in the 4–2 cup final win the same year against the same club. In 2008, he joined Hønefoss BK.

Move to Turkey

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On 5 July 2008 Konate signed a five-year-contract with Turkey Ankaraspor. The transfer fee was estimated to be around €400,000. Madiou quickly became a fan favourite, and established himself as a talented goal scorer.

Position

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His favourite position is second striker although he has played as winger or as an attacking midfielder. He is well known for his pace.

Career statistics

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As of match played 5 November 2017[1]
Club Season Division League Cup Europe Other[a] Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Molde 2005 Tippeligaen 8 2 1 1 2 2 11 5
2006 19 4 2 6 4[b] 0 21 10
2007 Adeccoligaen 3 0 0 0 3 0
Total 30 6 3 7 4 0 2 2 39 15
Hønefoss 2008 Adeccoligaen 19 10 0 0 19 10
Ankaraspor 2008–09 Süper Lig 18 2 6 3 24 5
Ankaragücü 2009–10 8 0 0 0 8 0
Hønefoss 2010 Tippeligaen 19 1 3 2 3 2 25 5
Al-Ittihad 2010–11 Syrian Premier League 6 3 0 0 6 3
Strømmen 2014 1. divisjon 11 8 0 0 11 8
2015 OBOS-ligaen 15 1 4 4 19 5
2016 8 1 2 1 10 2
2017 1 0 0 0 1 0
Total 35 10 6 5 41 15
Career Total 135 32 18 17 4 0 5 4 162 53
Notes
  1. ^ Includes the Eliteserien play-offs
  2. ^ Appearances in the UEFA Cup

References

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  1. ^ "Ørjan Hopen". nifs.no (in Norwegian). A-pressen.
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