3 Kalidou Koulibaly
Kalidou Koulibaly, 1991-06-20, Defender for Senegal, plays for Al-Hilal. 75 international caps, 2 goals. Part of Senegal's 2026 World Cup Group I squad.
Biography
Senegal's captain and a key figure in their 2022 AFCON triumph. Currently plying his trade at Al-Hilal, a dependable defender, Kalidou Koulibaly combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Senegal's backline. Has earned 75 international caps, scoring 2 goals, building significant international experience. Born in 1991, the 34-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
Koulibaly and Senegal then won the 2021 and finished as runner-up in the 2025 edition of the tournament, defeating Egypt and forfeiting against Morocco in the respective finals.
He joined Italian team Napoli in 2014, where he won the Supercoppa Italiana title; he also won the Coppa Italia in 2020.
He was named to the side that represented Senegal at the 2018 FIFA World Cup the following year, and subsequently helped his team to the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
He later made his senior debut with Senegal in 2015, and was a member of the Senegal squad that participated in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.