Kassim Aidara

Kassim Aidara (born 12 May 1987) is a Senegalese-French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career Aidara started his career with Wellington United of New Zealand and subsequently represented lower league German clubs namely Niendorfer TSV, USC Paloma, Lüneburger SK Hansa.

In December 2011, Aidara signed for Estonian club Tallinna Kalev. After having scored four goals for the club, he switched to Sillamäe Kalev of the same country on 31 July 2012. In the 2013 season, he scored 17 goals in 34 matches. He moved to FCI Tallinn in the following year. At the end of the year, he trialled with Vietnamese club Sông Lam Nghệ An. In 2016, he returned to Sillamäe.

Aidara switched clubs and countries on 4 October 2017 and signed for Indian I-League side Minerva Punjab. On 25 November, he made his debut for the club in a 1–1 draw against Mohun Bagan. On 11 December, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 victory against Chennai City. Aidara won the 2017–18 I-League with Minerva Punjab.

Aidara joined East Bengal for the 2018–19 season after the 2017–18 I-League season ended.

Personal life He is the elder brother of Mohamed Aidara who also is a footballer.

Honours Individual Meistriliiga Player of the Month: August 2013