Mamadou Doumbia

Mamadou Doumbia (born 18 February 2006) is a Malian professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Watford and the Mali national team.

Club career Doumbia signed for English club Watford in February 2024, on a six-year contract, and officially joined on 1 July 2024. Doumbia made his senior debut on 13 August 2024, coming on as a substitute for Mileta Rajović in a 5–0 EFL Cup victory over Milton Keynes Dons.

On 5 April 2025, Mamadou scored his first EFL Championship goal in a 2–1 loss against Bristol City.

International career Youth U-17 Africa Cup of Nations In the 2023 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Doumbia played Mali's first game, 1 May, in a 1–0 win over Burkina Faso scoring the only goal. He went on to score in four consecutive games as his team progressed to the semi-final in which they lost on penalties to Morocco. Following his performance, he was named in the best XI squad for the tournament and finished as the second-highest top goalscorer.

U-17 World Cup In November 2023, Mamadou Doumbia was selected to take part in the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He scored a hat-trick for Mali in their opening game against Uzbekistan earning the player of the match award. Mali reached the semi-final where they lost to France 2–1 and in the third place play-off, Doumbia scored the second goal in a 3–0 win over Argentina granting Mali a third finish in the tournament.

Senior Doumbia made his international debut for Mali at 18 years old in a 2–0 win against Nigeria in a friendly on the 26 March 2024, coming on as a substitute in additional time.

On 19 November 2024, Doumbia scored his first senior international goal in the 89th minute against Eswatini in a 6-0 score line during a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match.

On 11 December 2025, Doumbia was called up to the Mali squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Style of play Doumbia is a modern target man praised for his instinct, movement, and composure. He excels in linking play, making powerful runs, and maintaining possession with his strength and technique. His teammate Ange Martial Tia compared him to Erling Haaland, noting his versatility and effectiveness both in the air and on the ground.

Personal life Doumbia is a follower of Islam and fasts during Ramadan.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Mali's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Doumbia goal.

+ List of international goals scored by Mamadou DoumbiaNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 19 November 2024 Stade du 26 Mars, Bamako, Mali 6–0 6–0 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

Honours Mali U17 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations fourth place: 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup third place: 2023