Ousmane Coulibaly

Ousmane Coulibaly (born 9 July 1989) is a professional former footballer who plays as a defender. Born in France, he represented Mali at international level. His brother is the professional kickboxer, multiple champion of France and world champion, Abdarhmane Coulibaly.

Career In August 2014, Coulibaly signed a three-year contract with Super League side Platanias for an undisclosed fee. He played exceptionally well for two consecutive years, therefore was monitored by several Greek top clubs, as well as German and English clubs.

On 30 August 2016, Coulibaly moved to Panathinaikos for an estimated amount of €250,000 signing a three-season contract with the club. He was expected to be the backup of experienced Italian Giandomenico Mesto. On 11 January 2018, Mechelen filed an offer to the financially struggling Greens for the acquisition of Coulibaly in the range of €200,000. The player asked to be excluded from the first-team squad on 16 April 2018 due to Panathinaikos being in a dire financial and administrative state, and two weeks later, he filed an official request to leave Panathinaikos on a free transfer.

On 8 January 2022, in the first half of the Qatar Stars League match between Al-Rayyan and Al-Wakrah, Coulibaly suffered a heart attack and was taken to hospital. He was in a stable condition per a statement from his club.

Career statistics

(* Includes UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League)

(** Includes Coupe de la Ligue and Greek Playoffs)

Honours Mali Africa Cup of Nations bronze: 2013