About Papa Oumar Coly
Born 1975. Papa Oumar Coly is a Senegalese association football player.
Papa Oumar Coly (born 20 May 1975) is a Senegalese former professional footballer who played as a defender. Besides Senegal, he has played in South Korea. He has been called up to the Senegal national team.
Career Before the 2001 season, Coly signed for South Korean top flight side Daejeon, becoming their first ever foreign player. In 2001, he helped them win the 2001 Korean FA Cup, their only major trophy. He was seen as a fan favorite. Before the 2004 season, he left Daejeon. After that, he signed for Port Autonome in Senegal.
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Who is Papa Oumar Coly?
Senegalese footballer
When was Papa Oumar Coly born?
Papa Oumar Coly was born on 20 May 1975 in Senegal.
What is Papa Oumar Coly's occupation?
Papa Oumar Coly is an association football player.
What nationality is Papa Oumar Coly?
Papa Oumar Coly is Senegalese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Papa Oumar Coly. https://biography.guide/papa-oumar-coly/
MLA: "Papa Oumar Coly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/papa-oumar-coly/.
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