Soumaïla Coulibaly

Soumaïla Coulibaly (born 14 October 2003) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Watford, on loan from club Strasbourg.

Club career

Borussia Dortmund Coulibaly is a product of the Paris Saint-Germain Academy. However, he never signed a professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain because he rejected the chance to do so, instead preferring to sign for Borussia Dortmund in Germany. In an interview with Le Parisien in March 2021, Coulibaly explained his decision to leave Paris, stating that "there is not much space for [young players at PSG]" and that the "quality of the PSG squad, which signs lots of great players, makes it very difficult for youngsters to succeed".

Coulibaly made his first appearance in a UEFA Champions League match on 2 November 2022 against Copenhagen, and in the Bundesliga against VfB Stuttgart on 15 April 2023.

Loan to Antwerp

On 11 August 2023, Coulibaly joined Royal Antwerp in Belgium on a season-long loan with an option to buy.

Loan to Brest

On 29 August 2024, Coulibaly moved on a new loan to Brest.

Following the loan, Coulibaly was included in Borussia's squad for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, but remained on the bench in all games as Borussia was eliminated in the quarterfinals.

Strasbourg

On 7 July 2025, Coulibaly signed a four-year contract with Strasbourg.

Second loan to Brest

On 5 October 2025, Coulibaly was loaned to Brest until the end of the season.

Loan to Watford

On 1 August 2026 Coulibably was loaned to Watford FC until the end of the season with an option to make the deal permanent at the end of the season.

International career Coulibaly has been capped by France at under-16 and under-17 level.

Personal life Born in France, Coulibaly is of Malian descent.

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