Sékou Koïta facts for kids
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Koïta with Red Bull Salzburg in 2022
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Sékou Koïta | ||
| Date of birth | 28 November 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Kita, Mali | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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CSKA Moscow | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| USC Kita | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2019 | FC Liefering | 15 | (2) |
| 2019 | → Wolfsberger AC (loan) | 14 | (5) |
| 2019–2024 | Red Bull Salzburg | 76 | (36) |
| 2024– | CSKA Moscow | 24 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2015 | Mali U17 | 10 | (3) |
| 2017–2019 | Mali U20 | 10 | (3) |
| 2016– | Mali | 34 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 July 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 March 2025 (UTC) |
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Sékou Koïta (born November 28, 1999) is a talented professional footballer from Mali. He plays as a forward for the Russian Premier League club CSKA Moscow. Sékou also represents his home country, playing for the Mali national team.
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Club Career Highlights
Sékou Koïta started his journey in professional football with FC Liefering. He then moved to Red Bull Salzburg, a well-known club. In 2018, he played for Wolfsberger AC for a short time on loan. This means he played for them temporarily before returning to his main club.
Time at Red Bull Salzburg
Koïta signed a longer contract with Red Bull Salzburg in December 2019. He played many games for them and scored important goals. He was a key player in their team for several years.
A Difficult Moment
In February 2021, Koïta faced a challenge. He was suspended from playing football for three months by UEFA, the European football organization. This happened because a medicine he took for altitude sickness contained a substance that was on a banned list. UEFA decided that he did not mean to break any rules. However, football rules state that every player is responsible for what goes into their body.
Moving to CSKA Moscow
After his time at Red Bull Salzburg, Sékou Koïta made a big move. On July 8, 2024, he signed a three-year contract with CSKA Moscow. This club plays in the Russian Premier League, which is a top football league in Russia. He continues to play as a forward for his new team.
International Journey
Sékou Koïta has proudly represented Mali at different levels of international football. He has played for the Mali Under-17, Under-20, and senior national teams.
Success with Youth Teams
Koïta had great success with Mali's youth teams. In 2015, he helped the Mali Under-17 team win the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. This was a very special moment, as it was Mali's first-ever African championship title in football. He scored two goals in that tournament.
Later in 2015, he played in the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile. He scored two goals in this big tournament, helping Mali reach the final. They finished as runners-up, which was a fantastic achievement for the team.
With the Under-20 team, Koïta played in the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations twice. In 2019, he helped Mali win the competition. They beat Senegal in the final after a penalty shootout, showing great teamwork and skill.
Playing for the Senior Team
Sékou Koïta also joined the Mali senior team. In 2016, he played in the African Nations Championship held in Rwanda. He scored a goal in this tournament, and Mali reached the final, showing their strength in African football.
He was also part of the Mali squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. He played one match in this tournament. Koïta continues to be an important player for his country, representing Mali in international matches.
Honours and Achievements
Sékou Koïta has won several important titles throughout his career, both with his clubs and with the Mali national teams.
Red Bull Salzburg
- Austrian Bundesliga (League Champion): 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23
- Austrian Cup (Cup Winner): 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22
CSKA Moscow
- Russian Cup: 2024–25
- Russian Super Cup: 2025
Mali U17
- FIFA U-17 World Cup runner-up: 2015
Mali U20
- Africa U-20 Cup of Nations: 2019
Mali
- African Nations Championship runner-up: 2016
See also
In Spanish: Sekou Koita para niños
