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My Take
What draws me to Adama Coulibaly is how quietly emblematic his career feels. A Malian defender standing 186 cm, born in Bamako, he belongs to a generation of West African footballers who carved out careers far from home without fanfare. Even the conflicting birthdates scattered across records hint at a journeyman's well-traveled path. Defenders rarely get the headlines, yet anchoring a back line season after season demands a patience and reading of the game that I deeply respect. I imagine him as the kind of unglamorous professional teammates trusted absolutely, and that earns my admiration far more than highlight reels ever could.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Adama Coulibaly
- Name (Japanese)
- アダマ・クリバリ
- Reading
- あだま・くりばり
- Born
- October 10, 1980 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Bamako, Mali
- Height
- 186 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Adama Coulibaly born?
Born October 10, 1980 (age 45).
Where is Adama Coulibaly from?
Adama Coulibaly is from Bamako, Mali.
What does Adama Coulibaly do?
Adama Coulibaly works as association football player.
How tall is Adama Coulibaly?
Adama Coulibaly is 186 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.