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My Take
Seydou Keita stands out to me as a symbol of pride for Mali and African football as a whole. A versatile midfielder comfortable anywhere in the middle of the park, he brought balance and intelligence to every side he served, including Barcelona. The detail that resonates most is his status as both record appearance holder and top scorer for Mali, a sign of unwavering commitment to his country. I deeply respect players who rise from Bamako to the European elite and, in doing so, widen the path for those who follow.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Seydou Keita
- Name (Japanese)
- セイドゥ・ケイタ
- Reading
- せいどぅ・けいた
- Born
- January 16, 1980 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Monkey
- Origin
- Bamako, Mali
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Seydou Keita born?
Born January 16, 1980 (age 46).
Where is Seydou Keita from?
Seydou Keita is from Bamako, Mali.
What does Seydou Keita do?
Seydou Keita works as association football player.
How tall is Seydou Keita?
Seydou Keita is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.