Mamady Sidibé: Biography, Facts and Career
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Mamady Sidibé (born 18 December 1979) is a Malian former professional footballer who played as a forward. Sidibé moved from his native Mali to France when he was two years old. After playing football for a number of lower French league sides he joined Swansea City in 2001. He spent a single season at the Welsh club before signing for Gillingham. After three and a half years in Kent Sidibé rejected an offer of a new contract and joined Stoke City in July 2005 on a free transfer. He went on to become a key member of Tony Pulis's first team and helped the club gain promotion to the Premier League in 2008. His career at Stoke was disrupted from 2010 by a serious Achilles tendon injury, which recurred after his return and was then compounded by a knee dislocation, in total keeping him out of first-team football for more than two years. After his return, Sidibé spent time out on loan at Sheffield Wednesday and Tranmere Rovers before his contract at Stoke ended in May 2013. He then briefly joined Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia, before retiring from professional football in 2015.
Quick facts about Mamady Sidibé
- Full name: Mamady Sidibé
- Born: 1979-12-18
- Nationality: Mali
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q75517
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Who is Mamady Sidibé?
Mamady Sidibé (born 18 December 1979) is a Malian former professional footballer who played as a forward. Sidibé moved from his native Mali to France when he was two years old.
What nationality is Mamady Sidibé?
Mamady Sidibé is Mali.
When was Mamady Sidibé born?
Mamady Sidibé was born on 1979-12-18.
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