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Mohamed Konaté (footballer, born 1997)
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Mohamed Konaté (born 12 December 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Russian club Akhmat Grozny. Born in Ivory Coast, he represents Burkina Faso at international level.
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Club career
Konaté made his debut in the Russian Premier League for Ural Yekaterinburg on 17 September 2016, in a game against Anzhi Makhachkala.[1] Konaté left Ural Yekaterinburg in February 2017 in pursuit of more first team football.[2] On 22 April 2017, he debuted for his new club, Latvian Babīte, and scored on his debut.[3]
In July 2017, Konaté and Cédric Gogoua joined Kairat's academy side Kairat-A until the end of the 2017 season.[4] Following the completion of the 2017 Kazakhstan First Division, Konaté went on trial with Belarusian Premier League side Gomel.[5]
On 24 June 2018, Pyunik announced the signing of Konaté.[6] On 1 June 2019, Konaté was released by Pyunik.[7]
On 2 September 2019, he signed with the Russian Football National League side Khimki.[8]
On 18 May 2021, Akhmat Grozny announced the signing of Konaté on a one-year contract, with the option of additional two years.[9] On 31 May 2024, Konaté left Akhmat as his contract expired.[10]
Konaté joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Riyadh on 21 August 2024.[11][12]
On 8 July 2025, Konaté returned to Akhmat Grozny and signed a three-year contract.[13]
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International career
Born in the Ivory Coast, Konaté is of Burkinabé descent. On 9 October 2020, Konaté represented the Burkina Faso national team in a friendly 3–0 win over DR Congo.[14] He played his first official match on 12 November 2020 against Malawi in qualifiers at 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
He scored his first goal on 2 September 2021 against Niger in qualifiers at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Konaté is selected to participate in 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.[15] He comes into play in five games during the competition, transforming his shot to goal in the eighth final won against Gabon.
He also participates in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.[16] He is the leading player in the attack on three occasions, including scoring a goal in against Algeria.[17]
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Personal life
In August 2023, he received Russian citizenship.[18]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 16 August 2025[19]
- Appearances in FNL Cup
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
International
- As of match played 13 October 2024[20]
- Scores and results list Burkina Faso's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Konaté goal.
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References
External links
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