Kalidou Koulibaly
Al Hilal/D/
SenegalPlayer Info
Kalidou Koulibaly is a world-class Senegalese center-back, currently marshaling the defense for Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal, and is widely regarded as one of the finest defenders of his generation. The 34-year-old colossus, standing 187 cm tall, rose to global prominence during a legendary eight-year spell at Napoli, where his combination of immense physical power, elegant ball-playing ability, and tactical intelligence made him a Serie A icon. He captained Napoli and was instrumental in their Coppa Italia triumph in 2020, also winning multiple Serie A Defender of the Year awards. After a brief stint at Chelsea, he now adds his winning mentality to Al Hilal's star-studded squad. With Senegal, he lifted the Africa Cup of Nations in 2022. Nicknamed "K2," he is a complete defender whose reputation is built on dominance, leadership, and consistency at the very highest level.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2023/06/30
Chelsea
Al Hilal23000000€
Transfer
2022/07/15
NapoliChelsea41900000€
Transfer
2014/06/30
Racing GenkNapoli7750000€
Transfer
2012/06/30
MetzRacing Genk1300000€
Transfer
2010/06/30
Metz BMetzSigned
2009/06/30
Saint-DieMetz BSigned
Matches
Competition
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Round
Home
VS
Away
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Statistics
Al Hilal
KSA Professional League2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
14
Games Started
14
Minutes Per Game
1236
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
10
Accurate Passes Per Game
674
Key Passes Per Game
6
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
50
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
3
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
32
Interceptions Per Game
19
Clearances Per Game
54
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
5
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
1
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
11
Be Fouled Per Game
3