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Kalidou Koulibaly
Born: June 20, 1991
Height: 6' 4.5" (195cm)
Weight: 14st 0lb (89kg)
Hometown: Saint-Die-des-Vosges, France
Nationality: 
Senegalese
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SenegalesePosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2014-2022 | Napoli |
| 2022-2023 | Chelsea | |
| 2023- | Al-Hilal | |
| International | 2015- | Senegal |
Sports Mole has 1,368 articles about Kalidou Koulibaly. Articles 1 to 40:
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Good news for Manchester City ahead of FIFA Club World Cup comes from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal were unsuccessful in their attempts to bring in major reinforcements for the FIFA Club World Cup, and this could prove to be a boost for Manchester City.14:35
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Man United, Chelsea 'suffer' Victor Osimhen transfer blow as Al-Hilal step up pursuit
Manchester United and Chelsea reportedly suffer a setback to their hopes of signing Napoli striker Victor Osimhen this summer.Jun 5, 20:10
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Man United transfer news: Andre Onana exit decision revealed as 'advanced talks' are held over Saudi switch
Manchester United are reportedly open to selling goalkeeper Andre Onana who has attracted interest from the Saudi Pro League this summer.Jun 3, 15:37
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Bruno Fernandes latest: Man United captain holds 'productive' transfer talks which could seal sensational Ronaldo reunion
The agent of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes reportedly holds productive transfer talks with a Saudi Pro League giant.May 29, 22:41
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Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos target to become a free agent during summer transfer window?
Real Madrid target Aymeric Laporte is reportedly preparing to terminate his £390,000-per-week contract at Al-Nassr ahead of the summer transfer window.May 14, 15:17
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Preview: Al Ittihad vs. Al-Hilal - prediction, team news, lineups
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Napoli vs. Juventus: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Napoli and Juventus.Jan 23, 06:30
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Preview: Al-Hilal vs. Al Wahda - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Hilal and Al Wahda, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 20, 02:50
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Chelsea transfer news: Serie A giants new frontrunners in Cesare Casadei race?
Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei is allegedly being targeted by another Serie A club that has since become favourites for his signature.Jan 8, 10:00
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The 10 most expensive defenders of all time
Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive defenders of all time.Jan 1, 08:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fal-hilal.jpg "Sergej Milinkovic-Savic of Al Hilal SFC celebrates with his teammates on October 26, 2024")
Preview: Al-Hilal vs. Al Raed - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Hilal and Al Raed, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 5, 18:29
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Preview: Burkina Faso vs. Senegal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Burkina Faso and Senegal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 12, 22:27
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Preview: Senegal vs. Malawi - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Senegal and Malawi, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 9, 19:18
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Sports Mole speaks to Richard Dunne about what Manchester United and Chelsea's new ownership regimes need to do to reach the level of Manchester City.Sep 16, 11:51
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'priced out' of £33m striker signing
Arsenal were reportedly priced out of a summer move for Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo, who joined Al-Hilal from Benfica earlier this month.Sep 4, 22:39
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"I had many very special moments" - Joao Cancelo leaves Man City to join Al-Hilal
Manchester City confirm that Joao Cancelo has completed a permanent move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.Aug 27, 17:51
Man City transfer news: Al-Hilal 'submit formal bid' for 30-year-old
Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal reportedly make an offer to sign Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo, who looks set to leave the Premier League champions.Aug 22, 08:21
Man City transfer news: Defensive duo 'wanted' by Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal
Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal reportedly include two Manchester City players on a three-man defender shortlist.Aug 20, 13:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Fpep-guardiola.jpg "Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on August 10, 2024")
Man City transfer news: Key man 'offered' move to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal reportedly register an interest in signing a key Manchester City defender just over two weeks before the end of the summer transfer window. Aug 17, 11:15
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Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Senegal and Congo DR, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 4, 11:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F19%2Fal-hilal.jpg "Al Hilal's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Aleksandar Mitrovic on May 11, 2024")
Preview: Al Wahda vs. Al-Hilal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Wahda and Al-Hilal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 25, 18:13
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Sports Mole previews Monday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 5, 00:06
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Chelsea's Todd Boehly 'meets Saudi Pro League director over summer transfers'
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Marc Cucurella, Raheem Sterling 'among six players Chelsea could offload in summer'
Marc Cucurella and Raheem Sterling are reportedly among six players that Chelsea could look to offload in the summer transfer window.Mar 13, 11:37
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Preview: Al Ittihad vs. Al-Hilal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's AFC Champions League clash between Al Ittihad and Al-Hilal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 10, 02:52
Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling 'not interested in Al-Hilal move'
Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling reportedly has no interest in making the switch to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in the summer.Feb 28, 15:58
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Preview: Al Ettifaq vs. Al-Hilal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Ettifaq and Al-Hilal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 24, 13:51
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Preview: Al-Hilal vs. Al-Nassr - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's friendly clash between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 6, 17:03
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Al-Hilal 'to renew Bruno Fernandes interest this summer'
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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F44%2Fsergej-milinkovic-savic.jpg "Al Hilal's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic pictured on September 29, 2023")
Ex-Lazio director reveals failed £85.5m Man Utd bid for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
Former Lazio sporting director Igli Tare reveals that Manchester United failed with a €100m (£85.5m) bid for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic before he joined Al-Hilal.Jan 27, 18:36
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Preview: Al-Hilal vs. Inter Miami - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's friendly clash between Al-Hilal and Inter Miami, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 27, 11:08
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Al-Hilal 'to reignite Luka Modric interest this summer'
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