| Intro | Senegalese footballer | ||
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Athlete Football player Association football player |
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| From | Senegal | ||
| Type | Sports | ||
| Gender | male | ||
| Birth | 12 January 1982, Dakar, Dakar Department, Dakar, Senegal | ||
| Age: | 38 years | ||
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Madiou Konate (born 12 January 1982 in Dakar) is a Senegalese football striker who plays for Strømmen in 1. Divisjon.
Career
Early career
Konate started his career in his native Senegal at local side AS Douanes before being spotted by scouts from Al-Ahly. He joined the Al-Mabarrahn side, scoring 15 times in 44 games for his new club, before moving to outfit Al-Ittihad. In 2005, he joined Molde FK, where he is best remembered for being awarded a yellow card just ten seconds into his debut against Lillestrøm SK, and for scoring in the 4–2 cup final win the same year against the same club. In 2008, he joined Hønefoss BK.
Move to Turkey
On 5 July 2008 Konate signed a five-year-contract with Turkey Ankaraspor. The transfer fee was estimated to be around €400,000. Madiou quickly became a fan favourite, and established himself as a talented goal scorer.
Position
His favourite position is second striker although he has played as winger or as an attacking midfielder. He is well known for his pace.
Career statistics
| Season | Club | Division | League | Cup | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| 2005 | Molde | Tippeligaen | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| 2006 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 10 | ||
| 2007 | Adeccoligaen | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2008 | Hønefoss | 19 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 10 | |
| 2008–09 | Ankaraspor | Süper Lig | 18 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 24 | 5 |
| 2009–10 | Ankaragücü | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2010 | Hønefoss | Tippeligaen | 19 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 3 |
| 2010–11 | Al-Ittihad | Syrian Premier League | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| 2014 | Strømmen | 1. Divisjon | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 8 |
| 2015 | OBOS-ligaen | 15 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 5 | |
| 2016 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 | ||
| Career Total | 134 | 32 | 17 | 17 | 151 | 49 | ||