Mamadou Doumbia (footballer, born 2006)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mamadou Doumbia | ||
| Date of birth | 18 February 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Mali | ||
| Height | 1.92m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Watford | ||
| Youth career | |||
| AS Black Stars | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Watford | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023 | Mali U17 | 9 | (8) |
| 2024– | Mali | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 May 2024 | |||
Mamadou Doumbia; (born 18 February 2006) is a Malian footballer who currently plays as a forward for Watford[1] and the Mali national team.[2]
Club career
Doumbia signed for English club Watford in February 2024, on a six-year contract, and officially joins on 1 July 2024.[3]
International career
Youth
U-17 Africa Cup of Nations
In the 2023 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Doumbia played Mali's first game, 1 May, in a 1-0 win over Burkina Faso scoring the only goal. He would go on to score in 4 consecutive games as his team progressed to the semi-final in which they lost on penalties to Morocco. Following his performance, he was named in the best XI squad for the tournament[4]and finished as the second-highest top goalscorer.[5]
U-17 World Cup
In November 2023, Mamadou Doumbia was selected to take part in the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He scored a hat-trick for Mali in their opening game against Uzbekistan earning the player of the match award.[6][7] Mali reached the semi-final where they lost to France 2-1 and in the third place play-off, Doumbia scored the 2nd goal in a 3-0 win over Argentina granting Mali a 3rd finish in the tournament.[8]
Senior
Doumbia made his international debut for Mali at 18 years old in a 2-0 win against Nigeria in a friendly on the 26 March 2024, coming on as a substitute in additional time.[9]
Style of Play
Doumbia is a modern target man praised for his instinct, movement, and composure. He excels in linking play, making powerful runs, and maintaining possession with his strength and technique. His teammate Ange Martial Tia compared him to Erling Haaland, noting his versatility and effectiveness both in the air and on the ground.[10]
Career Statistics
International
- As of match played 26 March 2024[11]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mali | 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | |
Honours
U17 Mali
- U-17 Africa Cup of Nations: 4th place (2023)[5]
- FIFA U-17 World Cup: 3rd place (2023)[8]
References
- ^ "Doumbia To Join Hornets". Watford FC. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Mali Coach Unveils 28-man Squad For Super Eagles Friendly". Leadership News. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Watford sign Mali striker Doumbia on six-year deal". BBC Sport. 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Senegal's dominance shines in TotalEnergies U17 AFCON Best XI" – via cafonline.com.
- ^ a b "TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations".
- ^ Mondial U17 : le Mali étrille l’Ouzbékistan, Doumbia voit triple
- ^ "Hat-trick hero Doumbia hailed as Mali hit the heights" – via cafonline.com.
- ^ a b "FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023".
- ^ "2-0 Nigeria (26, March 2024)" – via espn.co.uk.
- ^ "Young African striker signs six-year contract with Watford". Watford Observer. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Mahamadou Doumbia (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 2024-06-11.