Fifa World Cup 2022: Who is Kalidou Koulibaly? Wife, Age, Senegal Captian Net worth, Family

Kalidou Koulibaly is a Senegalese footballer who plays for the Premier League club Chelsea and the Senegal national team.

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Kalidou Koulibaly Age, Family, Early Life

Koulibaly was born in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France on June 20, 1991 (age 31). He holds a France Citizen and his Zodiac sign is Gemini. He belongs to the black ethnic group.

Kalidou Koulibaly was born in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France, to Senegalese parents. His father worked seven days a week at a Senegalese textile factory and never took weekends off for five years until saving enough money to send his mother to France. He grew up in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges and revealed: “Everyone becomes your brother when you grow up in this environment.

Kalidou Koulibaly Family

Yes, we’re black, white, Arab, African, Muslim, and Christian, but we’re all French. We’re all hungry, so lets all head out for a Turkish supper. Or come to my place tonight and enjoy Senegalese cuisine. We are all equal, notwithstanding our differences.” Growing up, Koulibaly believes his childhood was “heavily affected by the multi-cultural character.”

Kalidou Koulibaly Wife, What about his Children?

Kalidou Koulibaly defensive recruit is married to Charline Oudenot. a lady of elegance who, although dating one of football’s most prestigious players, has kept her personal life, well, secret.

Kalidou Koulibaly Wife

She was Kaido’s childhood love, and the two of them met in France. They are now parents to two children.

Kalidou Koulibaly Career, What is his profession?

Before joining the youth system of the professional club Metz on July 1, 2009, Kalidou Koulibaly started his career playing for the young squad of his local club SR Saint-Dié. He did so for two seasons while competing for the club in the Championnat de France Amateur 2.

During his time at Metz, Koulibaly contributed to the club’s under-19 team’s victory against Sochaux in the 2009–10 Coupe Gambardella. He also participated in 15 matches for the club’s amateur squad in the Championnat de France Amateur as Metz won the league with a final score of 107 points.

Beginning in 2011, he competed for the French under-20 squad, appearing six times at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia. Koulibaly joined the Senegal national football team in early September 2015, despite Didier Deschamps’ desire in calling him up to Les Bleus.

“I don’t have any regrets,” he subsequently said in a statement outlining his choice, “because I want to write the tale of the future of Senegal football and I think I’ll be able to achieve that.” On September 5, 2015, Koulibaly made his AFCON qualifying debut against Namibia in a 2-0 win.

2017 Africa Cup

He participated in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations as a member of the Senegal team. He was selected for Senegal’s 23-man squad in January 2022 for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Senegal won it and helped his country in the final by scoring the first penalty against Egypt (0-0, 4-2 after a penalty shootout).

Koulibaly is renowned for his aerial prowess, anticipation, positioning, tackling, character, technique, and passing skills as a defender. He is a huge, aggressive, fast, physically powerful but graceful player. He has also received accolades from analysts for his general consistency as a player and his capacity for making interceptions, but he has also been under fire for committing too many fouls.

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 Due to his flexibility, he can play in a three- or four-man defense in either his regular position as a central defender or as a full-back on either the right or left side. He has also been used as a defensive midfielder. He served as a ball-playing center-back for Napoli throughout his tenure there thanks to his ability to play the ball out from the back under manager Maurizio Sarri’s offensive, possession-based style.

How much is Kalidou Koulibaly Net Worth?

The center-back signed a deal with Chelsea in July 2022 that would pay him a staggering sum of 11 million euros (9.2 million pounds) annually. He makes €30,411 (£26,027) per day and €1,267 (£1,084) each hour.

Is he available on any kind of social media platform?

Kalidou Koulibaly is active on Instagram and Twitter. He has 2.2M+ followers on Instagram and 737.8K+ followers on Twitter.

Kalidou Koulibaly FAQ’s

Who is Kalidou Koulibaly?

Kalidou Koulibaly is a Senegalese footballer who plays for the Premier League club Chelsea and the Senegal national team.

How old is Kalidou Koulibaly?

As of 2022, Kalidou Koulibaly is 31 year old.

When Was Kalidou Koulibaly Born?

On June 20, 1991, Kalidou Koulibaly was born in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France.

Is Kalidou Koulibaly available on any social media platform?

Kalidou Koulibaly is active on Instagram and Twitter. He has 2.2M+ followers on Instagram and 737.8K+ followers on Twitter.

Kalidou Koulibaly’s wife and children?

Kalidou Koulibaly is married to Charline Oudenot. They currently have two children.

Full Biography & Quick Info

Full Real Birth NameKalidou Koulibaly
NicknameKalidou.
ProfessionFootballer.
Famous ForHis character of Georgie in “It” movie.
Age (As of 2022)30 years old
Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday1991.
Birthplace/HometownSaint-Dié-des-Vosges, France.
NationalityFrance.
GenderMale.
Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian)Straight.
Star Sign (Zodiac Sign)Gemini.
EthnicityBlack Caucasian.

Relationship and Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/Spouse NameCharline Oudenot.
ChildrenTwo children.

Career

  • He started His career playing for the young squad of his local club SR Saint-Die.
  • In the Championnat de France Amateur, which Metz won with a total score of 107 points, he also took part in 15 games for the club’s amateur team.
  • He began competing for the French under-20 team in 2011, making six appearances at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia.
  • He participated in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations as a Senegal squad member.
  • As a defender, Koulibaly is known for his aerial prowess, anticipation, positioning, tackling, character, technique, and passing abilities.

 Wealth and Earnings

Net worth (Approx.)$11M US Dollars (As of 2022).

Social Sites

Social Media StatsInstagram:  2.2M followers.
Twitter: 737.8K follwers.

Physical Statistics

Height (Tall)Feet & Inches: 6′ 1″.
Centimeters: 186 cm.
Meters: 1.86 m.
WeightKilograms: 89 Kg.
Pounds: 196 lbs.
Eye ColorBlack.
Hair ColorBlack.

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