Bengali-Fodé Koita

French footballer with club success

Bengali-Fodé Koita - French footballer with club success
Born

October 21st, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Born in 1990, a French footballer played as a forward. Early career included stints at several clubs across different leagues. Gained prominence while playing for Lille OSC, contributing significantly to the team's offensive capabilities. Further achievements included successful tenures at clubs like FC Metz and Red Star FC. Competed at various levels and showcased skills in both domestic and international matches, highlighting versatility and adaptability on the field.

Played for Lille OSC in Ligue 1

Competed with FC Metz in Ligue 1

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