Madiou Konate (born 12 January 1982 in Dakar) is a former Senegalese football striker.
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
ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueCupEuropeOtherIncludes the Eliteserien play-offsTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMolde2005Tippeligaen8211—221152006194264Appearances in the UEFA Cup0—21102007Adeccoligaen3000——30Total3063740223915Hønefoss2008Adeccoligaen191000——1910Ankaraspor2008–09Süper Lig18263——245Ankaragücü2009–108000——80Hønefoss2010Tippeligaen 19132—32255Al-Ittihad2010–11Syrian Premier League 6300——63Strømmen20141. divisjon11800——1182015OBOS-ligaen15144——19520168121——10220171000——10Total351065——4115Career Total135321817405416253 Notes
References
External links Player stats in Molde FK 2008 season at Hønefoss BK