Adama Coulibaly (footballer, born 2005)

Adama Coulibaly
Personal information
Full name Adama Gemmell Coulibaly
Date of birth (2005-01-20) 20 January 2005
Place of birth Auckland, New Zealand[1]
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Auckland FC
Number 16
Youth career
–2020 Western Springs
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2024 Western Springs 57 (5)
2024– Auckland FC 1 (0)
2025– Auckland FC Reserves 14 (0)
International career
2024– New Zealand U20 5 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  New Zealand
OFC U-19 Championship
Winner 2024 Samoa
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 9 October 2025
‡ National team caps and goals as of 9 October 2025

Adama Gemmell Coulibaly (Bambara: ߊߘߊߡߊ ߞߎߟߌߓߊߟߌ, pronounced [à.dà.má kù.lì.bá.lí];[2] born 20 January 2005) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or defender for A-League club Auckland FC.[3][4]

Club career

Coulibaly signed for Auckland FC on 20 June 2024, ahead of their inaugural season.[5]

International career

Born in New Zealand, Coulibaly is of Malian descent and holds dual-citizenship.[6] On 14 June 2024, Coulibaly was named in the New Zealand U20 for the 2024 OFC U-19 Men's Championship.[7] He made his debut on 6 July 2024 against New Caledonia.

Coulibaly was named as part of the 21-player New Zealand U20 squad for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup that took place in Chile from September to October 2025.[8] Coulibaly made one appearance in the tournament, with New Zealand exiting after the conclusion of the group stage.[9][10][11]

Honours

Auckland FC

References

  1. ^ "Adama Coulibaly".
  2. ^ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO7XCmGCfrr/?igsh=MWkzYWk3ZmFjd2NpYw==
  3. ^ "Six players secure scholarship contracts with Auckland FC". Auckland FC. 19 June 2024.
  4. ^ "A-League expansion club Auckland FC reveal six more signings". friendsoffootballnz.com. 22 June 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Auckland sign six 'rising stars' as A-Leagues' newest club puts faith in homegrown talent". A-Leagues. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Adama Coulibaly (Defender, Auckland FC)". Ultimate A-League.
  7. ^ "Chris Greenacre Announces First Squad As New Zealand U-20 Head Coach For OFC Men's U19 Championship". New Zealand Football. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Squad Named for September's FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025". New Zealand Football. 12 September 2025. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
  9. ^ "Match Centre – Chile vs New Zealand". FIFA. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  10. ^ "Match Centre – Egypt vs New Zealand". FIFA. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  11. ^ "Match Centre – New Zealand vs Japan". FIFA. Retrieved 17 October 2025.