Ibrahima Konaté's wife, height, nationality, age, salary, contract, net worth 2022

Ibrahima Konaté's wife, height, nationality, age, salary, contract, net worth 2022

Kevin Omuya
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Konate is a dominant modern-day centre-back for Liverpool FC, often playing on the right side of a back three or four. The 22-year-old can play out from the back while keeping excellent ball control and possesses the speed to match the fastest forwards. Let us first look at Ibrahima Konate's wife and other details.

Ibrahima Konaté's height
Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool FC controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League match against Villarreal at Anfield on April 27, 2022, in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Photo: Alex Gottschalk
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Because of his positional play, tackling, pace, and strength, he has been likened to Virgil van Dijk. "He is tall, swift, has terrific technique, and reminds me of Virgil van Dijk," Guido Schafer stated about the young player.

He has exceptional potential. He's a fantastic athlete with good speed and no reckless or misplaced tackles – he's an intelligent player. He is also recognised for his passing and aerial strength.

Profile summary

  • Full name: Ibrahima Konate
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of birth: 25 May 1999
  • Age: 22 (as of April 2022)
  • Zodiac sign: Gemini
  • Place of birth: Paris, France
  • Current residence: England
  • Nationality: French
  • Ethnicity: Black
  • Religion: Islam
  • Height in feet: 6'4"
  • Height in centimetres: 194
  • Weight in kilograms: 95
  • Weight in pounds: 210
  • Hair colour: Black
  • Eye colour: Dark brown
  • Sexual orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Occupation: Footballer
  • Current team: Liverpool
  • Position: Centre back
  • Jersey number: 6
  • Net worth: $11.7 million
  • Instagram: @ibrahimakonate
  • Twitter: @IbrahimaKonate_

Early life and career

Ibrahima Konaté's wife, height, nationality, age, salary, contract, net worth 2022
Ibrahima Konate of France runs with the ball during the International Friendly match between Germany U21 and France U21 at Stadion Essen, on March 21, 2019, in Essen, Germany. Photo: Boris Streubel
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He played for the Paris FC youth teams as a teenager. He moved to Sochaux when he was 14 and enrolled in their boarding school when he was 15. He began his career as a striker before transitioning to defence.

At 17, he made his professional debut for Sochaux in a 1–0 Ligue 2 loss against Auxerre on February 7, 2017. He signed a five-year free transfer contract with RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga on 12 June 2017, after a promising first season in which he played 12 games and scored 1 goal in half a season. In a 4–0 triumph over Fortuna Düsseldorf, he scored his first Leipzig goal.

Liverpool confirmed on May 28, 2021, that they had reached an agreement with RB Leipzig to recruit him on July 1, subject to international clearance and the approval of a work permit. In April 2021, the club had already negotiated personal terms with the player and activated his £36 million release clause in May 2021.

Ibrahima Konaté's age

Where was Ibrahima Konate born? He was born in France, in the city of Paris.

So, What age is Konate? He was born on 24 May 1999 and is 22 years old as of April 2022.

Ibrahima Konaté's height and weight

He is 1.94m tall or 6 feet and 4 inches tall. He weighs 95 kilograms and his physique is athletic. His hair is black, and his eyes are dark brown. He is a heterosexual man.

Ibrahima Konaté's net worth

He makes most of his money through his professional football career. Contracts, salaries, incentives, and sponsorships all contribute to his earnings. His predicted net worth in 2021 is $11.7 million, with a salary of $2.2 million.

Ibrahima Konaté's salary

His estimated market worth is $31 million. Ibrahima Konaté earns $4,490,000 annually playing for Liverpool FC.

Ibrahima Konaté's wife

He is presently single and has never been in a publicly known relationship. Ibrahima Konaté is not married either.

Konate's premier league debut

Ibrahima Konaté's premier league debut
Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield on December 16, 2021, in Liverpool, England. Photo: Andrew Powell
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He made his Premier League debut on September 18th, 2021, starting opposite Virgil Van Dijk and keeping a clean sheet in a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace. He made his second start of the season, partnering with Virgil van Dijk in Liverpool's 5-0 win over Manchester United in the opening North-West Derby. It was Liverpool's biggest win against United since 1895 and the first time United had lost without scoring since 1955.

Fans praised his handling of star players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes, and he was named to Garth Crooks' team of the week, with Crooks stating, "he has no frills or skills, but he does use his power and strength to maximum advantage."

He also made his Liverpool debut on 5 April 2022, scoring a header in a 3-1 away win over Benfica in the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg.

Ibrahima Konaté's stats

Ibrahima Konaté's stats
Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, on May 07, 2022, in Liverpool, England. Photo: Andrew Powell
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He has played 9 matches in the English Premier League season of 2021/22. He averages 66 passes per game, with an 86 per cent pass completion percentage.

He has received two yellow cards and no red cards in his career. His average Infogol Player Rating, in the English Premier League for the 2021/22 season, is 6.43. He has appeared in seven Champions League matches this season.

He has scored two goals with two shots on target from six shots. He averages 71 passes per game, with an 87 per cent pass completion percentage and 0 assists. He has received one yellow and no red card in his career. His average Infogol Player Rating for the 2021/22 Champions League season is 6.94.

Ibrahima Konaté's injury

Ibrahima Konaté's injury
Leipzig's player Dayot Upamecano sympathizes with Ibrahima Konate during a Champions League match against Olympique Lyon in the Red Bull Arena. Photo: Jan Woitas/dpa-Zentralbild
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His injury record has been as follows in various seasons:

20/21 Ankle Injury 49 days

20/21 Torn Muscle Fibre 106 days

19/20 Torn Muscle Fibre 14 days

19/20 Torn Muscle Fibre 160 days

Ibrahima Konaté's nationality

Is Konate African, and where are his parents? You may undoubtedly deduce that the defender's parents are of African descent based on his dark complexion. Yes, you are correct. The truth is that his family hails from Mali. He grew up with Moriba, his younger brother, whom he considers his best friend.

social media presence

He is most active on such social media platforms as Twitter and Instagram, where he posts about his matches and daily life. But unfortunately, Ibrahim Konate's wife's details are not available anywhere on social media.

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Kevin Omuya is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience who joined Sports Brief in 2022. In 2019 he held a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Digital Media from KCA University.