Everything you need to know about Fréddie Kanouté, the African football legend

Until 2013, Frédéric Oumar Kanouté was one of the most prolific Afro-French football players. As a top performer, the retired centre-forward dominated various leagues, including the Chinese Super League, Premier League, Ligue 1, and La Liga. Dig in and find out all the details about Freddie Kanouté's life.

Where is Kanouté now? He began playing as a teenager before signing up as an apprentice for Olympique Lyonnais. This article uncovers details of that Malian soccer star's professional journey from 1997 to 2013.

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Biography

The legendary African player who played for Sevilla was born in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, France, to a Malian father and a French mother. Details of his immediate family remain unknown to the public. After receiving the 2007 CAF African Footballer of the Year award, he has publicly acknowledged his Malian roots, saying,

"I dedicate this award to my family and the people in Mali. I believe that sport can help take development in Africa forward."

Who is Frédéric Kanouté's wife?

A 2009 report by Qantara revealed that the French-Malian international is married to Fatima Kanouté. The couple is blessed with two children, Ibrahim and Iman.

What is Freddie Kanouté's nationality?

The retired centre-back is one of the most famous African-French footballers. The Malian player played internationally for both countries he originated from.

How old is Frédéric Kanouté?

Born on the 2nd of September 1977, Fréddie Kanouté's age is 46 years as of November 2023. His zodiac sign is Virgo.

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Fréddie Kanouté's height

The legendary striker for Sevilla was six feet and two inches tall (192 centimetres). His last official measurements show he weighed 180.7 pounds (82 kilograms).

Is Frédéric Kanouté on Instagram?

As one of the most famous African footballers of all time, the CAF African Footballer of the Year has amassed a significant following on Facebook and X(Twitter). His sports agency, 12 Management, is also a well-known entity on social media, with 45,000 followers on Facebook, 6,028 on X(Twitter), and 20,500 followers on Instagram at the time of writing. Here is a summary of the former social media accounts and their following.

Which teams did Fréddie Kanouté play for?

During his active playing years, he was a remarkable centre-forward who played for Sevilla and West Ham, among other teams. His three-decade-long career was marked by nearly 560 matches with 215 goals and 43 assists. Have a look at the details of the dates Frédéric Kanoute joined and left teams between 1982 and 2013.

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Frédéric Kanouté's achievements

• 2007 African Footballer of the Year
• 2007/08 Supercopa's top goalscorer
• 2003/04 Africa Cup of Nations' top goalscorer
• 2006/07 UEFA Super Cup Winner
• 2006/07, 2005/06 UEFA Cup Winner
• 2009/10, 2006/07 Spanish Cup Winner
• 2007/08 Spanish Super Cup Winner

Which footballer built a mosque?

A number of famous Muslim footballers, such as Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Demba Ba, have built places of worship. However, Sevilla FC's two-time UEFA Cup winner is the first footballer to build a mosque in Europe. In 2020, Frédéric Kanouté's efforts to build a mosque in Seville raised over $1 million through LaunchGood.

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How much is Fréddie Kanouté's net worth?

The French-born striker is one of the richest African footballers. The latest estimates place his net worth at a handsome $12 million.

Where is Fréddie Kanouté now?

Following his retirement on the 13th of December 2013, the African legend, who has played for Sevilla and Tottenham, devoted himself to social action, advocacy and sports management. The African football legend established the KAFO Academy, a football academy dedicated to developing football talent among young players in Dubai.

He founded the Sakina Children's Village through his charitable foundation, the Kanouté Foundation, which shelters underprivileged children. The village offers foster mothers for the children, education from kindergarten to secondary school, a skills training programme, and a health centre. In an interview with FIFA, Papa Kanouté, as he was known to the orphans, said,

"There is no such thing as 'the orphans' as such because they are all individuals, human beings with different stories and experiences, some with traumatic backgrounds. They need to receive the love, care and attention every child deserves. Then they will grow to be strong and confident people with their dreams and aspirations, which we try and help them realise and achieve."

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Fréddie Kanouté is an African footballing legend who has dedicated his life to developing the sport and improving the lives of the less fortunate. Additionally, his efforts in the world of philanthropy have changed the world with the establishment of the first mosque in Seville.

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