Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer (Centre-back) |
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| Nationality | French |
| Date of Birth | 25/05/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Paris, France |
Latest News about Ibrahima Konaté
18/06/2026
Ibrahima Konaté signed for La Liga club Real Madrid on a four-year contract on 18 June 2026, exiting Liverpool FC as a free agent after his contract expired at the end of June 2026. The 27-year-old French defender had been linked with a move to Real Madrid for months, with Liverpool's contract extension talks stalling despite earlier indications that he was close to agreeing to stay.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for La Liga club Real Madrid and the France national team. Known for imposing physicality, impressive speed, aerial dominance, and composure in possession. Established himself as one of the Premier League's top defenders during his five-year tenure at Liverpool FC. |
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| Career Path | Started with Paris FC, joined FC Sochaux academy in 2014, made professional debut in 2017, moved to RB Leipzig in 2017, joined Liverpool in 2021, signed for Real Madrid in June 2026 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'4" |
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| Weight | 207 lbs |
| Preferred Foot | Right |
| Jersey Number | 5 |
| Current Club | Real Madrid |
Personal Life
| Grew up in the 11th arrondissement of Paris | |
| Fan of the anime series Attack on Titan |
Career
| Professional Debut | January 2017 (Sochaux, Ligue 2) | ||||||
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| International | France national team | ||||||
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| International Debut | June 2022 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/ibrahimakonate_/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Originally aspired to be a striker before switching to centre-back at FC Sochaux | |
| 2. Joined RB Leipzig on a free transfer after five years at Sochaux | |
| 3. Had not scored since April 2022 before returning to scoring on 17 September 2024 with a header against AC Milan in UEFA Champions League | |
| 4. Scored his first Premier League goal on 28 September 2024 in a 2-1 away win against Wolverhampton Wanderers | |
| 5. Joined FC Sochaux boarding academy at age 15, moving 300 miles southeast from Paris | |
| 6. Former Leipzig coach Ralf Rangnick praised his signing, stating he was good enough to play for Real Madrid or Barcelona | |
| 7. Exited Liverpool as a free agent in July 2026 after contract extension negotiations failed |