Amadou Konte
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Amadou Konte is a Mali
an-French
footballer
currently contracted with Bitonto
.
side RC Strasbourg
before moving to Portuguese
giants FC Porto. He did not make a first team breakthrough in FC Porto though, and moved again, firstly to CF Villanovense
in Spain
, then Olympique Noisy-le-Sec
in CFA
and Paternò
in Serie C1
.
In the summer of 2004 Konte signed for Cambridge United
and scored 3 goals in 9 appearances. This was enough to prompt interest from Hibernian
, who signed him during the January 2005 transfer window, and he made his debut in a 3-0 defeat to Rangers
at Ibrox
the next month. His first goal was a late equaliser against Motherwell
in March, earning Hibs a crucial point in their successful quest to qualify for European competition.
The 2005–06 season
was less rewarding for Konte though, as he endured inconsistent form, infrequent appearances and a lack of goals. This led to him being ironically dubbed the "Mali Magician" by some Hibs fans. When Konte again again struggled to gain first team action in the first part of the 2006–07 season
he was released from his contract.
In January 2007, he joined Messiniakos of Greek 2nd division. In summer 2007, he signed for Potenza S.C. of Serie C1
, and in January 2008, he was loaned to Spezia
.
On September 2009, after a nine-month stint with Turate
, he was signed by Sicilian fallen giants Messina on a free transfer.
Mali
Mali , officially the Republic of Mali , is a landlocked country in Western Africa. Mali borders Algeria on the north, Niger on the east, Burkina Faso and the Côte d'Ivoire on the south, Guinea on the south-west, and Senegal and Mauritania on the west. Its size is just over 1,240,000 km² with...
an-French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
currently contracted with Bitonto
U.S. Bitonto
Unione Sportiva Bitonto is an Italian association football club located in Bitonto, Apulia. It currently plays in Serie D. Its colors are black and green.-External links:...
.
Career
Konte started his career in the football academy of FrenchFrance
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
side RC Strasbourg
RC Strasbourg
Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace...
before moving to Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
giants FC Porto. He did not make a first team breakthrough in FC Porto though, and moved again, firstly to CF Villanovense
CF Villanovense
Club de Fútbol Villanovense is a Spanish football team based in Villanueva de la Serena, in the autonomous community of Extremadura. Founded in 1992, it plays in the Spanish third division, holding its home matches at Estadio Romero Cuerda, with a capacity of 6,000 seats.-Season to season:----*3...
in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, then Olympique Noisy-le-Sec
Olympique Noisy-le-Sec
Olympique Noisy-le-Sec Banlieue 93 is a French association football team founded in 1943. They are based in Noisy-le-Sec, France and are currently playing in the Championnat de France Amateurs Group A, the fourth tier in the French football league system...
in CFA
Championnat de France Amateurs
The Championnat de France amateur, commonly referred to as simply CFA and formerly known as National 2, is a football league competition. The league serves as the fourth division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1, Ligue 2, and the Championnat National...
and Paternò
A.C. Paternò 2004
Associazione Calcio Paternò 2004 is an Italian association football club located in Paternò, Sicily. It currently plays in Eccellenza Sicily. Its colors are red and blue....
in Serie C1
Serie C1
Lega Pro Prima Divisione is the name of the third highest football league in Italy. It consists of 36 teams, divided geographically into two divisions of 18 teams each. Until 2008 it was known as Serie C1....
.
In the summer of 2004 Konte signed for Cambridge United
Cambridge United F.C.
Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League...
and scored 3 goals in 9 appearances. This was enough to prompt interest from Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
, who signed him during the January 2005 transfer window, and he made his debut in a 3-0 defeat to Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
at Ibrox
Ibrox Stadium
Ibrox Stadium is a football stadium located on the south side of the River Clyde, on Edmiston Drive in the Ibrox district of Glasgow. It is the home ground of Scottish Premier League club Rangers and has an all-seated capacity of 51,082...
the next month. His first goal was a late equaliser against Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
in March, earning Hibs a crucial point in their successful quest to qualify for European competition.
The 2005–06 season
2005-06 in Scottish football
The 2005–06 season was the 109th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2005:*1 June: Gordon Strachan officially takes charge of Celtic after the resignation of Martin O'Neill...
was less rewarding for Konte though, as he endured inconsistent form, infrequent appearances and a lack of goals. This led to him being ironically dubbed the "Mali Magician" by some Hibs fans. When Konte again again struggled to gain first team action in the first part of the 2006–07 season
2006-07 in Scottish football
The 2006–07 season was the 110th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2006:*9 July: Rangers defender Fernando Ricksen is banned for the club's pre-season trip to South Africa, following an incident on the outbound flight. Manager Paul Le Guen cited "wholly inappropriate and...
he was released from his contract.
In January 2007, he joined Messiniakos of Greek 2nd division. In summer 2007, he signed for Potenza S.C. of Serie C1
Serie C1
Lega Pro Prima Divisione is the name of the third highest football league in Italy. It consists of 36 teams, divided geographically into two divisions of 18 teams each. Until 2008 it was known as Serie C1....
, and in January 2008, he was loaned to Spezia
Spezia Calcio 1906
Spezia Calcio 1906 is an Italian football club, based in La Spezia, Liguria. Founded in 1906, the team's colors are black and white. The club's home ground is Stadio Alberto Picco.-1944 scudetto:...
.
On September 2009, after a nine-month stint with Turate
G.S. Salus et Virtus Turate
Società Calcistica Caronnese A.S.D., is an Italian association football club located in Caronno Pertusella, Lombardy. It currently plays in Serie D.- History :...
, he was signed by Sicilian fallen giants Messina on a free transfer.