Modibo Maïga
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Modibo Maiga is a Malian footballer. He currently plays for Sochaux
. He is a forward who can play as a winger.
in his home nation but soon moved to Morroccan powerhouse Raja CA Casablanca
where he spent his late teenage years,recruiter of MUC 72, allows him to join the MUC 72 in January 2007 as a six-month loan with an option to purchase, then it is evolving at that time under the colors of Raja Casablanca with whom he won several awards including the Throne the Cup Arab Champions League
.
He trains and plays at first with the CFA. For his first game in the CFA, he managed a double. Without playing with the first team, he signed a two-year contract with the Le Mans
at the end of the loan, and continues thereafter.
side Le Mans in the year of his 20th birthday. Playing alongside Ivory Coast player Gervinho
, Maiga established himself as a top prospect in French football. Despite Le Mans suffering relegation to Ligue 2
Maiga was hot property due to 15 goals in 88 games. Maiga consequently signed a four year contract with Sochaux until 2014 and took the number 15 shirt.
and Ryad Boudebouz
as Sochaux qualified for the Europa League.
On 12 August 2011, he announced to his club that he would never again play for Sochaux because he wanted a transfer to Newcastle United
. He refused to play against Stade Malherbe de Caen and AS Nancy
but then did play against Metallist Kharkiv and FC Lorient
. He and teammate Kevin Anin
were removed from the first team after disappearing. However, on Maiga's return to the first team he scored four goals in three games.
On 18 October, several newspapers, including The Daily Telegraph
and L'Equipe
, reported that Maiga was close to a deal to move to Newcastle in the January transfer window.
and wore the number 10 shirt at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations. However, on 3 September 2011, he did not appear in Mali's vital 2012 African Cup of Nations qualification match against Cape Verde
.
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
Football Club Sochaux-Montbéliard is a French association football club based in the city of Montbéliard. The club was founded in 1928 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. Sochaux plays its home matches at the Stade Auguste Bonal located within the city...
. He is a forward who can play as a winger.
Tunisian
Maiga began his career with Stade MalienStade Malien
Stade Malien is a Malian football and sports club based in Bamako. One of the two dominant clubs of Malian football, their eastern Bamako training grounds host other sports as well, including a successful basketball club.-Football club:...
in his home nation but soon moved to Morroccan powerhouse Raja CA Casablanca
Raja CA Casablanca
Raja Club Athletic or Raja is a sports club with sections in many different disciplines in Casablanca, Morocco. Raja was founded on March, 28th 1949 as part of the political struggle against French rule by nationalists who aimed to create a focus for working-class young Moroccans...
where he spent his late teenage years,recruiter of MUC 72, allows him to join the MUC 72 in January 2007 as a six-month loan with an option to purchase, then it is evolving at that time under the colors of Raja Casablanca with whom he won several awards including the Throne the Cup Arab Champions League
Arab Champions League
The Arab Champions League is a football tournament for clubs in the Arab world. It was inspired by the UEFA Champions League.The Arab Champions League was first known as the Arab Club Champions Cup, and established in 1982. In 2001, it merged with the Arab Cup Winners' Cup to form the new Prince...
.
He trains and plays at first with the CFA. For his first game in the CFA, he managed a double. Without playing with the first team, he signed a two-year contract with the Le Mans
Le Mans
Le Mans is a city in France, located on the Sarthe River. Traditionally the capital of the province of Maine, it is now the capital of the Sarthe department and the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Le Mans. Le Mans is a part of the Pays de la Loire region.Its inhabitants are called Manceaux...
at the end of the loan, and continues thereafter.
Le Mans
Maiga made a move to Ligue 1Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
side Le Mans in the year of his 20th birthday. Playing alongside Ivory Coast player Gervinho
Gervinho
Gervais Yao Kouassi , more commonly known as Gervinho, is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a forwardor as a winger for English Premier League club Arsenal.-Youth career:...
, Maiga established himself as a top prospect in French football. Despite Le Mans suffering relegation to Ligue 2
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
Maiga was hot property due to 15 goals in 88 games. Maiga consequently signed a four year contract with Sochaux until 2014 and took the number 15 shirt.
Sochaux
During the 2010–11 campaign Maiga struck up a 30 goal partnership with Ideye Brown each scoring 15 goals. Between them, they scored over half of FC Sochaux's league goals. Maiga and Brown were assisted by playmakeing duo Marvin MartinMarvin Martin
Marvin Martin is a French international footballer who currently plays for French club Sochaux in Ligue 1. He plays as a creative play-making midfielder and is described as a player with "very good technique on the ball" and "excellent vision", which compensates for his relatively small frame...
and Ryad Boudebouz
Ryad Boudebouz
Ryad Boudebouz is an Algerian football player who is currently playing for FC Sochaux-Montbéliard in Ligue 1. He plays as an attacking midfielder and is a former French youth international, but switched allegiances to Algeria, his country of origin, in 2010.-Career:Born in Colmar to Algerian...
as Sochaux qualified for the Europa League.
On 12 August 2011, he announced to his club that he would never again play for Sochaux because he wanted a transfer to Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
. He refused to play against Stade Malherbe de Caen and AS Nancy
AS Nancy
Association Sportive Nancy-Lorraine is a French association football club based in Nancy. The club was founded in 1967 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Nancy plays its home matches at the Stade Marcel Picot in Tomblaine, a commune located in the Arrondissement of...
but then did play against Metallist Kharkiv and FC Lorient
FC Lorient
Football Club Lorient-Bretagne Sud is a French association football club based in Lorient. The club was founded in 1926 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Lorient plays its home matches at the Stade du Moustoir located within the city. The team is managed by Christian...
. He and teammate Kevin Anin
Kévin Anin
Kévin Anin in Le Havre is a French footballer who currently plays for Ligue 1 side Sochaux.-Career:He began his career 1999 at Le Havre AC. A product of the famous Le Havre youth system which has helped develop the likes of Lassana Diarra and Charles N'Zogbia in recent years...
were removed from the first team after disappearing. However, on Maiga's return to the first team he scored four goals in three games.
On 18 October, several newspapers, including The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B...
and L'Equipe
L'Équipe
L'Équipe is a French nationwide daily newspaper devoted to sports, owned by Éditions Philippe Amaury. The paper is noted for coverage of football , rugby, motorsports and cycling...
, reported that Maiga was close to a deal to move to Newcastle in the January transfer window.
International career
Maiga is a star of the Mali national football teamMali national football team
The Mali national football team, nicknamed Les Aigles , is the national team of Mali and is controlled by the Fédération Malienne de Football. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals.-History:...
and wore the number 10 shirt at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations. However, on 3 September 2011, he did not appear in Mali's vital 2012 African Cup of Nations qualification match against Cape Verde
Cape Verde national football team
The Cape Verde national football team, nicknamed either the Tubarões Azuis or Crioulos , is the national team of Cape Verde and is controlled by the Federação Caboverdiana de Futebol.-Overview:...
.