| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mohamed Katia Kouyaté [1] | ||
| Date of birth | 9 September 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) [1] | ||
| Position(s) | Left winger, centre forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Barrow | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2024 | Everton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
| 2024– | Barrow | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:24, 8 June 2024 (UTC) | |||
Mohamed Katia Kouyaté (born 9 September 2003) is an English footballer who plays for Barrow, as a left winger and centre forward. [2] [3]
Career
Born in Manchester, Kouyaté joined Everton at the age of 8. [4] He signed his first professional contract in September 2020. [5] In September 2022, he signed a new two-year contract with the club. [6] He scored his first senior goal in July 2023 in a friendly match. [7]
After leaving Everton, he signed a three-year contract with Barrow in June 2024. [8] [4] He thanked the club for showing "faith" and "confidence" in him. [9]
Playing style
Kouyaté plays as a left winger and centre forward. [1] Upon signing for Barrow in June 2024, he described himself by saying "I play anywhere across the front three but predominantly on the left or down the middle. I’m a quick and direct player who likes to take people on one versus one, I like to make things happen and I like to get myself on the scoreboard". [8] He has also been praised for his "naturally impressive physique, lightning speed and awe-inspiring power". [10]
Personal life
Kouyaté is of Ivorian descent. [1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Katia Kouyaté". worldfootball.net.
- ^ "England - K. Kouyate - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
- ^ GiantSnowman/Katia Kouyaté at Soccerbase
- ^ a b "Katia Kouyate: Barrow sign ex-Everton forward on three-year deal". BBC Sport. 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Attacker Kouyate Signs First Everton Pro Deal". www.evertonfc.com.
- ^ "Everton striker Katia Kouyate delighted penning new deal". OneFootball. 8 June 2024.
- ^ Jones, Matt C. (15 July 2023). "Katia Kouyate reflects on Everton goal with emotional message to family". Liverpool Echo.
- ^ a b "Katia Kouyate signs for Barrow". www.barrowafc.com.
- ^ "Barrow AFC new boy Katia Kouyate eager to repay club's faith". The Mail. 5 June 2024.
- ^ Sinclair, Angus (16 September 2023). "Everton: "Brilliant" Finch Farm teen could replace Gray". FootballFanCast.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mohamed Katia Kouyaté [1] | ||
| Date of birth | 9 September 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) [1] | ||
| Position(s) | Left winger, centre forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Barrow | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2024 | Everton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
| 2024– | Barrow | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:24, 8 June 2024 (UTC) | |||
Mohamed Katia Kouyaté (born 9 September 2003) is an English footballer who plays for Barrow, as a left winger and centre forward. [2] [3]
Career
Born in Manchester, Kouyaté joined Everton at the age of 8. [4] He signed his first professional contract in September 2020. [5] In September 2022, he signed a new two-year contract with the club. [6] He scored his first senior goal in July 2023 in a friendly match. [7]
After leaving Everton, he signed a three-year contract with Barrow in June 2024. [8] [4] He thanked the club for showing "faith" and "confidence" in him. [9]
Playing style
Kouyaté plays as a left winger and centre forward. [1] Upon signing for Barrow in June 2024, he described himself by saying "I play anywhere across the front three but predominantly on the left or down the middle. I’m a quick and direct player who likes to take people on one versus one, I like to make things happen and I like to get myself on the scoreboard". [8] He has also been praised for his "naturally impressive physique, lightning speed and awe-inspiring power". [10]
Personal life
Kouyaté is of Ivorian descent. [1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Katia Kouyaté". worldfootball.net.
- ^ "England - K. Kouyate - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
- ^ GiantSnowman/Katia Kouyaté at Soccerbase
- ^ a b "Katia Kouyate: Barrow sign ex-Everton forward on three-year deal". BBC Sport. 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Attacker Kouyate Signs First Everton Pro Deal". www.evertonfc.com.
- ^ "Everton striker Katia Kouyate delighted penning new deal". OneFootball. 8 June 2024.
- ^ Jones, Matt C. (15 July 2023). "Katia Kouyate reflects on Everton goal with emotional message to family". Liverpool Echo.
- ^ a b "Katia Kouyate signs for Barrow". www.barrowafc.com.
- ^ "Barrow AFC new boy Katia Kouyate eager to repay club's faith". The Mail. 5 June 2024.
- ^ Sinclair, Angus (16 September 2023). "Everton: "Brilliant" Finch Farm teen could replace Gray". FootballFanCast.