Sol Sidibe
Souleymane Sidibe (born 10 February 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Stoke City.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Souleymane Sidibe | ||
| Date of birth | 10 February 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | Paris, France | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stoke City | ||
| Number | 30 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2023 | Stoke City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Stoke City | 4 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023 | England U17 | 2 | (0) |
| 2024– | England U18 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:33, 4 May 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:27, 22 May 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
Sidibe progressed through the Stoke City Academy and agreed a professional contract in July 2023, active from his 17th birthday.[1] He made his professional debut on 5 August 2023 against Rotherham United at the age of 16.[2][3] Three days later, Sidibe made his first start for the Potters in a 2–1 victory over West Bromwich Albion in the first round of the EFL Cup.[4][5]
International career edit
Born in France, Sol is of Malian and Senegalese descent. He was called up to the England U15s in September 2021.[6] On 6 September 2023, Sidibie made his England U17 debut during a 3–2 defeat to Portugal at the Pinatar Arena.[7]
In May 2024, Sidibe was called up for England U18s and made his debut during a 4–2 win over Northern Ireland at St. George's Park.[8]
Personal life edit
Sidibe is the son of the Malian international footballer Mamady Sidibé.[6]
Career statistics edit
- As of match played 4 May 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Stoke City | 2023–24[9] | Championship | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | |
| Career total | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
References edit
- ^ "Sol Sidibe agrees first professional contract". Stoke City. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Stoke City 4–1 Rotherham United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ Smith, Peter. "Stadium sings as Sol Sidibe becomes youngest Stoke City league player in 65 years". Stoke Sentinel. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Sol Sidibe: Stoke boss Alex Neil delighted by 16-year-old's first start". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "Stoke City first team plan for Sol Sidibe after breakthrough week". Stoke Sentinel. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ a b Smith, Peter (14 September 2021). "England call-up for son of Stoke City hero Mama Sidibe". StokeonTrentLive.
- ^ "Report: England MU17s 2-3 Portugal". EnglandFootball.com. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ "Report: England MU18s 4-2 Northern Ireland". EnglandFootball.com. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Sol Sidibe in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.