Summary

Kalidou Koulibaly (Senegal), Defender, 105 caps, 2 international goals, model: 1.9% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Kalidou Koulibaly

#3 Defender Al Hilal SC (KSA) Senegal

Kalidou Koulibaly is a 35-year-old defender for Al Hilal SC (KSA) and Senegal. He has earned 105 caps and 2 international goals for Senegal. Our model puts Senegal's title chance at 1% with a 72% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Kalidou has collected 8 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

105 Caps

2 Goals

1 Season goals

2 Assists

7.50 Form rating

Age35Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)Weight88 kg (194 lb)Market value€3.4M

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Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Low

High shots volume Average

Tournament form Below par

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Kalidou Koulibaly · the model’s read

Kalidou Koulibaly brings 105 caps and 2 international goals for Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Al Hilal SC (KSA). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Koulibaly's anytime-goalscoring probability at 1.9% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.05 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Kalidou Koulibaly: World Cup 2026 Form

How Kalidou has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

5.1

Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026

5.1

Last match vs Norway

5.1

vs Norway

72 min

Kalidou Koulibaly: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (40 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 5.1

Career baseline 7.3

— Shotsper 90 min 0.5

— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.11

— Key passesper 90 min 0.47

1.25 Tacklesper 90 min 1.61

1.25 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.87

7.5 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4.26

56 Touchesper 90 min 58

At World Cup 2026, Kalidou is rating 5.1 — below his 7.3 career baseline.

Senegal defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Kalidou lines up behind for Senegal at World Cup 2026 in Group I.

Krépin Diatta Defender 2.04 Tackles / 90

ÉM

Édouard Mendy Goalkeeper 7.0 Career rating

Moussa Niakhaté Defender 0.93 Tackles / 90

Ismail Jakobs Defender 1.97 Tackles / 90

Abdoulaye Seck Defender 0.43 Tackles / 90

El Hadji Malick Diouf Defender 1.42 Tackles / 90

Kalidou Koulibaly: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Chelsea

2022 - 2023

Napoli

2014 - 2022

Genk

2012 - 2014

Metz

1999 - 2012

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

8 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

2× Africa Cup of Nations 2021, 2025

1× Italian Coppa Italia 2019-2020

1× Saudi King Cup 2023-2024

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

2 Cup Competitions

1 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

1× Saudi Pro League
2023-2024

Cup Competitions 2

1× Italian Coppa Italia
2019-2020
1× Saudi King Cup
2023-2024

International 1

2× Africa Cup of Nations
20212025

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Kalidou's career.

1 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

8 AchievementsMajor honours

FIFA World Cup Player Of The Match Senegal ·

FIFA World Cup

Award

Kalidou Koulibaly: Quick Facts

#3Shirt number

35Age

1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)Height

88 kg (194 lb)Weight

Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, FranceBirthplace

Al Hilal SC (KSA)Club

Part of the Senegal squad at World Cup 2026

Senegal team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Kalidou Koulibaly play?

Kalidou Koulibaly plays as a Defender for Al Hilal SC (KSA). At World Cup 2026 they represent Senegal.

How many caps does Kalidou Koulibaly have?

Kalidou Koulibaly has 105 international caps for Senegal, with 2 international goals.

What trophies has Kalidou Koulibaly won?

Kalidou Koulibaly has won 8 career honours. Notable titles include Africa Cup of Nations (x2), Italian Coppa Italia (x1), Saudi King Cup (x1).

What is Senegal's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Senegal at 1% to win World Cup 2026 and 72% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Senegal in at World Cup 2026?

Senegal are in Group I at World Cup 2026, facing France, Norway, Iraq.