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Muhamed Keita (born 2 September 1990[3][4]) is a Norwegian former professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger.

Muhamed Keita
Keita in 2014
Personal information
Full name Muhamed Maudo Keita
Date of birth (1990-09-02) 2 September 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth Banjul, Gambia
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Forward, winger
Youth career
Drafn
2006–2008 Strømsgodset
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2014 Strømsgodset 125 (18)
2014–2017 Lech Poznań 19 (2)
2015 Lech Poznań II 1 (1)
2015Stabæk (loan) 11 (2)
2016Strømsgodset (loan) 13 (4)
2016[1]Stabæk (loan) 9 (3)
2017Vålerenga (loan) 6 (1)
2017–2018 New York Red Bulls 6 (0)
2019 Strømsgodset 16 (3)
2020 Ohod 0 (0)
2021–2022 Gamle Oslo 11 (2)
2023 Steinberg[2] 3 (1)
International career
2008–2009 Norway U18 9 (0)
2010 Norway U21 4 (1)
2013 Norway U23 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 October 2024

Club career

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Early career

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Born in Banjul, Gambia, Keita began his career with Norwegian side Drafn. While with Drafn he caught the attention of Strømsgodset, joining the club's youth system in 2006.

Strømsgodset

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Keita made his first team debut for Strømsgodset away against Brann, and followed this up with some notable performances: he scored a hat-trick after coming off the bench against Pors Grenland in the Norwegian Cup, and was impressive against Viking in the final match of the 2008 season. On 26 April 2009 Keita scored his first league goal for Godset, scoring on a free kick in a 1–0 victory over Stabæk.[5] Keita's progress caught the eye of Parma, and he attended trials with the Italian club in January 2009.[6] However, he stayed in Norway for the next four years, winning the league with Strømsgodset in 2013.

Lech Poznań

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On 2 July 2014, Keita joined Polish club Lech Poznań of the Ekstraklasa. On 20 July 2014, he made his league debut for Lech, starting in a 4–0 victory over Piast Gliwice.[7] On 26 October 2014, he scored an 80th-minute goal to lead his club to a 1–0 victory over Górnik Łęczna. This was also his first goal with his new side.[8] On 3 March 2015, Keita scored in a 5–1 victory over Znicz Pruszków in a Polish Cup match.[9] On 4 April 2015, he opened the scoring for Lech in a 2–1 victory over GKS Bełchatów.[10] In his first year in Poland, Keita helped his club capture the 2014–15 Ekstraklasa title. During the season he appeared in 28 matches and scored three goals.

Stabæk

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On 22 June 2015, Keita returned to Norway joining Stabæk on loan.[11] On 25 July 2015, he made his debut for Stabæk in a 2–2 draw with FK Haugesund.[12] On 19 September 2015, Keita scored in extra time to help his club to a 2–1 victory over Tromsø, the goal was his first for Stabæk.[13] On 23 September, he continued his scoring form for Stabæk, scoring his team's opening goal in a 3–2 loss to BK Rosenborg in the Norwegian Cup semi-finals.[14] The following match day of 27 September he scored in his third straight match, this time leading Stabæk to a 1–0 victory over league rival Molde.[15] He ended the season appearing in 13 matches scoring three goals as Stabæk finished in third place qualifying for the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League.

Return to Strømsgodset

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During January 2016, Keita returned to Strømsgodset on loan from Lech Poznań.[16] During his second spell with the club he scored many key goals for Strømsgodset. On 22 May 2016, he helped his club to a 3–2 come from behind victory over Vålerenga, scoring the first goal of the match for Godset.[17] On 4 July 2016, he opened the scoring for his club in a 4–2 victory over Aalesund.[18] Keita contributed with a game-winning goal the next matchday to help Godset to a 1–0 victory over Viking.[19] On 17 July 2016, he was once again on the scoresheet as he scored a late goal to lead his club to a 1–0 victory over Tromsø.[20] On 21 July 2016, he continued his fine form scoring a brace to help his side to a 2–2 draw against Danish club SønderjyskE in a Europa League match.[21]

Return to Stabæk

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On 17 August 2016, it was announced that Keita would be returning on loan to Stabæk as the club was embroiled in a relegation battle.[22] In his short stint with the club he scored three key goals to help Stabæk avoid relegation. On 21 August 2016, he made his return for Stabæk scoring in a 3–0 victory over Aalesund.[23] On 18 September Keita scored another goal to lead Stabæk to a 1–0 victory over Odd.[24] On 16 October he scored from the penalty spot to help Stabæk gain a valuable point in a 1–1 draw against Vålerenga.[25]

Vålerenga

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On 25 March 2017, Keita was loaned to Norwegian side Vålerenga.[26] During his short loan spell he appeared in 6 league matches scoring one goal. On 6 April 2017 he scored for the club in a 4–3 loss to Haugesund.[27]

New York Red Bulls

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On 28 July 2017, Keita signed a multi-year deal with Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls.[28] On 2 September 2017, he made his debut for New York appearing in a 2–2 draw at FC Dallas.[29] On 22 October 2017, in the last game of the regular season, Keita recorded an assist by finding defender Michael Murillo for a game-tying goal against DC United in a 2–1 win. He was released from the club on 3 February 2018.[30]

Third spell at Strømsgodset

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Keita returned to his first club, Strømsgodset for the 2019 season, but failed to impress. He was released from the club after the 2019 season.[31]

Ohod Club

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On 2 January 2020, Keita signed with Ohod Club before being released the same month.

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 10 November 2019[32]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Europe Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Strømsgodset 2008 Tippeligaen 9 0 3 4 12 4
2009 24 5 2 0 26 5
2010 22 3 6 2 28 5
2011 26 4 4 5 2 0 32 9
2012 19 3 5 2 24 5
2013 19 3 1 0 1 0 21 3
2014 6 0 1 0 7 0
Total 125 18 22 13 3 0 150 31
Lech Poznań 2014–15 Ekstraklasa 19 2 6 1 3 0 28 3
Lech Poznań II 2014–15 III liga 1 1 1 1
Stabæk (loan) 2015 Tippeligaen 11 2 2 1 13 3
2016 9 3 0 0 9 3
Total 20 5 2 1 0 0 22 6
Strømsgodset (loan) 2016 Tippeligaen 13 4 2 0 2 2 17 6
Vålerenga (loan) 2017 Eliteserien 6 1 0 0 6 1
New York Red Bulls 2017 MLS 6 0 1 0 7 0
Strømsgodset 2019 Eliteserien 16 3 1 0 17 3
Career total 206 34 34 14 8 2 248 50

Honours

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Strømsgodset[33]

Lech Poznań

References

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  1. ^ "Alle Eliteserie-overgangene i januar" (in Swedish). m.nettavisen.no. 4 January 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  2. ^ Muhamed Keita at the Norwegian Football Federation (in Norwegian)
  3. ^ Kusina, Maciej. "Muhamed Keïta". www.90minut.pl.
  4. ^ Muhamed Keita at Soccerway
  5. ^ "Keita-kule i Drammen" (in Norwegian). tv2.no. 26 April 2009. Retrieved 26 April 2009.
  6. ^ "Parma vil ha Keita".[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ "Wraca Vojownik! Lech 4-0 Piast" (in Polish). lechita.net. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  8. ^ "Lech w bólach pokonał Górnika Łęczna. Kapitalny gol Keity dał poznaniakom trzy punkty" (in Polish). lechpoznan.pl. 26 October 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  9. ^ "Znicz Pruszków - Lech Poznań 1:5" (in Polish). lechpoznan.pl. 3 March 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  10. ^ "Błękitni dali radę, GKS nie. Śnieżna Wielka Sobota dla Lecha" (in Polish). sport.tvn24.pl. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  11. ^ "Muhamed Keita til Stabæk" (in Norwegian). .nrk.no. 22 June 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  12. ^ "Haugesund 2 - 2 Stabæk" (in Norwegian). altomfotball.no. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
  13. ^ "Keita tok ansvar i El Ghanassys fravær" (in Norwegian). vg.no. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  14. ^ "Rosenborg til cupfinalen etter femmålsdrama" (in Norwegian). nrk.no. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  15. ^ "Keitas suser sendte Stabæk nærmere sølvet" (in Norwegian). dagbladet.no. 27 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  16. ^ "Keita og Nana tilbake i Strømsgodset" (in Norwegian). drm24.no. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  17. ^ "Godset snudde 0-2 til 3-2" (in Norwegian). dt.no. 22 May 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  18. ^ "Godset opp på bronseplass etter målfest mot Aalesund" (in Norwegian). tv2.no. 4 July 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  19. ^ "Viking tapte for første gang siden midten av mai" (in Norwegian). nrk.no. 9 July 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  20. ^ "Flo varsler at helten blir i Strømsgodset" (in Norwegian). vg.no. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  21. ^ "Keita vender tilbake til Stabæk" (in Norwegian). vg.no. 21 July 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
  22. ^ "Godset-Keita: – Flaut at vi ikke har lært" (in Norwegian). budstikka.no. 17 August 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  23. ^ "Keita med perlemål i comebacket for Stabæk" (in Norwegian). nrk.no. 21 August 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  24. ^ "Keita: – Jeg spiller for min egen fremtid" (in Norwegian). vg.no. 18 September 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  25. ^ "Hasil Valerenga Vs Stabaek - Norway: Tippeligaen 17 Oktober 2016" (in Norwegian). ligaolahraga.com. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  26. ^ "Muhamed Keïta wypożyczony do Vålerengens IF" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  27. ^ "Vålerenga-spillerne raste etter keeperens utrolige tabbe: - Kan legge ned konseptet fair play" (in Norwegian). bt.no. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  28. ^ "New York Red Bulls Complete Transfer of Forward Muhamed Keita". newyorkredbulls.com. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
  29. ^ "New York Earns a Draw in Dallas". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
  30. ^ "New York Red Bulls Waive Muhamed Keita". 3 February 2018.
  31. ^ "Sju spelarar ferdig i Godset". www.nrk.no (in Norwegian). NRK. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  32. ^ "Muhamed Keita". altomfotball.no (in Norwegian). TV 2. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  33. ^ a b "Muhamed Keïta". 90minut.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 1 September 2024.
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