Muhamed Keita

Muhamed Keita (born 2 September 1990 in Banjul, Gambia[2][3]) is a Norwegian footballer of Gambian ancestry.

Muhamed Keita
Personal information
Full name Muhamed Keita
Date of birth (1990-09-02) 2 September 1990
Place of birth Banjul, Gambia
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 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 → Stabæk (loan) 11 (2)
2016 → Strømsgodset (loan) 13 (4)
2016[1] → Stabæk (loan) 9 (3)
2017 → Vålerenga (loan) 6 (1)
2017–2018 New York Red Bulls 6 (0)
2019 Strømsgodset 16 (3)
2020 Ohod 4 (0)
National team
2008–2009 Norway U18 9 (0)
2010 Norway U21 4 (1)
2013 Norway U23 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12 December 2019

Club career

Early career

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

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.[4] Keita's progress caught the eye of Parma, and he attended trials with the Italian club in January 2009.[5] However, he stayed in Norway for the next four years, winning the league with Strømsgodset in 2013.

Lech Poznań

On 2 July 2014 he joined Lech Poznań in the Polish Ekstraklasa. On 20 July 2014, Keita made his league debut for Lech, starting in a 4–0 victory over Piast Gliwice.[6] On 26 October 2014, Keita 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.[7] On 3 March 2015, Keita scored in a 5–1 victory over Znicz Pruszków in a Polish Cup match.[8] On 4 April 2015, Keita opened the scoring for Lech in a 2–1 victory over GKS Bełchatów.[9] 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

On 22 June 2015 Keita returned to Norway joining Stabæk on loan.[10] On 25 July 2015, Keita made his debut for Stabæk in a 2–2 draw with FK Haugesund.[11] 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.[12] On 23 September Keita 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.[13] The following match day of 27 September Keita scored in his third straight match, this time leading Stabæk to a 1–0 victory over league rival Molde.[14] 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

During January 2016, Keita returned to Strømsgodset on loan from Lech Poznań.[15] During his second spell with the club Keita scored many key goals for Strømsgodset. On 22 May 2016 Keita helped his club to a 3–2 come from behind victory over Vålerenga, scoring the first goal of the match for Godset.[16] On 4 July 2016 Keita opened the scoring for his club in a 4–2 victory over Aalesund.[17] Keita contributed with a game-winning goal the next matchday to help Godset to a 1–0 victory over Viking.[18] On 17 July 2016 Keita was once again on the scoresheet as he scored a late goal to lead his club to a 1–0 victory over Tromsø.[19] On 21 July 2016 Keita 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.[20]

Return to Stabæk

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.[21] In his short stint with the club Keita scored three key goals to help Stabæk avoid relegation. On 21 August 2016 Keita made his return for Stabæk scoring in a 3–0 victory over Aalesund.[22] On 18 September Keita scored another goal to lead Stabæk to a 1–0 victory over Odd.[23] On 16 October Keita scored from the penalty spot to help Stabæk gain a valuable point in a 1–1 draw against Vålerenga.[24]

Vålerenga

On 25 March 2017 he was loaned to Norwegian side Vålerenga.[25] 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.[26]

New York Red Bulls

On 28 July 2017 Keita signed a multi-year deal with Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls.[27] On 2 September 2017, Keita made his debut for New York appearing in a 2–2 draw at FC Dallas.[28] 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. Keita was released from the club on 3 February 2018.[29]

Third spell at Strømsgodset

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.[30]

Ohod Club

On 2 January 2020 Keita signed a To the end of the season with Prince Mohammad bin Salman League side Ohod Club.[31]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played 10 November 2019[32]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Europe Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Strømsgodset 2008 Tippeligaen 9034-124
2009 24520-265
2010 22362-285
2011 2644520329
2012 19352-245
2013 1931010213
2014 6010-70
Total 1251822133015031
Lech Poznań 2014–15 Ekstraklasa 1926130283
Total 1926130283
Stabæk (loan) 2015 Tippeligaen 11221-133
2016 9300-93
Total 20521--226
Strømsgodset (loan) 2016 Tippeligaen 1342022176
Total 1342022176
Vålerenga (loan) 2017 Eliteserien 6100-61
Total 6100--61
New York Red Bulls 2017 MLS 6010-70
Total 6010--70
Strømsgodset 2019 Eliteserien 16310-173
Total 16310--173
Career total 2053334148224749


Honours

Club
Strømsgodset
Lech Poznań

References
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  5. "Parma vil ha Keita".
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  12. "Keita tok ansvar i El Ghanassys fravær" (in Norwegian). vg.no. 2015-09-19. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  13. "Rosenborg til cupfinalen etter femmålsdrama" (in Norwegian). nrk.no. 2015-09-23. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
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  15. "Keita og Nana tilbake i Strømsgodset" (in Norwegian). drm24.no. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  16. "Godset snudde 0-2 til 3-2" (in Norwegian). dt.no. 2016-05-22. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  17. "Godset opp på bronseplass etter målfest mot Aalesund" (in Norwegian). tv2.no. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  18. "Viking tapte for første gang siden midten av mai" (in Norwegian). nrk.no. 2016-07-09. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  19. "Flo varsler at helten blir i Strømsgodset" (in Norwegian). vg.no. 2016-07-17. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
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  24. "Hasil Valerenga Vs Stabaek - Norway: Tippeligaen 17 Oktober 2016" (in Norwegian). ligaolahraga.com. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  25. "Muhamed Keïta wypożyczony do Vålerengens IF" (in Polish). 90minut. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  26. "Vålerenga-spillerne raste etter keeperens utrolige tabbe: - Kan legge ned konseptet fair play" (in Norwegian). bt.no. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  27. "New York Red Bulls Complete Transfer of Forward Muhamed Keita". newyorkredbulls.com. 2017-07-28. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
  28. "New York Earns a Draw in Dallas". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
  29. "New York Red Bulls Waive Muhamed Keita". 2018-02-03.
  30. "Sju spelarar ferdig i Godset". www.nrk.no (in Norwegian). NRK. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  31. "Ohod Club Complete Transfer of Forward Muhamed Keita". twitter. 2020-02-02. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
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