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Mahamadou Sidibé
MLI
GK
77
Mamadou Samassa
MLI
GK
76
Djigui Diarra
MLI
GK
81
Massadio Haïdara
MLI
LB
79
Adama Tamboura
MLI
LB
82
Cédric Kanté
MLI
CB
81
Adama Coulibaly
MLI
CB
80
Sammy Traoré
MLI
CB
79
Éric Chelle
MLI
CB
79
Molla Wagué
MLI
CB
78
Boubakar Kouyaté
MLI
CB
84
Hamari Traoré
MLI
RB
79
Fousseni Diawara
MLI
RB
87
Mahamadou Diarra
MLI
CDM
85
Mohamed Sissoko
MLI
CDM
84
Yves Bissouma
MLI
CDM
89
Seydou Keita
MLI
CM
84
Amadou Haidara
MLI
CM
82
Cheick Doucouré
MLI
CM
82
Diadié Samassékou
MLI
CM
90
Salif Keita
MLI
CAM
81
Bakary Sako
MLI
CAM
79
Sambou Yatabaré
MLI
CAM
80
Adama Traoré "Noss"
MLI
LM
80
Moussa Djenepo
MLI
LM
78
Fousseni Diabaté
MLI
RM
78
Abdou Traoré
MLI
RM
88
Frédéric Kanouté
MLI
SS
80
Modibo Maïga
MLI
SS
83
Cheick Diabaté
MLI
ST
80
Mamadou Diallo
MLI
ST
80
Mustapha Yatabaré
MLI
ST
79
Kalifa Coulibaly
MLI
ST

About Mali's all-time XI

Mali's 33-player pool is led by Salif Keita, Seydou Keita, Frédéric Kanouté. Pick from 33 legends across goalkeeper, defence, midfield and attack, with an average rating of 81 and 5 different primary roles among the top eight.

Pick a formation above, drag the legends you want onto the pitch, then save and share your lineup. Built for the 2026 FIFA World Cup conversation — debate-ready, mobile-first, no signup.

The 33 greatest Mali football legends of all time

Ranked by 33 Legends overall rating. This is the full pool the all-time XI builder above draws from — every player carries a position, era and tier.

  1. 0190Salif KeitaCAM
  2. 0289Seydou KeitaCM
  3. 0388Frédéric KanoutéSS
  4. 0487Mahamadou DiarraCDM
  5. 0585Mohamed SissokoCDM
  6. 0684Hamari TraoréRB
  7. 0784Yves BissoumaCDM
  8. 0884Amadou HaidaraCM
  9. 0983Cheick DiabatéST
  10. 1082Cédric KantéCB
  11. 1182Cheick DoucouréCM
  12. 1282Diadié SamassékouCM
  13. 1381Adama CoulibalyCB
  14. 1481Massadio HaïdaraLB
  15. 1581Bakary SakoCAM
  16. 1680Sammy TraoréCB
  17. 1780Adama Traoré "Noss"LM
  18. 1880Moussa DjenepoLM
  19. 1980Modibo MaïgaSS
  20. 2080Mamadou DialloST
  21. 2180Mustapha YatabaréST
  22. 2279Fousseni DiawaraRB
  23. 2379Éric ChelleCB
  24. 2479Molla WaguéCB
  25. 2579Adama TambouraLB
  26. 2679Sambou YatabaréCAM
  27. 2779Kalifa CoulibalyST
  28. 2878Mahamadou SidibéGK
  29. 2978Boubakar KouyatéCB
  30. 3078Fousseni DiabatéRM
  31. 3178Abdou TraoréRM
  32. 3277Mamadou SamassaGK
  33. 3376Djigui DiarraGK

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Frequently asked questions about Mali's all-time XI

Who is the greatest Mali footballer of all time?
On 33 Legends, Salif Keita ranks as the #1 Mali player of all time with an overall rating of 90. The all-time top five: Salif Keita, Seydou Keita, Frédéric Kanouté, Mahamadou Diarra, Mohamed Sissoko.
How many legends does Mali have in the 33 Legends pool?
Every nation in 33 Legends has the same 33-player pool: 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 12 midfielders and 8 attackers.
Which Mali players are rated GOAT or Immortal?
Salif Keita headline the GOAT / Immortal tier for Mali.
Can I share my Mali all-time XI on Instagram, TikTok or X?
Yes — every saved lineup gets a sharable URL. On mobile, the share button opens the native iOS or Android share sheet.