KEITA TURNS 33 TODAY

 By Ebenezer Zor

2008: In action for Barcelona

Today marks Malian and Dalian Arebin FC midfielder Seydou Keita's 33rd birthday. The former Barcelona star who now plies his trade with Dalian Arebin FC in China is noited for both his central and defensive style of play.

During his days with Barcelona he won three La Liga Cups: 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11 two UEAF champions league titles (2008–09, 2010–11), two UEFA Super Cups: 2009, 2011,two FIFA Club World Cups: 2009, 2011, three Supercopa de Españas: 2009, 2010, 2011 and two Copa del Reys: 2008–09, 2011–12.

PROFILE
Full name     Seydou Keita
Date of birth     16 January 1980 (age 33)
Place of birth     Bamako, Mali
Playing position     Midfielder

Club information
Current club     Dalian Aerbin
Number     20

Youth career
1995–1997     Centre Salif Keita
1997–1999     Marseille

Senior career
Years                Team          APP      GLS
1999–2000     Marseille       6       ( 0)
2000–2002     Lorient         58         (1)
2002–2007     Lens           157     (19)
2007–2008     Sevilla         31         (4)
2008–2012     Barcelona   119     (16)
2012–     Dalian Aerbin       12     (4)

National
2001–                Mali            74     (20