| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Madiou Konate | ||
| Date of birth | January 12, 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Dakar, Senegal | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Al Yarmouk | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–2000 | AS Douanes | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2000–2002 | Al-Ahly | 44 | (15) |
| 2002–2004 | Al-Mabarrah | 56 | (18) |
| 2004–2005 | Al Ittihad | 37 | (27) |
| 2005–2007 | Molde FK | 30 | (6) |
| 2008 | Hønefoss BK | 19 | (10) |
| 2008–2009 | Ankaraspor | 12 | (4) |
| 2009–2010 | Ankaragücü | ||
| 2010 | Hønefoss BK | 19 | (1) |
| 2011 | Al-Ittihad | 6 | (3) |
| 2011- | Al Yarmouk | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of December 15, 2008. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Madiou Konate (born 12 January 1982 in Dakar) is a Senegalese football striker who is playing for Al Yarmouk in Kuwaiti Division One.
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Konate started his career in his native Senegal at local side AS Douanes before being spotted by scouts from Al-Ahly. He joined the Al-Mabarrahn side, scoring 15 times in 44 games for his new club, before moving to outfit Al-Ittihad. In 2005 he joined Molde FK, where he is best remembered for being awarded a yellow card just ten seconds into his debut against Lillestrøm SK, and for scoring in the 4–2 cup final win the same year against the same club. In 2008 he joined Hønefoss BK.
On 5 July 2008 Konate signed a five-year-contract with Turkey Ankaraspor. The transfer fee was estimated to be around €400,000. Madiou quickly became a fan favourite, and established himself as a talented goal scorer.
His favourite position is second striker although he has played as winger or as an attacking midfielder. He is well known for his pace.