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Full name
  
Muhamed Keita

2006–2008
  
Stromsgodset

Weight
  
71 kg

Place of birth
  
Banjul, Gambia

Name
  
Muhamed Keita

Current team
  
Stromsgodset IF

Playing position
  
Forward

Role
  
Footballer

Position
  
Forward

Number
  
77

Height
  
1.72 m


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Date of birth
  
(1990-09-02) 2 September 1990 (age 25)

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Muhamed Keita (born 2 September 1990 in Banjul, Gambia) is a Norwegian footballer of Gambian ancestry, currently playing for New York Red Bulls.

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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 clubs 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. Keita's progress caught the eye of Parma, and he attended trials with the Italian club in January 2009. 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 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. 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. On 3 March 2015, Keita scored in a 5-1 victory over Znicz Pruszków in a Polish Cup match. On 4 April 2015, Keita opened the scoring for Lech in a 2-1 victory over GKS Bełchatów. 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. On 25 July 2015, Keita made his debut for Stabæk in a 2-2 draw with FK Haugesund. 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. On 23 September Keita continued his scoring form for Stabæk, scoring his teams opening goal in a 3-2 loss to BK Rosenborg in the Norwegian Cup semi-finals. 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. 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 of 2016, Keita returned to Strømsgodset on loan from Lech Poznań. 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. On 4 July 2016 Keita opened the scoring for his club in a 4-2 victory over Aalesund. Keita contributed with a game winning goal the next matchday to help Godset to a 1-0 victory over Viking. 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. 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.

Return to Stabæk

On 17 August of 2016 it was announced that Keita would be returning on loan to Stabæk as the club was embroiled in a relegation battle. 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. On 18 September Keita scored another goal to lead Stabæk to a 1-0 victory over Odd. On 16 October Keita scored from the penalty spot to help Stabæk gain a valuable point in a 1-1 draw against Vålerenga.

Vålerenga

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

New York Red Bulls

On 28 July 2017 Keita signed with Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls. On 2 September 2017, Keita made his debut for New York appearing in a 2-2 draw at FC Dallas.

Career statistics

As of 17 September 2017.

Club

Strømsgodset
  • Tippeligaen (1): 2013
  • Norwegian Football Cup (1): 2010
  • Lech Poznań
  • Ekstraklasa (1): 2014-15
  • References

    Muhamed Keita Wikipedia