About Seydou Keita

Seydou Keita (born 16 January 1980) is a Malian footballer. A versatile midfielder, he can operate as both a central or defensive midfielder.

He most notably played for Lens (five seasons) and Barcelona (four), winning 14 titles with the latter club after signing in 2008. He started his professional career with Marseille.

Keita represented Mali since the age of 18, appearing in seven Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and winning 102 caps. He also held a French passport.