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Mustapha Yatabaré

{{short description|Malian footballer (born 1986)}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}}

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Mustapha Yatabaré

| image = Mustapha Yatabaré 2 (cropped).jpg

| caption = Yatabaré with Guingamp in 2014

| fullname = Mustapha Yatabaré{{cite web |url=https://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageID=30&kisiID=1727532 |title=Mustapha Yatabaré |publisher=Turkish Football Federation |access-date=8 January 2020 |language=tr}}

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|1|26|df=yes}}{{cite web |title=Mustapha Yatabaré |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/122006/mustapha-yatabare |website=ESPN |access-date=7 July 2023 |language=en}}

| birth_place = Beauvais, France

| height = 1.86 m

| position = Forward

| currentclub = Gençlerbirliği

| clubnumber = 9

| youthyears1 = 2004–2005

| youthclubs1 = AS Beauvais

| youthyears2 = 2005–2006

| youthclubs2 = Amiens

| years1 = 2006–2008

| clubs1 = Villemomble Sports

| caps1 = 53

| goals1 = 19

| years2 = 2008–2010

| clubs2 = Clermont

| caps2 = 49

| goals2 = 14

| years3 = 2010–2011

| clubs3 = Boulogne

| caps3 = 47

| goals3 = 3

| years4 = 2011–2014

| clubs4 = Guingamp

| caps4 = 90

| goals4 = 33

| years5 = 2014–2016

| clubs5 = Trabzonspor

| caps5 = 15

| goals5 = 1

| years6 = 2015–2016

| clubs6 = → Montpellier (loan)

| caps6 = 28

| goals6 = 4

| years7 = 2016–2017

| clubs7 = Karabükspor

| caps7 = 41

| goals7 = 12

| years8 = 2018–2019

| clubs8 = Konyaspor

| caps8 = 34

| goals8 = 5

| years9 = 2019–2023

| clubs9 = Sivasspor

| caps9 = 122

| goals9 = 39

| years10 = 2023–

| clubs10 = Gençlerbirliği

| caps10 = 39

| goals10 = 6

| nationalyears1 = 2009–2017

| nationalteam1 = Mali

| nationalcaps1 = 35

| nationalgoals1 = 7

| club-update = 17 January 2025 (UTC)

| ntupdate = 20:59, 26 May 2022 (UTC)

}}

Mustapha Yatabaré (born 26 January 1986) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for {{Turkish football updater|Gençlerbirliği}} club Gençlerbirliği. Born in France, he played for the Mali national team.

Club career

Yatabaré was born in the French town of Beauvais, and began his career at his hometown club AS Beauvais. He stayed at the club until 2005, before signing for Amiens SC, to be part of the youth system. In 2006, he joined Championnat National side Villemomble Sports, scoring eight goals in 25 appearances, before earning a move to Ligue 2 side Clermont Foot in 2008.

=Boulogne=

Yatabaré moved to Ligue 1 side US Boulogne in January 2010. They were relegated at the end of the season.

=Guingamp=

During the summer of 2011, Yatabaré moved to the Ligue 2 side En Avant de Guingamp. He did not score in his first season.

At the beginning of the 2012–13 season, he scored eight goals within the ten first games, including successive goals from the sixth to the tenth game. He finished that season as the Ligue 2 top scorer, with 23 goals, and contributed six assists.{{cite web |url=http://www.ligue1.com/ligue2/classementButeurs#sai=81&journee1=1&journee2=38&cat=G&poste=Tous |title=OFFICIAL TOP SCORER CHART |publisher=Ligue 1 |access-date=3 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508171835/http://www.ligue1.com/ligue2/classementButeurs#sai=81&journee1=1&journee2=38&cat=G&poste=Tous |archive-date=8 May 2017 |url-status=dead }} His goal-scoring exploits helped earn the Briton club promotion back into Ligue 1 after two years in the second division.{{cite web|url=http://www.ligue1.com/ligue1/article/monaco-clinch-title-nantes-and-guingamp-promoted.htm |title=MONACO CLINCH TITLE, NANTES AND GUINGAMP PROMOTED |publisher=Ligue 1 |date=18 May 2013 |access-date=3 May 2014 }}

Yatabaré scored his first goal of the 2013–14 Ligue 1 season on the opening day of the campaign, but it came in a losing effort as Guingamp fell 3–1 to Marseille.{{cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1520105/dimitri-payet-double-marseille-beat-guingamp?cc=5901 |title=Payet brace as Marseille beat Guingamp |publisher=ESPNFC |date=11 August 2013 |access-date=3 May 2014 }} He scored his sixth league goal on 25 January 2014 in Guingamp's 1–1 draw with reigning champions PSG.{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/match/109732/ea-guingamp-vs-paris-saint-germain/report |title=Guingamp 1-1 Paris Saint-Germain: Late Alex goal lets Parisiens limp to draw |publisher=Goal |date=25 January 2014 |access-date=3 May 2014 }}

In the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France on 26 March 2014, Yatabaré scored both goals in Guingamp's 2–0 victory over AS Cannes.{{cite web|url=http://www.ligue1.com/autresCompetitions/coupeFrance/feuille_match/78721 |title=AS Cannes 0-2 EA Guingamp |publisher=Ligue 1 |date=26 March 2014 |access-date=3 May 2014 |language=fr }} On 16 April, Yatabaré scored twice against AS Monaco in the semi-finals of the Coupe de France as Guingamp won 3–1 in extra time to reach the final.{{cite news|title=Coupe de France: Guingamp beat Monaco 3-1 AET to reach final|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/29147/9268871/coupe-de-france-guingamp-beat-monaco-3-1-aet-to-reach-final|access-date=18 April 2014|newspaper=Sky Sports News|date=17 April 2014}} In the final on 3 May, Yatabaré scored in the first minute of the second half, as Guingamp won 2–0 against Rennes.{{cite web|url=http://www.ligue1.com/autresCompetitions/article/guingamp-beat-rennes-to-lift-coupe-de-france.htm |title=GUINGAMP BEAT RENNES TO LIFT COUPE DE FRANCE |publisher=Ligue 1 |date=3 May 2014 |access-date=3 May 2014 }} He headed in a cross from Steeven Langil for his eighth goal of the Coupe de France campaign, securing Guingamp's second Coupe de France championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/05/03/4096066/guingamp-easily-beats-rennes-2.html |title=Guingamp easily beats Rennes 2-0 to win French Cup |publisher=Miami Herald |date=3 May 2014 |access-date=3 May 2014 }}

On 2 August 2014, in the Trophée des Champions against Paris Saint-Germain at the Workers Stadium in Beijing, Yatabaré took a penalty in the 32nd minute after Claudio Beauvue had been fouled by Marquinhos. It was saved by Salvatore Sirigu and Guingamp lost 2–0.{{cite news|title=Paris Saint-Germain beat Guingamp to win the Trophee des Champions|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11800/9404373/paris-saint-germain-beat-guingamp-to-win-the-trophee-des-champions|access-date=9 August 2014|work=Sky Sports News|date=2 August 2014}}

=Trabzonspor=

On 1 September 2014, Yatabaré signed for Süper Lig side Trabzonspor on a three-year deal. The transfer fee paid to Guingamp was reported as €2.5 million.{{cite news|title=Trabzonspor, Yatabare, Waris ve Papadopoulos'u da aldı|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/trabzonspor-yatabare-waris-ve-papadopoulos-u-da-aldi-27120358|access-date=1 September 2017|work=Hürriyet|date=1 September 2014|language=tr}}{{cite web|title=Yatabare'den Trabzon'a 3 yıllık imza|url=http://www.goal.com/tr/news/453/transfer-dosyası/2014/09/01/5076991/yatabareden-trabzona-3-yıllık-imza|website=Goal|access-date=1 September 2017|date=1 September 2014|language=tr}}

=Montpellier=

After one season in Turkey, Yatabaré signed for Ligue 1 side Montpellier on a season-long loan deal, while Montpellier was given an option to sign him permanently.{{cite news|title=Mustapha Yatabaré officiellement prêté à Montpellier|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Mustapha-yatabare-officiellement-prete-a-montpellier/586403|access-date=1 September 2017|work=L'Équipe|date=30 August 2015|language=fr}}

=Sivasspor=

On 24 July 2019, Yatabaré left Konyaspor and signed a two-year contract with fellow Süper Lig club Sivasspor.{{cite web|title=Mustapha Yatabare Demir Grup Sivasspor´umuzda|url=http://www.sivasspor.org.tr/tr/haber-2978-mustapha-yatabare-demir-grup-sivasspor-umuzda.html|access-date=24 July 2019|website=Sivasspor|date=24 July 2019|language=tr}}

On 18 May 2021, Yatabaré extended his contract with Sivasspor for a further two years until the end of the 2022–23 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.sivasspor.org.tr/mustapha-yatabare-ile-2-yil-daha/|title=Mustapha Yatabare İle 2 Yıl Daha|publisher=Sivasspor|accessdate=11 January 2024|language=Turkish|date=18 May 2021}}

On 26 May 2022, Yatabaré started in the final of the Turkish Cup against Kayserispor. Sivasspor won 3–2 after extra time for their first Turkish Cup title.{{cite news |title= 60. Ziraat Türkiye Kupası Demir Grup Sivasspor'un |url= https://tff.org/default.aspx?pageID=267&ftxtID=37763 |website=Turkish Football Federation |date= 26 May 2022 |access-date= 26 May 2022 |language= tr}} He finished the season as the club's top scorer with 12 goals.{{cite web|url=https://www.cameroonconcordnews.com/football-clinton-njie-joins-turkish-super-lig-side-sivasspor-on-free-transfer/|title=Clinton N’Jie joins Turkish Super Lig side Sivasspor on free transfer|website=Cameroon Concord News|date=30 July 2022|accessdate=11 January 2024}}

He left the club on 1 July 2023 when his contract expired.{{cite web|url=https://genclerbirligi.org.tr/mustapha-yatabare-genclerbirligimizde/|title=MUSTAPHA YATABARE GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ’MİZDE|publisher=Gençlerbirliği|date=14 July 2023|accessdate=11 January 2024|language=Turkish}}

=Gençlerbirliği=

On 14 July 2023, Yatabaré joined Gençlerbirliği on an initial one-year deal with the club having an option to extend his contract for a further two seasons.

International career

In November 2008, Yatabaré earned himself a call-up to the Mali national football team, following his impressive club displays. He made his international debut on 19 November 2008 against Algeria in Rouen, with the score finishing 1–1.[http://www.malifootball.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=577:mustapha-yatabare-attaquant-des-aigles-du-mali-l-le-mali-cest-mon-pays-et-je-suis-tres-fier-de-le-representer-r-&catid=25:interviews&Itemid=56 Yatabaré makes Mali debut] On 10 January 2010, in the opening game of the 2010 African Cup of Nations, he scored a dramatic equaliser, as Mali came from 0–4 down to draw 4–4 with Angola.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/8450491.stm|title=Angola 4–4 Mali |date=10 January 2010|work=BBC Sport|access-date=10 January 2010}} He also made the squad for the 2012 tournament, helping the team reach the semi-finals and third place.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/16334709 |title=Giresse unveils Mali squad for Africa Cup of Nations |publisher=BBC Sport |date=11 January 2012 |access-date=3 May 2014 }}

Personal life

Yatabaré was born in France to a Malian father and Senegalese mother.{{Cite web|url=https://caen.maville.com/actu/actudet_-Football-Sambou-Yatabare-les-promesses-de-l-ombre-_spo-585940_actu.Htm|title=Football : Sambou Yatabaré, les promesses de l'ombre|website=caen.maville.com}} He holds both French and Malian nationalities.{{Cite web |title=Mustapha YATABARE - |url=https://www.unfp.org/joueur/mustapha-yatabare-16047/ |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=www.unfp.org}} His younger brother, Sambou, is also a professional footballer.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/30623267|title=2015 Nations Cup: Modibo Maiga recalled to Mali squad|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 December 2014}}

Career statistics

=Club=

{{updated|match played 24 April 2023}}

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"

|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

rowspan="2"|Club

!rowspan="2"|Season

!colspan="3"|League

!colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes Coupe de France, Turkish Cup}}

!colspan="2"|League cup{{efn|Includes Coupe de la Ligue}}

!colspan="2"|Europe

!colspan="2"|Other

!colspan="2"|Total

DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
rowspan="3"|Clermont

|2008–09

|Ligue 2

|31

90000colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–319
2009–10

|Ligue 2

|18

50020colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–185
colspan="2"|Total

!49

140020colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–5114
rowspan="3"|Boulogne

|2009–10

|Ligue 1

|17

24000colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–212
2010–11

|Ligue 2

|30

12210colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–333
colspan="2"|Total

!47

36210colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–545
rowspan="5"|Guingamp

|2011–12

|Ligue 2

|20

01000colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–210
2012–13

|Ligue 2

|35

221010colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–3722
2013–14

|Ligue 1

|31

116811colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–3820
2014–15

|Ligue 1

|4

00000colspan="2"|–1{{efn|Appearance in Trophée des Champions}}050
colspan="2"|Total

!90

338821colspan="2"|–1010142
Trabzonspor

|2014–15

|Süper Lig

|15

143colspan="2"|–6{{efn|name=UEL}}1colspan="2"|–255
Montpellier (loan)

|2015–16

|Ligue 1

|28

42110colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–315
rowspan="3"|Kardemir Karabükspor

|2016–17

|Süper Lig

|26

600colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–266
2018–19

|Süper Lig

|15

600colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–156
colspan="2"|Total

!41

1200colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–4112
rowspan="3"|Konyaspor

|2017–18

|Süper Lig

|5

010colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–60
2018–19

|Süper Lig

|29

500colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–295
colspan="2"|Total

!34

510colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–355
rowspan="5"|Sivasspor

|2019–20

|Süper Lig

|31

1341colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–colspan="2"|–3514
2020–21

|Süper Lig

|31

1021colspan="2"|–5{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in UEFA Europa League}}1colspan="2"|–3812
2021–22

|Süper Lig

|32

1032colspan="2"|–6{{efn|Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League}}0colspan="2"|–4112
2022–23

|Süper Lig

|24

613colspan="2"|–8{{efn|Two appearances in UEFA Europa League, six appearances and three goals in UEFA Europa Conference League}}31{{efn|Appearance in Turkish Super Cup}}03412
colspan="2"|Total

!118

39107colspan="2"|–1941014850
colspan="3"|Career total

!422

11131216125520486138

{{notelist}}

=International=

:Scores and results list Mali's goal tally first.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/mustapha-yatabare/37628/|title=M. Yatabaré|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=12 December 2016}}

class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
GoalDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.11 February 2009Parc des Cosmonautes, Bois-Guillaume, France{{fb|ANG}}align=center | 2–0align=center | 4–0Friendly
2.30 December 2009Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar{{fb|IRN}}align=center | 1–1align=center | 2–1Friendly
3.10 January 2010Estádio 11 de Novembro, Luanda, Angola{{fb|ANG}}align=center | 4–4align=center | 4–42010 Africa Cup of Nations
4.15 October 2014Stade du 26 Mars, Bamako, Mali{{fb|ETH}}align=center | 2–2align=center | 2–32015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
5.19 November 2014Stade du 26 Mars, Bamako, Mali{{fb|ALG}}align=center | 2–0align=center | 2–02015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
6.28 March 2016Estadio de Malabo, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea{{fb|EQG}}align=center | 1–0align=center | 1–02017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
7.7 January 2017Stade de Marrakech, Marrakesh, Morocco{{fb|BFA}}align=center | 1–2align=center | 1–2Friendly

Honours

Guingamp

  • Coupe de France: 2013–14{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2050480-guingamp-upset-neighbours-rennes-by-lifting-the-2014-coupe-de-france|title=Guingamp Upset Neighbours Rennes by Lifting the 2014 Coupe De France|website=Bleacher Report|date=3 May 2014|access-date=5 December 2019}}

Sivasspor

Mali

  • Africa Cup of Nations bronze: 2012{{cite web| url = https://www.goal.com/en/news/815/2013-africa-cup-of-nations/2012/01/12/2843550/mali-coach-alain-giresse-names-final-2012-africa-cup-of| title = Mali name final 2012 Afcon squad {{!}} Goal.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://africanfootball.com/tournament-matches/25/2012-Africa-Cup-of-Nations/|title = 2012 Africa Cup of Nations matches}}

Individual

  • Ligue 2 UNFP Team of the Year: 2012–13{{cite web |title=Palmarès |url=https://www.tropheesunfp.com/palmares/ |website=Trophées UNFP du Football |access-date=6 August 2019 |language=fr}}
  • Ligue 2 Top scorer: 2012–13{{cite web|url=https://www.lfp.fr/ligue2/classementButeurs#sai=81&journee1=1&journee2=38&cat=G&poste=Tous|title=CLASSEMENT OFFICIEL DES BUTEURS|website=LFP|access-date=5 December 2019|language=fr}}

References

{{Reflist}}

External links

{{Commons category}}

  • [http://www.footmercato.net/Mustapha-Yatabare-25075_j.html Profile] at Foot Mercato
  • {{Lequipe|27285}}
  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20081007031027/http://www.sport24.com/football/ligue-2/clubs-ligue-2/clermont__1/mustapha-yatabare/ Profile] at Sport 24 (archived 7 October 2008)
  • [http://www.malifootball.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=577:mustapha-yatabare-attaquant-des-aigles-du-mali-l-le-mali-cest-mon-pays-et-je-suis-tres-fier-de-le-representer-r-&catid=25:interviews&Itemid=56 Interview with Yatabaré] {{in lang|fr}}
  • {{ESPN FC|122130}}
  • {{Mackolik player|48858}}

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