Ousmane Soumah

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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1973|10|6|df=y}}

|birth_place = Conakry, Guinea

|height = 1.70 m

|position = Striker

|years1 = 1992–2002

|clubs1 = Bastia

|caps1 = 43

|goals1 = 5

|years2 = 1998–1999

|clubs2 = → Lorient (loan)

|caps2 = 13

|goals2 = 2

|years3 = 2002–2004

|clubs3 = Al Wakrah

|goals3 = 12

|years4 = 2005–2007

|clubs4 = CA Bastia

|caps4 = 20

|goals4 = 0

|nationalyears1 = 1994–2000

|nationalteam1 = Guinea

|nationalcaps1 = 10

|nationalgoals1 = 2

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Ousmane Soumah (born 6 October 1973) is a Guinean former footballer who played as a striker.

Early life

Soumah was born on 6 October 1973 in Conakry, Guinea.{{Cite web|url=https://www.corsefootball.fr/accueil/journaux-magazines/98-99-sc-bastia/|title=LE SACRIFICE D'OUSMANE SOUMAH|publisher=corsefootball.fr}}

Career

Soumah started his career with French side Bastia. He helped the club win the 1997 UEFA Intertoto Cup.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sofoot.com/articles/les-50-joueurs-qui-ont-ecrit-lhistoire-du-sporting-bastia-50e-au-25e-top-sc#slide-48|title=Les 50 joueurs qui ont écrit l’histoire du Sporting Bastia (du 50e au 25e)|publisher=sofoot.com}} In 2002, he signed for Qatari side Al Wakrah.{{cn|date=May 2024}} In 2005, he signed for French side CA Bastia.{{cn|date=May 2024}}

Style of play

Soumah mainly operated as a striker. He was known for his dribbling ability.{{Cite web|url=https://www.letelegramme.fr/ar/viewarticle1024.php?aaaammjj=19990528&article=19990528-5755425&type=ar|title=Ousmane Soumah le magicien africain|publisher=letelegramme.fr}}