Biography
Who is Cheick Doucouré?
Early life and career
Cheick Doucouré began his football path at the JMG Academy Bamako. He later spent a season with Real Bamako before moving to France to join Lens.
During the 2018-19 Ligue 2 season, he played 34 games for Lens. This period helped him establish himself as a regular player in professional football.
Crystal Palace career
The English club Crystal Palace signed Cheick Doucouré on 11 July 2022. He signed a contract lasting five years and earned the title of Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season.
He extended his stay with the club on 28 February 2024 by signing a new deal until 2029. Despite injuries, he has been part of squads that won the FA Cup and the UEFA Conference League.
International football
Cheick received his first call-up to the Mali national team in October 2018. He made his official debut on 17 November 2018 during a match against Gabon.
That specific game was a 1-0 victory for Mali in an Africa Cup of Nations qualification match. He has represented his home country on the international stage since that time.
Physical profile and style
Standing at 180 cm, Cheick Doucouré uses his physical presence in the midfield. He often switches between roles as a central midfielder and a defensive midfielder.
At Crystal Palace, he balances both defensive and attacking duties. Earlier in his career, he was known for playing as a lone defensive midfielder in various formations.
Birthday and age
Cheick Doucouré was born on January 8, 2000, which makes Cheick 26 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Cheick shares the date with 59 other famous people.
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