Keyliane Abdallah
Keyliane Hikram Abdallah (born 5 April 2006) is a French footballer who plays as a striker for Championnat National 3 club Marseille B.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Keyliane Hikram Abdallah | ||
| Date of birth | 5 April 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Kani-Kéli, Mayotte, France | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Marseille | ||
| Number | 42 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2013 | AJ Kani-Kéli | ||
| 2013–2021 | La Tamponnaise | ||
| 2021– | Marseille | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Marseille B | 3 | (0) |
| 2023– | Marseille | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 April 2024 | |||
Early life
Abdallah grew up in a village in the south of Mayotte. He started playing football at the age of four.[1]
Career
As a youth player, Abdallah joined the youth academy of Mayotte side AJ Kani-Kéli. In 2013, he joined the youth academy of Reunion side La Tamponnaise. In 2021, he joined the youth academy of French Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille. He helped the club win the league.[2] He was regarded as one of their most important players.[3]
Style of play
Abdallah mainly operates as a striker. He has been described as having "innate talent and unfailing determination".[4]
Personal life
Abdallah is the nephew of fellow footballer Toifilou Maoulida. He has four siblings.[1]
References
- "de Mayotte à La Commanderie via Le Tampon". lequotidien.re. 25 August 2021.
- "Keyliane Abdallah et Samir Saïd Haribou préparent la seconde partie de saison". mayottehebdo.com. 15 January 2024.
- "Keyliane Abdallah : L'étoile montante de l'Olympique de Marseille". gazeti.fr. 2 August 2023.
- "Keyliane Abdallah brille et envoie l'OM vers les sommets". gazeti.fr. 23 May 2023.