Souleymane Doukara was born on 29 September 1991 and is a professional footballer who plays as a striker or a winger for Cypriot club Magusa Turk Gucu and the Mauritania national team.
12 Facts About Souleymane Doukara
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Souleymane Doukara's form earned him a trial spell at Grasshopper Club Zurich in the Swiss Super League but he was unable to earn a contract.
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Souleymane Doukara primarily served as a back-up to Argentine international's Gonzalo Bergessio and Maxi Lopez, though he made 12 Serie A appearances in his maiden top flight season.
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Souleymane Doukara failed to score for the Sicilian outfit in his debut season at the club.
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On 31 March 2016, Souleymane Doukara was banned for eight matches after biting Fernando Amorebieta during Leeds' home game with Fulham on 23 February 2016.
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Souleymane Doukara made his first start of the season for Leeds on 23 August 2016, starting in Leeds' League Cup fixture against Luton Town.
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Souleymane Doukara scored 6 goals in his first 13 games for the club.
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In January 2023, Souleymane Doukara returned to Turkey to join Genclerbirligi on an eighteen-month contract, following a spell in Greece with Levadiakos.
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Souleymane Doukara was born in France and is of Senegalese and Mauritanian descent.
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Souleymane Doukara was called up to represent the Mauritania national team for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Souleymane Doukara plays as a striker but he can play as a winger.
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Souleymane Doukara revealed in a 2013 interview that his favourite player was Nicolas Anelka due to his style of play.