Sacko Konate
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | October 13, 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bellevue Athletic FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Marly La Ville ES | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | Whatcom Orcas | 16 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Sporting International FC | ||
| 2023 | Altitude FC | 13 | (1) |
| 2024 | Michigan Stars FC | 12 | (1) |
| 2025 | TSS FC Rovers | 2 | (0) |
| 2025– | Bellevue Athletic FC | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of June 27, 2025 | |||
Sacko Konate (born October 13, 1998) is an American soccer player who plays for Bellevue Athletic FC in the United Premier Soccer League.
Early life
[edit]Konate was born in the United States, but raised in Paris, France, where he played youth soccer with Marly La Ville ES.[1]
College career
[edit]In 2021, Konate attended Whatcom Community College, where he played for the men's soccer team.[2]
Club career
[edit]In 2021, Konate began playing with Sporting International FC.[3] In 2022, he attended pre-season training camp with Colorado Rapids 2.[1]
In 2023, he played with Altitude FC in League1 British Columbia.[1]
In March 2024, he signed with Michigan Stars FC in the National Independent Soccer Association.[4][5] On April 2, 2024, he scored the winning goal in a 2-0 victory over Minnesota United FC 2 of MLS Next Pro in the 2024 U.S. Open Cup.[6] At the end of the season, he was named a league Second Team All-Star.[7]
In 2025, Konate played with TSS FC Rovers in League1 British Columbia.[8]
Later in 2025, he joined Bellevue Athletic FC in the United Premier Soccer League.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Konate is the younger brother of Guinea national football team player Mory Konaté.[10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c @altitudefc.ca; (February 16, 2023). "We're pleased to announce the signing of Sacko Konate" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Sacko Konate Whatcom stats". Northwest Athletic Conference.
- ^ "We are super thrilled having Sacko Konate for another Season at Sporting". Sporting International FC. Facebook. March 29, 2022.
- ^ @michiganstarsfootballclub; (March 11, 2024). "Excited to announce our new center back Sacko Konate to the 2024 Michigan Stars FC" – via Instagram.
- ^ Taylor, Josh (December 18, 2024). "Michigan Stars FC 2024 Season Recap". NISA today FC Podcast.
- ^ Zgoda, Jerry (April 2, 2024). "Michigan Stars send MNUFC2 home from U.S. Open Cup in shutout". Minnesota Star Tribune.
- ^ "NISA Announces 2024 Best XI Honors". National Independent Soccer Association. January 24, 2025.
- ^ "Sacko Konate L1BC Stats". League1 British Columbia.
- ^ Race, Adam (May 14, 2025). "Bellevue Athletic Win Eastside Derby 2-1 Against United Sports FC". Bellevue Athletic FC.
- ^ Diallo, Pathé (June 4, 2024). "Mory Konaté et Sacko Konaté : Une même famille, un même maillot du Syli !" [Mory Konaté et Sacko Konaté: One familt, one Syli jersey!]. Sport Guineen (in French).
- ^ "États-Unis : à la découverte de Sacko Konaté jeune frère de Mory Konaté" [United States: Discovering Sacko Konaté, younger brother of Mory Konaté]. Espace Foot Guinee (in French).
External links
[edit]- Sacko Konate at NISA