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
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
In 2021, Konate attended Whatcom Community College, where he played for the men's soccer team.[2]
Club career
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
Konate is the younger brother of Guinea national football team player Mory Konaté.[10][11]
References
- ^ 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
- Sacko Konate at NISA