This is Ibrahima Konaté: age, which teams he's played for, how tall he is and how much he costs

Real Madrid's activity in the transfer market has led the white team to set its sights on a center-back who would fit perfectly in the first team: the Frenchman Ibrahima Konaté. The Liverpool footballer is one of the most talked-about names to strengthen Xabi Alonso's squad, but it remains to be seen how and when he will arrive in Santiago Bernabéu locker room.

Who is Ibrahima Konaté?

Ibrahima Konaté is a French center-back who stands 6 ft. 4 in. tall (1.94 meters), a Liverpool player, and is 26 years old: he was born on May 25, 1998. Although he holds French nationality, the red footballer has African heritage: his family has roots in West Africa, especially concentrated in Mali. In fact, his parents were born in that country and moved to Paris before Konaté was born, seeking a better life.

Ibrahima Konaté has never hidden his faith. Just like several Real Madrid players, Liverpool's number "5" is a devout Muslim: he has made the pilgrimage to Mecca, as can be seen on his social media. He is not married nor does he have any known relationships despite being 26 years old: he considers that, right now, his priority is to devote himself to living his faith and perfecting his football skills.

He has seven siblings, being the second youngest in his family: among them stands out Karim Konaté, born on March 21, 2004. Instead of adopting French nationality, Karim decided to register as Ivorian to play for the national team of their parents' country of origin. Right now, that brother of Ibrahima Konaté is a forward at Austrian Red Bull Salzburg.

Which teams has Ibrahima Konaté played for?

The French center-back began his career in the youth ranks of Paris FC. His strong performance in the capital's squad soon led to his arrival at Sochaux U-19. He stayed at that club from the 14/15 season, when he completed his transfer from Paris FC, until the 17/18 season.

With the arrival of summer 2017, Ibrahima Konaté left France behind to embark on a completely new football adventure: the Austrian Bundesliga. In the same team where his younger brother Karim now plays, RB Leipzig, the French center-back began to gain recognition and attention from the European football elite.

For four years, Konaté showed his football skills both in Austria and in the top continental competitions. His progress convinced Liverpool, which started the 21/22 season with the French defender under Jürgen Klopp: the redpaid €40 million to secure his signing.

What is his track record with the French national team?

Just as he was establishing himself as a footballer in the youth ranks of Paris FC, Ibrahima Konaté received a draft from the French national team. The center-back quickly rose through the youth levels of the FFF until reaching the senior level in 2022: he wears the number "15" jersey.

What is his market value?

Ibrahima Konaté appears to be a declared target for Real Madrid in the transfer market of the European football elite. The player is under contract with Liverpool until the summer of 2026, which is why the executives led by Florentino Pérez are trying to secure his signing now.

The current market value of Liverpool's number "5" red stands at €60 million, the highest figure in his history so far. Based on that number, Liverpool has set an asking price for the defender of €50 million... which would reflect his complex contractual situation.

That €60 million is his highest value to date. The second highest valuation Ibrahima Konaté has received in his entire career is €45 million. That price was set when he established himself as one of the best footballers at RB Leipzig, during the 18/19 season.

His main sponsor is Nike. He is represented by the agency CAA Stellar.