About Kalidou Sidibé

Kalidou Sidibé (born 28 January 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Russian Premier League club Akhmat Grozny. Born in France, Sidibé represents the Mali national team.

Sidibé was a youth product of various clubs in Paris, before moving to Toulouse in 2017. He made his professional debut with Toulouse in a 1–0 Coupe de la Ligue loss to Lorient on 31 October 2018.

On 23 August 2021, Sidibé moved on a season-long loan to Quevilly-Rouen. On 13 August 2022, he returned to Quevilly-Rouen on a two-year contract.

On 21 August 2023, Sidibé joined Guingamp on a three-year contract.

On 29 June 2026, Sidibé signed a three-year contract with Akhmat Grozny in Russia.

Sidibé was born in France and is of Malian descent, holding dual French and Malian citizenship. He was called up to the Mali national team for a set of friendlies in June 2025.