Malian Footballers
Retained List tracks 4 Malian footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £115,000. Boubacar Traoré currently leads as the highest-paid Malian player at £55,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boubacar Traoré | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Midfielder | 25 | June 2027 | £55,000 |
| 2 | Cheick Doucouré | Crystal Palace | Midfielder | 26 | June 2027 | £47,000 |
| 3 | Ismaila Coulibaly | Free Agent | Midfielder | 25 | June 2024 | £13,000 |
| 4 | Mamadou Sangare | Brentford | Midfielder | — | June 2031 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Malian footballer?
Boubacar Traoré is the highest-paid Malian footballer on Retained List, earning £55,000 per week at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
How many Malian players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 4 senior Malian footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Malian players?
The 4 Malian players in our database earn a combined £115,000 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £5,980,000.
Which clubs employ the most Malian players?
Club concentration varies by league and recruitment cycle. Filter the contract tracker by club, or scan the table above for the most common employers of Malian players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Malian players?
Players are tagged by the nationality recorded on their primary registration. Dual-national players appear under the nationality used by their senior international career, where applicable.