Mali: best players & XI 2026/27
26 Mali players across Golazo's league packs · updated 2026-09-27
The strongest Mali players of the 2026/27 season by Golazo rating, and the best Mali XI they make in a 4-3-3. This is a ratings ranking of every Mali player in Golazo's league packs — not an official call-up.
Best Mali XI
Team strength 72.4
The highest-rated player who fits each slot of a 4-3-3.
Top 26 Mali players by rating
Goalkeepers (2)
| Player | Positions | Age | Club | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oumar Pona | GK | 20 | Angers | 66 |
| Lassine Diarra | GK | 23 | Lyon | 65 |
Defenders (6)
| Player | Positions | Age | Club | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamari Traoré | RB | 34 | Paris FC | 77 |
| Ousmane Camara | CB · CDM | 23 | Angers | 77 |
| Kiki Kouyaté | RB · CB | 29 | Al-Khaleej | 75 |
| Ousmane Diakité | CB · CDM | 26 | West Bromwich Albion | 72 |
| Mamadou Fofana | CB | 28 | New England Revolution | 72 |
| Souleymane Sagnan | CB | 21 | Lens | 64 |
Midfielders (11)
| Player | Positions | Age | Club | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheick Doucouré | CDM | 26 | Crystal Palace | 79 |
| Amadou Haidara | CDM | 28 | Lens | 79 |
| Mamadou Sangaré | CDM · CAM | 24 | Brentford | 78 |
| Kamory Doumbia | CAM | 23 | Brest | 78 |
| Aliou Dieng | CDM | 28 | Valencia | 77 |
| Lassana Coulibaly | CDM | 30 | Lecce | 75 |
| Mahamadou Doumbia | CDM | 22 | Al-Ittihad | 74 |
| Boubacar Traoré | CDM | 25 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 73 |
| Diadié Samassékou | CDM | 30 | Houston Dynamo | 73 |
| Baye Coulibaly | CM | 20 | Charlotte FC | 72 |
| Mamady Diambou | CDM | 23 | Brest | 70 |
Forwards (7)
| Player | Positions | Age | Club | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lassine Sinayoko | ST · RW | 26 | Paris FC | 77 |
| El Bilal Touré | ST · LW | 24 | Parma | 76 |
| Moussa Sylla | ST · RW | 26 | Schalke 04 | 72 |
| Mamadou Doumbia | ST | 20 | Watford | 70 |
| Moussa Yeo | ST · RW · CAM | 22 | Swansea City | 69 |
| Aboubacar Diakité | ST | 19 | Al-Hazem | 65 |
| Ndjicoura Bomba | ST | 18 | Bayer Leverkusen | 61 |
Mali quiz: who is rated higher?
1/7 · 0 ✓Squads, ratings and stats for the 2026/27 season, refreshed after the summer transfer window · last update 2026-09-27.
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Mali players FAQ
Who is the best Mali player in 2026/27?
By Golazo rating, Cheick Doucouré (79, Crystal Palace), followed by Amadou Haidara (79) and Mamadou Sangaré (78).
Is this the official Mali national team squad?
No. It ranks every Mali player in Golazo's league packs (26 players) by rating, to show the strongest possible Mali XI — not a manager's call-up.
Which clubs have the most Mali players here?
Lens (2), Brest (2), Paris FC (2).
Can I draft Mali players?
Yes, in the Golazo app: build your XI from real squads, play a season and climb the divisions.
Football games
Draft Simulator
Spin a club, pick a player, fill your XI.
Team Generator
Spin a random club, a random player or a random XI.
Higher or Lower
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Derby
Club clash — survive all 15.
Player Rank
Where does each player rank highest?
Club Rank
Where does each club rank highest?
Clubdle
Guess the hidden club — every try reveals clues.
Blind Draft
Build your XI — ratings hidden.
