KOULIBALY

Koulibaly is a citizen of both Senegal and France. In May 2019, it was announced that Koulibaly was named as an honorary citizen of Naples. In April 2015, he was previously named as an honorary citizen of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges. He is so popular in Naples that an entrepreneur created a pizza after him and Koulibaly himself has spoken of his fondness for the city. He is a Muslim and stated that his name derives from the Quran. In addition to French and Pulaar, Koulibaly speaks English, and Italian. Throughout his time at Napoli, Koulibaly spoke out about racism in Italian football. In October 2019, Koulibaly called on the Italian football authorities to tackle racism by giving offenders a lifetime ban from entering the stadium. He had previously criticised the Italian football authorities for…

Personal life and views Family, religion, and cultural identity Kalidou Koulibaly was born on 20 June 1991 in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges , France , to Senegalese parents who immigrated to the country. [80] His father initially worked as a lumberjack in France after arriving from Senegal , contributing to the family's integration into French society while maintaining ties to their African heritage. [11] Koulibaly has spoken of building a pediatric clinic in the Senegalese village where his parents were born and married, reflecting his commitment to his ancestral roots. [134] He is married to Charline Oudenot, with whom he has two children: a son named Seni, born during his time at Napoli in 2019, and a daughter named Nessa. [135] [136] The family speaks French at home, with the children learning …