Mohamed Katia Kouyaté (born 9 September 2003) is an English footballer who plays as a left winger and centre forward for EFL League Two club Barrow.
Career
Born in Manchester, Kouyaté joined Everton at the age of 8.[2] He signed his first professional contract in September 2020.[3] In September 2022, he signed a new two-year contract with the club.[4] He scored his first senior goal in July 2023 in a friendly match.[5]
After leaving Everton, he signed a three-year contract with Barrow in June 2024.[6][2] He thanked the club for showing "faith" and "confidence" in him.[7]
Playing style
Kouyaté plays as a left winger and centre forward.[1] Upon signing for Barrow in June 2024, he described himself by saying "I play anywhere across the front three but predominantly on the left or down the middle. I’m a quick and direct player who likes to take people on one versus one, I like to make things happen and I like to get myself on the scoreboard".[6] He has also been praised for his "naturally impressive physique, lightning speed and awe-inspiring power".[8]
Personal life
Kouyaté is of Ivorian descent.[1]
Career statistics
- As of match played 1 January 2025[9]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Everton U21 | 2021–22 | — | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2022–23 | — | — | — | 5[a] | 0 | 5 | 0 | |||||
| 2023–24 | — | — | — | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Total | — | — | — | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |||||
| Barrow | 2024–25[10] | League Two | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Career total | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 31 | 0 | ||
- ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
References
- ^ a b c d "Katia Kouyaté". worldfootball.net.
- ^ a b "Katia Kouyate: Barrow sign ex-Everton forward on three-year deal". BBC Sport. 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Attacker Kouyate Signs First Everton Pro Deal". www.evertonfc.com.
- ^ "Everton striker Katia Kouyate delighted penning new deal". OneFootball. 8 June 2024.
- ^ Jones, Matt C. (15 July 2023). "Katia Kouyate reflects on Everton goal with emotional message to family". Liverpool Echo.
- ^ a b "Katia Kouyate signs for Barrow". www.barrowafc.com.
- ^ "Barrow AFC new boy Katia Kouyate eager to repay club's faith". The Mail. 5 June 2024.
- ^ Sinclair, Angus (16 September 2023). "Everton: "Brilliant" Finch Farm teen could replace Gray". FootballFanCast.
- ^ Katia Kouyaté at Soccerway. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Katia Kouyaté in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 October 2024.