Sekou Bable Georges Lega (born 21 January 2003) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Saudi Pro League club Al-Riyadh.

Early life

Born in Paris, situated in the Île-de-France region, Lega began his youth career by playing for regional clubs before joining Lyon football academy in 2016.[2]

Club career

On 1 July 2021, Lega signed his first professional contract with Lyon.[3][4]

On 20 July 2023, Lega joined Ligue 2 side SC Bastia on loan for the 2023–24 season.[5] On 10 January 2024, his loan spell to Bastia terminated after the club's agreement with Lyon.[6]

On 31 January 2025, Lega joined to Saudi Pro League side Al-Riyadh on a free transfer.[7]

International career

Born in France, Lega is of Malian descent.[8] He is a youth international for France.

Lega participated in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup with France U-20.[9] He played in two group stage matches but didn't score any goal as France failed to advance to the knockout stage.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Sekou Lega". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  2. ^ "EXCLU - Sekou Lega / Samuel Bossiwa : "À Lyon, ils ont ce qui te permet d'évoluer"". Onze Mondial (in French). 26 February 2020.
  3. ^ "First professional contracts for Lukeba, Lega and Bossiwa". Olympique Lyonnais. 1 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Castello Lukeba, Samuel Bossiwa et Sekou Lega signent leur premier contrat pro avec l'OL". L'Équipe (in French). 2 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Sekou Lega prêté par l'Olympique Lyonnais" (in French). SC Bastia. 20 July 2023.
  6. ^ "Fin du prêt de Sekou Lega" (in French). SC Bastia. 10 January 2024.
  7. ^ "The French sharpshooter joins "Al-Wusta School". Welcome to our star, Sekou Liga!". Al-Riyadh Saudi Club. 31 January 2025 – via Twitter.
  8. ^ "Laval lorgne sur Sékou Lega et Cheick Keïta" (in French). AfricaFoot. 1 July 2023.
  9. ^ "La France dévoile une improbable liste des Bleuets pour le Mondial U20 !" (in French). Foot Mercato. 10 May 2023.
  10. ^ "OL : Sekou Lega et Florent Da Silva éliminés de la coupe du monde U20" (in French). lyonfoot. 29 May 2023.
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