Seydou Keita

[barcaboy15]

I love Keita, as others have said he is a phenomenal squad player and he seems a genuinely nice guy as well.

 

[mobster_1930]

 

[Barcafan 2304]

Despite the interest of other clubs, Seydou Keita (31) wants to stay at Barcelona and told his agent not to inform him about offers. [sport]

A bit like Ole Gunner Solskjaer in this respect. Knows he wont get many starts but values where he is and recognises his role. Great guy to have off the bench

 

[xsever]

Apparently there is a person with the same name who was a photographer.

 

[Galning]

He should've Googled "Seydou Keite"..

 

[xaviniesta]

Unbelivable fact but Keita took part in most of Barcelona's 62 official games this season.

After playing 56 official matches, Seydou Keita was the player Josep Guardiola made the most use of this season. The Malian has set a wonderful example and this has been reflected in his number of appearances.

Seydou Keita’s third season at FC Barcelona was also his busiest, with 56 appearances, which was more than other players that tend to get more media attention, like Messi, with 55, Alves, with 54, and Villa, with 52.

Of Keita’s 56 appearances, 35 were in La Liga, 15 of those as a starter, and he scored 3 goals. In the Champions League, the African played 10 games, 4 in the starting eleven, and he scored once. In the Copa del Rey, he appeared in every game, starting 6 of them and coming off the bench in 3, scoring two goals in the process. He also played all ninety minutes of both Spanish Supercup matches against Sevilla.

But Keita should not only be valued in terms of statistics. He has also become a central part of the team and Josep Guardiola has never tired of highlighting his exceptional attitude. As he said in the build-up to the game at Hercules on January 29, for the Barcelona manager, the Malian is “the image of the team”.

That day, Guardiola went on to say that “the player shows generosity in everything. I hope his is the image that can guide us from here to the end of the season. When the players in a team accept they are substitutes so gracefully, that team will go far”. Guardiola knew what he was talking about. Barça won the Liga and Champions league and Keita played a fundamental role in the team’s balance and performances.

Captain Keite

http://www.fcbarcelona.cat/web/english/noticies/futbol/temporada10-11/06/10/n110610117948.html

 

[impeh]

Yeh he's been awesome.

couldnt buy a better player that can come in and consistantly do the job well, and is happy playing whenever he's asked.

 

[Ocurrente]

Despite the interest of other clubs, Seydou Keita (31) wants to stay at Barcelona and told his agent not to inform him about offers. [sport]

i love keite

 

[dáithi]

most underrated player in our squad

 

[Barcaman]

Unbelivable fact but Keita took part in most of Barcelona's 62 official games this season.

I was surprised when I read that on official site. He's such a good squad player to have. I hope he retires in Barcelona one day

 

[yusuf]

yup just read the website....excellent squad player and when needed to play in a big game is always ready such as the CL tie in madrid

 

[Ocelot]

I didn't used to like him but surely won me over. Great squad player

 

[Bilal Khan]

I didn't used to like him but surely won me over. Great player

Fixed it

 

[jamrock]

milan reportedly preparing a bid for him, if its a decent one, though i really like him, sell i says

 

[Metaphysical]

milan reportedly preparing a bid for him, if its a decent one, though i really like him, sell i says