Mamadou Samassa

Samassa was born in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis, but his parents moved to Collinée in Brittany when he was 3 years old.

Guingamp

Samassa was the starting goalkeeper on Guingamp's 18 ans team that won the 2008–09 edition of the Championnat National 18 ans. On 23 September 2008, he signed his first professional contract agreeing to a four-year deal until 2013. For the 2010–11 season, he was installed as the club's starting goalkeeper for its campaign in the Championnat National, and stayed with the club during their rise from the third to the first division, remaining first choice keeper throughout. He shares the same name with his older cousin who plays as a striker.

Troyes

Samassa signed for French Ligue 2 club Troyes on a three-year deal. He made a total of 95 appearance for the club.

Sivasspor

On 15 June 2019, he signed a two-year contract with Turkish Süper Lig side Sivasspor.

Levadiakos

Samassa joined Super League Greece 2 side Levadiakos in September 2021.

Sri Pahang

Samassa completed a move to Malaysia Super League club Sri Pahang in January 2022. He was then released by the club at the end of the season after making 21 league and 5 league cup appearances.

Samassa played his first match for the Mali national team on 13 October 2012, in a game against Botswana. On 11 December 2025, Samassa was called up to the Mali squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Club

As of match played 20 March 2026

International

As of match played 31 March 2026

Guingamp

Coupe de France: 2013–14 Mali

Africa Cup of Nations bronze: 2013