My parents were migrants and I experienced first hand the challenges they had to overcome. If they hadn't decided to seek a better life elsewhere, I could never have aspired to become the person I am now. — Kalidou Koulibaly Copy Share Image
Maybe some people look at me and just see a footballer, or a black footballer. But I am much more than this. I tell my best friends all the time, 'If you look at me as a footballer, and not… — Kalidou Koulibaly Copy Share Image
The market is full of talk, I prefer facts, which help us win, and to become great together. — Kalidou Koulibaly Copy Share Image
I grew up in a town in France called Saint-Die, where there were many immigrants - Senegalese, Morrocans, Turks. My parents came from Senegal. My father came first, actually. He was a lumberjack. Yes, a real French lumberjack. — Kalidou Koulibaly Copy Share
Napoli have given me so much. After the initial scepticism, their fans appreciated me. I would like to give them a trophy back. — Kalidou Koulibaly Copy Share Image
There has been great progress made in the world, but the fact that we're still fighting against discrimination means we've gone backwards and that's… — Kalidou Koulibaly Copy Share Image
I grew up around a lot of foreign people - it was a big mix but there were never any problems. — Kalidou Koulibaly Copy Share Image
The people of Naples are so welcoming and happy to see me. My family and my brothers feel at home here too, we've got… — Kalidou Koulibaly Copy Share Image
