Frederic Kanoute
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About
French-born Malian striker who was named African Footballer of the Year in 2007, the same year he won the European Super Cup.
Before Fame
He was an outstanding striker from his amateur days with Olympique Lyonnais.
Trivia
He became a noted philanthropist, founding a charity to promote various humanitarian causes all over the world.
Family Life
He was born to a French mother and a Malian father.
Associated With
He and Samir Nasri were both devout Muslims who kept the fast during Ramadan even in the middle of league play.
