Name: Mamadou Fofana

Nationality: Mali

Club (noted): FC Metz

Position: Defensive midfielder / central midfielder

Born: 1988 (commonly cited birth year for the Malian player Mamadou Fofana who played in France)

Career summary (key points):

• Started his professional career in France and became known for his physical presence and defensive midfield qualities.
• Played for FC Metz during his career in the French league system.
• Also represented Mali at international level, earning caps for the national team.
• Noted for tackling, ball-winning, and ability to shield the back line rather than for goal scoring.

Notes and caveats:

• There are multiple players named Mamadou Fofana (including younger French-born players), so club history and birth details can vary between different individuals with the same name. The above refers to the Malian midfielder who featured for Metz.
• If you need detailed statistics (appearances, goals, specific seasons at Metz, transfer history, or current club status), I can provide season-by-season data or verify identity using a birthdate or other distinguishing details.