Mohamed Katia Kouyaté (born 9 September 2003) is an English footballer who plays as a left winger and centre forward for Spennymoor Town on loan from EFL League Two club Barrow.
Born in Manchester, Kouyaté joined Everton at the age of 8.[2] He signed his first professional contract in September 2020.[3] In September 2022, he signed a new two-year contract with the club.[4] He scored his first senior goal in July 2023 in a friendly match.[5]
After leaving Everton, he signed a three-year contract with Barrow in June 2024.[6][2] He thanked the club for showing "faith" and "confidence" in him.[7]
On 12 September 2025, he joined National League North club Spennymoor Town on loan until January 2026.[8]
Kouyaté plays as a left winger and centre forward.[1] Upon signing for Barrow in June 2024, he described himself by saying "I play anywhere across the front three but predominantly on the left or down the middle. I'm a quick and direct player who likes to take people on one versus one, I like to make things happen and I like to get myself on the scoreboard".[6] He has also been praised for his "naturally impressive physique, lightning speed and awe-inspiring power".[9]
Kouyaté is of Ivorian descent.[1]
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Everton U21 | 2021–22 | — | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
2022–23 | — | — | — | 5[a] | 0 | 5 | 0 | |||||
2023–24 | — | — | — | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
Total | — | — | — | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |||||
Barrow | 2024–25[11] | League Two | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 28 | 0 |
Career total | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 36 | 0 |