Muhamed Keita (born 2 September 1990) is a Norwegian former professional footballer who played as a forward or winger.
Born in Banjul, Gambia, Keita began his career with Norwegian side Drafn. While with Drafn he caught the attention of Strømsgodset, joining the club's youth system in 2006.
Keita made his first team debut for Strømsgodset away against Brann, and followed this up with some notable performances: he scored a hat-trick after coming off the bench against Pors Grenland in the Norwegian Cup, and was impressive against Viking in the final match of the 2008 season. On 26 April 2009 Keita scored his first league goal for Godset, scoring on a free kick in a 1âÂÂ0 victory over Stabæk. Keita's progress caught the eye of Parma, and he attended trials with the Italian club in January 2009. However, he stayed in Norway for the next four years, winning the league with Strømsgodset in 2013.
On 2 July 2014, Keita joined Polish club Lech Poznaà  of the Ekstraklasa. On 20 July 2014, he made his league debut for Lech, starting in a 4âÂÂ0 victory over Piast Gliwice. On 26 October 2014, he scored an 80th-minute goal to lead his club to a 1âÂÂ0 victory over Górnik à ÂÃÂczna. This was also his first goal with his new side. On 3 March 2015, Keita scored in a 5âÂÂ1 victory over Znicz Pruszków in a Polish Cup match. On 4 April 2015, he opened the scoring for Lech in a 2âÂÂ1 victory over GKS Beà Âchatów. In his first year in Poland, Keita helped his club capture the 2014âÂÂ15 Ekstraklasa title. During the season he appeared in 28 matches and scored three goals.
On 22 June 2015, Keita returned to Norway joining Stabæk on loan. On 25 July 2015, he made his debut for Stabæk in a 2âÂÂ2 draw with FK Haugesund. On 19 September 2015, Keita scored in extra time to help his club to a 2âÂÂ1 victory over Tromsø, the goal was his first for Stabæk. On 23 September, he continued his scoring form for Stabæk, scoring his team's opening goal in a 3âÂÂ2 loss to BK Rosenborg in the Norwegian Cup semi-finals. The following match day of 27 September he scored in his third straight match, this time leading Stabæk to a 1âÂÂ0 victory over league rival Molde. He ended the season appearing in 13 matches scoring three goals as Stabæk finished in third place qualifying for the 2016âÂÂ17 UEFA Europa League.
During January 2016, Keita returned to Strømsgodset on loan from Lech Poznaà Â. During his second spell with the club he scored many key goals for Strømsgodset. On 22 May 2016, he helped his club to a 3âÂÂ2 come from behind victory over VÃÂ¥lerenga, scoring the first goal of the match for Godset. On 4 July 2016, he opened the scoring for his club in a 4âÂÂ2 victory over Aalesund. Keita contributed with a game-winning goal the next matchday to help Godset to a 1âÂÂ0 victory over Viking. On 17 July 2016, he was once again on the scoresheet as he scored a late goal to lead his club to a 1âÂÂ0 victory over Tromsø. On 21 July 2016, he continued his fine form scoring a brace to help his side to a 2âÂÂ2 draw against Danish club SønderjyskE in a Europa League match.
On 17 August 2016, it was announced that Keita would be returning on loan to Stabæk as the club was embroiled in a relegation battle. In his short stint with the club he scored three key goals to help Stabæk avoid relegation. On 21 August 2016, he made his return for Stabæk scoring in a 3âÂÂ0 victory over Aalesund. On 18 September Keita scored another goal to lead Stabæk to a 1âÂÂ0 victory over Odd. On 16 October he scored from the penalty spot to help Stabæk gain a valuable point in a 1âÂÂ1 draw against VÃÂ¥lerenga.
On 25 March 2017, Keita was loaned to Norwegian side VÃÂ¥lerenga. During his short loan spell he appeared in 6 league matches scoring one goal. On 6 April 2017 he scored for the club in a 4âÂÂ3 loss to Haugesund.
On 28 July 2017, Keita signed a multi-year deal with Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls. On 2 September 2017, he made his debut for New York appearing in a 2âÂÂ2 draw at FC Dallas. On 22 October 2017, in the last game of the regular season, Keita recorded an assist by finding defender Michael Murillo for a game-tying goal against DC United in a 2âÂÂ1 win. He was released from the club on 3 February 2018.
Keita returned to his first club, Strømsgodset for the 2019 season, but failed to impress. He was released from the club after the 2019 season.
On 2 January 2020, Keita signed with Ohod Club before being released the same month.
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