Babacar Fati


Babacar Fati is a professional football player who plays as a left-back for club Livingston. Born in Portugal, he represents the [Guinea-Bissau national association football|football team|Guinea-Bissau national team].

Club career

Fati started football in the youth sector of Unidos de Lisboa, and later joined the youth academy of Sporting CP, and made his senior debut with the reserve team Sporting CP B in 2020.
On 16 August 2022, Fati moved to Finland after signing with SJK Seinäjoki in Veikkausliiga. Initially, he featured for both the first team and the reserve team SJK Akatemia. On 26 March 2024, his deal with SJK was extended until the end of 2025, with an option for 2026.
On 19 January 2026, Fati moved to Scotland, joining Premiership club Livingston on a contract until June 2029 for an undisclosed fee.

International career

On 13 March 2025, Fati received his first call-up to the Guinea-Bissau national team, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso. He made his international debut on 20 March, in a match against Sierra Leone.

Personal life

Fati is of Bissau-Guinean descent. His cousin Vítor Fati plays football for Camacha.