Guinean footballer
Elhadj Ousmane Barry (born 27 September 1991), also known as Pato, is a Guinean international footballer who plays for Al-Ula as a centre forward.
Club career
Barry has played club football in Guinea and Tunisia for Horoya and Étoile du Sahel.[1]
In July 2012, the player was on trial with JK Tammeka Tartu[2] and signed a contract with the club at the end of the month.[3] Barry made the debut for the team on 29 September, when he was substituted in during the second half and scored his first goal just five minutes later.[4] On 21 October 2012, Pato scored a hat-trick in a relegation battle against JK Tallinna Kalev and helped his team to a 4–1 victory.[5] A few days later he signed a new three-year contract with the club.[6]
In January 2013, he joined Greek side Kavala on loan until the end of the 2012–13 season.[7]
Barry joined Greek club Panachaiki in December 2013 and his contract with the club was extended in September 2014.[8] On July 24, 2015, he signed a 3-years contract and moved to AEL.[9] On 29 June 2016, Pato left the club by mutual agreement.[10]
He moved to Saudi club Al-Hazem in 2018.[11] Later that year he moved to Al-Orobah.[1] In early 2019 he moved to Abha.[1] Later that year he moved to Al-Bukayriyah.[1] On 23 September 2020, Barry joined Al-Hazem.[12] On 17 August 2021, Barry joined Al-Wehda.[13] On 1 July 2022, Barry joined Al-Okhdood.[14] On 7 June 2023, Barry joined newly promoted side Al-Najma.[15]
In January 2024, Barry joined Saudi Third Division side Al-Ula. He scored a hattrick on his debut on 26 January in the 3–2 win against Al-Watani.[16]
International career
He made his international debut for Guinea in 2011,[1] and participated at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.[17]
Honours
Club
Abha
Al-Hazem
Al-Ula
Individual
References