Going one-on-one with Mandjou Keita

Mandjou Keita has made his presence felt around the USL First Division with a league-leading 11 goals and six assists on the season. The striker recently sat down to answer questions for 90:00 Magazine. Here is a sneak peek at his Q&A for the feature “Pitch Perfect.”
Who was your favorite team growing up and why?
Growing up, my favorite team was AC Milan in Italy. They had players like Franco Baresi, Frank Rijkaard, Marcel Desailly and, who I think is one of the best players of all-time, George Weah.
The most intimidating place you've played...
I don’t really have one yet. I consider all soccer stadiums as my home.
Who are a few of your favorite recording artists?
I love all sorts of music, but a few of my favorite artists are R. Kelly, Usher and the late Bob Marley. I also love all types of African music.
Who would you most like to meet outside of the soccer world?
It will definitely be Nelson Mandela.
What are some of your hobbies?
Watching TV, reading sports magazines and playing scrabble online.
Who is the biggest practical joker on the team?
I think it is defender David Hayes, with all of his jokes. But, he is a different man on the pitch.
You're playing in a co-ed 2 vs. 2 tournament - who do you want on your team?
There are many players that I admire and would want to play with. But there is one that I would especially want on my team, and that would be Lionel Messi.
What's been your career highlight so far?
I have a few moments in my career that I will not forget. The one I always consider as the best moment was my first selection to the nation team of my country (Guinea). I was just 17 years old.