18 games, 9 goals: Antalyaspor forward Souleymane Doukara loving life after Leeds United

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Former Leeds United attacker Souleymane Doukara is enjoying a new lease of life away from Elland Road.

Doukara was axed by Thomas Christiansen back in August 2017 after his contract was terminated by mutual consent.

And he has since carved out a successful career in Turkey, perhaps proving that Leeds were a bit hasty to get rid of him.

Doukara joined Leeds in summer 2014 and spent three years with the Yorkshire club before his exit.

The French forward scored a total of 16 goals during his time at Elland Road but was often criticised for a lack of consistency.

Doukara offered Leeds an option up front or on the wing but failed to make either position his own during his three seasons as a White.

Since leaving Leeds, Doukara has enjoyed success in Turkey and is currently thriving in attack for top division side Antalyaspor.

Over the weekend, the 27-year-old scored a decisive penalty to help his side to a 2-1 away win against Sivasspor.

This took his tally to nine goals in 18 matches, which is an impressive return for a player that Leeds decided was not good enough.

Whether Leeds regret axing him is a different question, though. Perhaps Doukara’s style of play did not suit English football and whether he would play ahead of Kemar Roofe and Patrick Bamford is debatable.