Senegal
Pape Thiaw
SNSenegalese coach emphasizing rapid transitions and team discipline. Continues the team spirit established during their AFCON triumph.
- Led Senegal to 2026 World Cup qualification
- 2024 AFCON participation
- Senegalese league experience
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23 Galatasaray goalkeeper competing for Senegal's number one spot. Currently plying his trade at Galatasaray, a commanding presence between the posts, Seny Dieng is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Senegal. Has earned 5 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
GK 2021 Champions League winner and Senegal's number one. Currently plying his trade at Al-Ahli, a commanding presence between the posts, Édouard Mendy is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Senegal. Has earned 45 international caps, building significant international experience. Born in 1992, the 34-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
DF Real Betis right-back and a regular in Senegal's squad. Currently plying his trade at Real Betis, a dependable defender, Youssouf Sabaly combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Senegal's backline. Has earned 20 international caps. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
DF Senegal's captain and a key figure in their 2022 AFCON triumph. Currently plying his trade at Al-Hilal, a dependable defender, Kalidou Koulibaly combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Senegal's backline. Has earned 75 international caps, scoring 2 goals, building significant international experience. Born in 1991, the 34-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
DF Al-Arabi defender and an important player in Senegal's backline. Currently plying his trade at Al-Arabi, a dependable defender, Abdou Diallo combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Senegal's backline. Has earned 30 international caps. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
DF Olympiacos centre-back and an imposing presence in Senegal's defence. Currently plying his trade at Olympiacos, a dependable defender, Pape Abou Cissé combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Senegal's backline. Has earned 25 international caps, scoring 2 goals. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
DF Nottingham Forest centre-back and a rising force in Senegal's defence. Currently plying his trade at Lyon, a dependable defender, Moussa Niakhaté combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Senegal's backline. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
DF Monaco left-back who chose to represent Senegal internationally. Currently plying his trade at Galatasaray, a dependable defender, Ismail Jakobs combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Senegal's backline. Has earned 15 international caps. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
DF Lens right-back and part of Senegal's new defensive generation. Currently plying his trade at Lens, a dependable defender, Formose Mendy combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Senegal's backline. Has earned 10 international caps. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
MF Everton veteran midfielder and a key player in Senegal's 2022 AFCON triumph. Currently plying his trade at Everton, an industrious midfielder, Idrissa Gueye excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Senegal. Has earned 100 international caps, scoring 5 goals, making him one of the most senior figures in the squad. Born in 1989, the 36-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
MF Senegal midfielder and 2022 AFCON champion. Currently plying his trade at Lens, an industrious midfielder, Nampalys Mendy excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Senegal. Has earned 25 international caps. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
MF Experienced Senegal midfielder with extensive Premier League experience. Currently plying his trade at Nottingham Forest, an industrious midfielder, Cheikhou Kouyaté excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Senegal. Has earned 90 international caps, scoring 4 goals, making him one of the most senior figures in the squad. Born in 1989, the 36-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
MF Sevilla midfielder and a defensive anchor in Senegal's midfield. Currently plying his trade at Villarreal, an industrious midfielder, Pape Gueye excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Senegal. Has earned 12 international caps. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
MF Strasbourg midfielder and an exciting young talent for Senegal. Currently plying his trade at Strasbourg, an industrious midfielder, Habib Diarra excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Senegal. Has earned 8 international caps, scoring 1 goal, an emerging talent on the international stage. Born in 2004, the 21-year-old is already making waves at the international level, with an exciting career ahead. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
MF Tottenham midfielder and Senegal's most promising young talent. Currently plying his trade at Tottenham Hotspur, an industrious midfielder, Pape Matar Sarr excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Senegal. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 2 goals. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
MF Monaco midfielder and one of Senegal's brightest emerging midfielders. Currently plying his trade at Monaco, an industrious midfielder, Lamine Camara excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Senegal. Has earned 15 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Born in 2004, the 22-year-old is already making waves at the international level, with an exciting career ahead. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
The icon of Senegalese football and hero of their 2022 AFCON victory. Currently plying his trade at Al-Nassr, a clinical forward, Sadio Mané possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Senegal's primary attacking threat. Has earned 105 international caps, scoring 40 goals, demonstrating consistent attacking output. Born in 1992, the 34-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
FW Everton forward with silky skills representing Senegal. Currently plying his trade at Everton, a clinical forward, Iliman Ndiaye possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Senegal's primary attacking threat. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 5 goals. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
FW Monaco winger with searing pace on the flanks for Senegal. Currently plying his trade at Monaco, a clinical forward, Krépin Diatta possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Senegal's primary attacking threat. Has earned 30 international caps, scoring 4 goals. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
FW Chelsea striker and Senegal's new-generation forward. Currently plying his trade at Chelsea, a clinical forward, Nicolas Jackson possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Senegal's primary attacking threat. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 6 goals. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
FW Lazio striker and an important source of goals for Senegal. Currently plying his trade at Lazio, a clinical forward, Boulaye Dia possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Senegal's primary attacking threat. Has earned 25 international caps, scoring 6 goals. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
FW Crystal Palace winger and one of Senegal's quickest attackers. Currently plying his trade at Crystal Palace, a clinical forward, Ismaïla Sarr possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Senegal's primary attacking threat. Has earned 60 international caps, scoring 11 goals. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
FW Brighton forward and a young attacking option for Senegal. Currently plying his trade at Brighton, a clinical forward, Abdallah Sima possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Senegal's primary attacking threat. Has earned 15 international caps, scoring 3 goals. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.