7 Idrissa Gueye
Idrissa Gueye, 1989-09-26, Midfielder for Senegal, plays for Everton. 100 international caps, 5 goals. Part of Senegal's 2026 World Cup Group I squad.
Biography
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.
Career Timeline
After a defeat in the 2019 AFCON final, he helped his country win the following competition's final in 2022.
He reached the 2020 UEFA Champions League final with the club, but did not play in the match in which PSG lost.
In 2019, Gueye returned to France by signing for the reigning Ligue 1 champions, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
He would go on to play for the side's first team from 2010 to 2015, winning a Ligue 1 and Coupe de France double in 2011, before moving to England with Aston Villa.
He was part of the Senegalese squad at the 2012 Summer Olympics, where he played one match.