Senegal · Midfield

Idrissa Gana Guèye

Profile

Details

PositionMidfield
Full nameIdrissa Gueye
Age36 years
NationalitySenegal
Shirt#5
Place of birthDakar
Height174 cm
International caps131
International goals7
Career honours

Trophies & awards

1Africa Cup of Nations2021
3Ligue 12011 · 2020 · 2022
3Coupe de France2011 · 2020 · 2021
1Coupe de la Ligue2020
1Trophée des Champions2022
Career

The story

Idrissa Gana Guèye is a professional Senegalese footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Everton and the Senegal national team.

Gueye spent his early career with Lille, winning a domestic Double in 2011, before playing for Aston Villa and Everton. He spent three seasons at Paris Saint-Germain, winning multiple Ligue 1 titles, before returning to Everton in 2022.

He is Senegal's record appearance holder and was the first player to surpass 100 caps. He helped the Lions of Teranga win the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021 (played January 2022).

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