A list of the best Senegalese players abroad: The Lions of Teranga’s best footballers

The Lions of Teranga caused a stir during their debut at the 2002 World Cup when they beat France, the European Champs at the time. Senegalese players have continued to wow their fans at home and abroad, including Kalidou Koulibaly and Idrissa Gueye, who play in the Premier League.

Some of the best African footballers are Senegalese, and their national team is one of three in Africa to make it to the World Cup quarter-finals. Discover more about the top Senegalese talents entertaining fans abroad.

How many Senegalese players are in the Premier League?

In Africa, Senegal has the most players in the top 5 European leagues, 51 of them. As of October 2022, there are ten in the Premier League, and they are the top-rated players in their country.

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Senegalese players abroad and their teams

Senegal is well-represented in most leagues worldwide, as they have very versatile and competitive players. Below is a breakdown of the country's top players abroad, including their stats, salary, and net worth.

10. Ismaila Sarr

Sarr has played in some of the biggest leagues in Europe and clinched the UEFA Europa League Goal of the 2018-19 Season. Watford FC signed him for five years on 8th August 2019. He has also represented the national team since 2015

• Date of birth: 25 February 1998
• Place of birth: Saint-Louis
• Age: 24 (as of October 2022)
• Club: Watford
• Position: winger
• League: EFL
• Weekly salary: $71.7k
• Contract expires: 30 June 2024
• Market value: $21.5 million
• Social media: Instagram

9. Pape Matar Sarr

The young player debuted with the Teranga Lions on 26th March 2021, and was part of the team that won the Africa Cup of Nations on 6th February 2022.

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• Date of birth: 14 September 2002
• Place of birth: Thiaroye, Senegal
• Age: 20 (as of October 2022)
• Club: Tottenham Hotspur
• Position: Midfielder
• League: Premier League
• Weekly salary: $12,570k
• Contract expires: 30 June 2026
• Market value: $14.7 million
• Social media: Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok

8. Iliman Ndiaye

The French-born footballer began his career at Rouen FC and signed with Sheffield United in August 2019. He played for his home team for the first time in 2022 during the AFCON qualifiers.

• Date of birth: 6 March 2000
• Place of birth: Rouen, France
• Age: 22 (as of October 2022)
• Club: Sheffield United
• Position: Attacking midfielder
• League: EFL Championship
• Weekly salary: $4,678
• Contract expires: 30 June 2024
• Market value: $2.4 million
• Social media: Twitter

7. Mamadou Loum

Loum debuted with the Lions at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2015 and then for the senior team on 26th March 2019. He joined Reading on loan on 30th July 2022.

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• Date of birth: 30 December 1996
• Place of birth: Dakar, Senegal
• Age: 25 (as of October 2022)
• Club: Reading FC
• Position: Midfielder
• League: EFL Championship
• Weekly salary: $7,874
• Contract expires: 30 June 2024
• Market value: $3.9 million
• Social media: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

6. Seny Dieng

The Swiss-Senegalese goalie's career began at Red Star Zurich in 2011. He won Player of the Month award twice and Player of the Year award in the 2020-21 season.

• Date of birth: 23 November 1994
• Place of birth: Zürich, Switzerland
• Age: 27 (as of October 2022)
• Club: Queens Park Rangers
• Position: Goalkeeper
• League: EFL Championship
• Weekly salary: $4,585
• Contract expires: 30 June 2024
• Market value: $1.47 million
• Socials: Instagram

5. Moussa Niakhate

Niakhate has represented both the French and Senegal national teams since his senior career debut in 2014.

• Date of birth: 8 March 1996
• Place of birth: Roubaix, France
• Age: 26 (as of October 2022)
• Club: Nottingham Forest
• Position: Defender
• League: Premier League
• Weekly salary: $13,920
• Contract expires: 30 June 2025
• Market value: $17.7 million
• Social media: Instagram, Twitter

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4. Cheikhou Kouyate

The midfielder's career took off when he moved to Belgium in 2006 and played for West Ham and Crystal Palace in the Premier League. He has also been part of the Teranga Lions at the Olympics, the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and four AFCON Tournaments.

• Date of birth: 21 December 1989
• Place of birth: Dakar, Senegal
• Age: 32 (as of October 2022)
• Club: Nottingham Forest
• Position: Midfielder
• League: Premier League
• Weekly salary: $73,808
• Contract expires: 30 June 2024
• Market value: $3.9 million
• Social media: Instagram, Twitter

3. Nampalys Mendy

The French-born player is described as small but efficient due to his small size and incredible resilience. In his youth, Mendy played for the French Youth National Team and debuted in March 2021 for the Teranga Lions.

• Date of birth: 23 June 1992
• Place of birth: La Seyne-sur-Mer, France
• Age: 30 (as of October 2022)
• Club: Leicester City
• Position: Midfielder
• League: Premier League
• Weekly salary: $55,650
• Contract expires: 30 June 2023
• Market value: $3.9 million
• Social media: Instagram, Twitter

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2. Idrissa Gueye

The controversial yet resilient footballer began his adult career in French leagues before moving to England in 2015. He first played internationally for his home in 2011 and represented them in the 2012 Summer Olympics, the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and four AFCON tournaments.

• Date of birth: 26 September 1989
• Place of birth: Dakar, Senegal
• Age: 33 (as of October 2022)
• Club: Everton
• Position: Defensive midfielder
• League: Premier League
• Weekly salary: $117,000
• Contract expires: 30 June 2024
• Market value: $9.8 million
• Social media: Instagram, Twitter

1. Kalidou Koulibaly

Is Koulibaly the best Senegalese footballer right now? The Chelsea star is considered among this generation's most talented African footballers. After an eight-year stint with the Partenopei, he joined the Premier League, succeeding his countryman and star, Sadio Mane. Internationally, he represented the French U-20 team and debuted for Teranga in September 2015.

• Date of birth: 20 June 1991
• Place of birth: Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France
• Age: 31 (as of October 2022)
• Club: Chelsea
• Position: Center-back
• League: Premier League
• Weekly salary: $335,000
• Contract expires: 30 June 2026
• Market value: $34.5 million
• Social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

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Who is the best Senegalese footballer of all time?

The Bayern-Munich forward, Mane, is a football legend. He holds honours such as being the 2019 African Footballer of the Year, 2x Domestic League Champion, 2018-19 Champions League Champion, and 2019 UEFA Team of the Year, to mention a few. None of his fellow citizens has earned such accolades.

How many times has Senegal qualified for the world cup?

The lions of Teranga have appeared in the finals of the FIFA World Cup twice, in 2002 and 2018. They also qualified for the 2022 World Cup to be held in Qatar.

Although we have only ranked the top ten Senegalese players abroad and their clubs, other great players also excel in various capacities. The country is known to produce Africa's top talents who compete among global stars.

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