Overview
Senegal is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the West African Zone A (WAFU-A) zone. The men's national team, known as the Lions of Teranga, has played 645 recorded internationals since 1961, winning 301 of them (46.7%).
Senegal have won the Africa Cup of Nations once (2021) and also reached the final in 2002, 2019 and 2025.
They have played at the FIFA World Cup 4 times (2002, 2018, 2022 and 2026).
On current form our Elo rating places Senegal 2nd in Africa and 25th in the world.
With about 18.9 million people and its capital in Dakar, Senegal has produced 835 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Senegalese footballers
Kalidou KoulibalySenegal · Al Hilal SFC
Idrissa GueyeSenegal · Al-Diriyah Club
Édouard MendySenegal · Al Ahli FC
Demba BaSenegal · b. 1985
Mbaye NiangSenegal · USL Dunkerque
Ismaïla SarrSenegal · Watford F.C.
Nicolas JacksonSenegal · Aston Villa F.C.
Keita BaldeSenegal · AC Monza
El Hadji DioufSenegal · b. 1981
Mame Biram DioufSenegal · Ankara Keçiörengücü S.K.
Cheikhou KouyatéSenegal · Amed S.F.K.
Moussa WaguéSenegal · AF Elbasani
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Sadio Mané
- Henri Camara
- Ismaïla Sarr
- El Hadji Diouf
- Papa Bouba Diop
- Nicolas Jackson
- Moussa Sow
- Famara Diédhiou
Where Senegalese players play
90 active Senegalese players are currently at clubs outside Senegal. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Senegal
Main competitions: Senegal Premier League, championnat du Sénégal de football de deuxième division.
- ASC Jaraaffounded 1933
- ASC Jeanne d'Arcfounded 1923
- AS Douanesfounded 1980
- Casa Sportsfounded 1960
- Diambars FCfounded 2003
- Dakar UC
- Génération Footfounded 2000
- ASCE La Linguèrefounded 1969
- ASC Port Autonome
- AS Pikinefounded 1970
Where Senegalese footballers are born
43 Senegal internationals were born abroad, most often in France (41), Spain (1), Italy (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Stade Léopold Sédar SenghorDakar
- Stade Demba DiopSicap-Liberté
- Stade Lat-DiorThiès
- Stade Aline Sitoe DiattaZiguinchor
- Stade Maniang SoumaréThiès
- Stade Ngalandou DioufRufisque
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Senegal. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Senegal national team?
Senegal are nicknamed the Lions of Teranga.
How many times have Senegal won AFCON?
Senegal have won the Africa Cup of Nations 1 time (2021).
Have Senegal played at the World Cup?
Yes, Senegal have played at 4 World Cups (2002, 2018, 2022 and 2026).
Who is the top scorer for Senegal?
In our match database, Sadio Mané leads with 27 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Senegalese footballer?
By international recognition, Kalidou Koulibaly is the best-known Senegalese footballer in our database, followed by Idrissa Gueye and Édouard Mendy.
What is the biggest stadium in Senegal?
Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor is the largest football stadium in Senegal in our records, with a capacity of 60,000.