Abdoulaye Ba: profile
Abdoulaye Ba (born 1 January 1991 in Saint-Louis, Senegal) is a Senegalese footballer who plays as a defender for Moreirense F.C..
Ba's senior club career began in 2010 at S.C. Covilhã. He has played for 12 clubs in 5 countries since 2010. The busiest spell of his career was at Rayo Vallecano (2017–2020): 44 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 176 appearances and 18 goals.
At international level, Ba has represented Senegal (2012–present), earning 3 caps and scoring 0 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Togo on 31 October 1976 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Senegal at under-23 level.
Saint-Louis has produced 24 footballers in our database, including Ismaïla Sarr, Famara Diedhiou and Khadim N'Diaye.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 1976 – aged -15 (match)
- Club career
- 2010–present (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Germany and Romania
- Club goals per game
- 0.10 (18 in 176)
- Height
- 197 cm — taller than 98% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Moreirense F.C. (2021)
- Shares a birthday with
- Simon Adingra, Essaïd Belkalem and Abdoulaye Doucouré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 |  S.C. Covilhã |
Liga Portugal 2 | 24 | 9 |
| 2010–2017 | FC Porto |
Primeira Liga | 15 | 0 |
| 2011–2012 | Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F. |
Liga Portugal 2 | 21 | 1 |
| 2012–2013 | FC Porto B |
Liga Portugal 2 | 9 | 2 |
| 2013–2014 | Vitória S.C. |
Primeira Liga | 6 | 0 |
| 2014–2015 |  Rayo Vallecano |
La Liga | 20 | 0 |
| 2015–2016 |  Fenerbahçe Istanbul |
Süper Lig | 6 | 1 |
| 2016–2017 | Alanyaspor |
Süper Lig | 10 | 1 |
| 2017 |  TSV 1860 München |
3. Liga | 15 | 3 |
| 2017–2020 | Rayo Vallecano |
La Liga | 44 | 1 |
| 2020 |  FC Dinamo Bucharest |
Liga I | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | Deportivo de A Coruña |
La Liga | 3 | 0 |
| 2021– | Moreirense F.C. |
Primeira Liga | – | – |
| Total | 176 | 18 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 |  Senegal U23 |
Under-23 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012– | Senegal |
Senior | 3 | 0 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 Oct 1976 | Senegal 1–1 Togo | 63 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Abdoulaye Ba?
Abdoulaye Ba was born on 1 January 1991, which makes him 35 years old.
Where was Abdoulaye Ba born?
Abdoulaye Ba was born in Saint-Louis, Senegal.
Which national team does Abdoulaye Ba play for?
Abdoulaye Ba plays international football for Senegal. He has 3 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Abdoulaye Ba played for?
Abdoulaye Ba's recorded clubs are S.C. Covilhã, FC Porto, Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F., FC Porto B, Vitória S.C., Rayo Vallecano, Fenerbahçe Istanbul, Alanyaspor, TSV 1860 München, FC Dinamo Bucharest, Deportivo de A Coruña and Moreirense F.C..
What team does Abdoulaye Ba play for now?
According to the latest data, Abdoulaye Ba plays for Moreirense F.C..
How tall is Abdoulaye Ba?
Abdoulaye Ba is 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) tall.
What position does Abdoulaye Ba play?
Abdoulaye Ba plays as a defender.
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