Abdoulaye Mbaye
Senegalese association football player
Senegal
Forward
Abdoulaye Mbaye: profile
Abdoulaye Mbaye (born 13 November 1973 in Dakar, Senegal) is a retired Senegalese footballer who played as a forward.
Mbaye's senior club career began in 1998 at Wydad Athletic Club. He played for 7 clubs in 4 countries between 1998 and 2005. The busiest spell of his career was at Tromsø IL (2000–2001): 28 appearances and 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 66 appearances and 18 goals.
At international level, Mbaye represented Senegal (1998–2000), earning 3 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Zambia on 1 February 2000 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Dakar has produced 305 footballers in our database, including Patrice Evra, Idrissa Gueye and Mame Biram Diouf.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1998 (aged about 25)
- First international goal
- 2000 – aged 26 (match)
- Club career
- 1998–2005 (8 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Morocco, Tunisia, Norway and People's Republic of China
- Club goals per game
- 0.27 (18 in 66)
- Height
- 190 cm — taller than 81% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Aalesunds FK (2005)
- Shares a birthday with
- Salma Paralluelo, Noureddine Naybet and Daniel Yeboah (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 |  Wydad Athletic Club |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| 1999–2000 |  Club Africain |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 2000–2001 |  Tromsø IL |
Eliteserien | 28 | 9 |
| 2002 |  Guizhou Renhe F.C. |
Chinese Super League | 26 | 8 |
| 2003 | Vålerenga Fotball |
Eliteserien | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | IK Start |
Eliteserien | – | – |
| 2005 | Aalesunds FK |
Eliteserien | 9 | 1 |
| Total | 66 | 18 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2000 | Senegal |
Senior | 3 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Feb 2000 | Zambia 2–2 Senegal | 80 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Mbaye?
Abdoulaye Mbaye was born on 13 November 1973, which makes him 52 years old.
Where was Abdoulaye Mbaye born?
Abdoulaye Mbaye was born in Dakar, Senegal.
Which national team does Abdoulaye Mbaye play for?
Abdoulaye Mbaye played international football for Senegal. He has 3 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Abdoulaye Mbaye played for?
Abdoulaye Mbaye's recorded clubs are Wydad Athletic Club, Club Africain, Tromsø IL, Guizhou Renhe F.C., Vålerenga Fotball, IK Start and Aalesunds FK.
How tall is Abdoulaye Mbaye?
Abdoulaye Mbaye is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What position does Abdoulaye Mbaye play?
Abdoulaye Mbaye played as a forward.
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