Boulaye Dia: profile
Boulaye Dia (born 16 November 1996 in Oyonnax, France) is a Senegalese footballer who plays as a forward for SS Lazio.
Dia started out at Jura Sud Foot in 2017. He has played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 2017. His most appearances came at Stade de Reims (2018–2021), where he made 78 appearances and scored 24 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 236 appearances and 74 goals.
At international level, Dia has represented Senegal (2020–present), earning 38 caps and scoring 7 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Congo on 7 September 2021 (World Cup Qualification).
Nationality explained: Why does Boulaye Dia play for Senegal?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2020 (aged about 24)
- First international goal
- 2021 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 2017–present (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, Spain and Italy
- Club goals per game
- 0.31 (74 in 236)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 24% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Stade Rennais F.C. (01 Sep 2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Mustapha Hadji and Yehvann Diouf (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2018 |  Jura Sud Foot |
Championnat National 1 | 21 | 15 |
| 2018–2021 | Stade de Reims |
Ligue 2 | 78 | 24 |
| 2021–2023 |  Villarreal CF |
La Liga | 25 | 5 |
| 2022–2023 |  U.S. Salernitana 1919 |
Serie C | 33 | 16 |
| 2023–2026 | U.S. Salernitana 1919 |
Serie C | 17 | 4 |
| 2024–2026 | SS Lazio |
Serie A | 62 | 10 |
| 2026– | SS Lazio |
Serie A | 0 | 0 |
| 2026– | Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 236 | 74 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020– |  Senegal |
Senior | 38 | 7 |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Sep 2021 | Congo 1–3 Senegal | 27 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 29 Mar 2022 | Senegal 1–0 Egypt | 3 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 25 Nov 2022 | Qatar 1–3 Senegal | 41 | FIFA World Cup |
*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 Boulaye Dia?
Boulaye Dia was born on 16 November 1996, which makes him 29 years old.
Where was Boulaye Dia born?
Boulaye Dia was born in Oyonnax, France.
Which national team does Boulaye Dia play for?
Boulaye Dia plays international football for Senegal. He has 38 caps and 7 goals on record.
Which clubs has Boulaye Dia played for?
Boulaye Dia's recorded clubs are Jura Sud Foot, Stade de Reims, Villarreal CF, U.S. Salernitana 1919, SS Lazio and Stade Rennais F.C..
What team does Boulaye Dia play for now?
According to the latest data, Boulaye Dia plays for SS Lazio.
How tall is Boulaye Dia?
Boulaye Dia is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Boulaye Dia play?
Boulaye Dia plays as a forward.
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