Cheikh Gueye
Senegalese footballer
Senegal
DefenderFull-back
Cheikh Gueye: profile
Cheikh Gueye (born 30 December 1986 in Thiès, Senegal) is a retired Senegalese footballer who played as a defender and full-back.
Gueye started out at ASC Jaraaf in 2003. He played for 4 clubs in 4 countries between 2003 and 2014. The busiest spell of his career was at Dynamo Dresden (2011–2014): 70 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 70 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Gueye represented Senegal (2008), earning 4 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Liberia on 15 June 2008 (World Cup Qualification).
Thiès has produced 41 footballers in our database, including Dame N'Doye, Khouma Babacar and Mouhamadou Diallo.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2008 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2008 – aged 21 (match)
- Club career
- 2003–2014 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Senegal, France, Germany and Romania
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (1 in 70)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 24% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- CFR Cluj (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Boubacar Barry, Daniel Amokachi and Flávio Amado (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005 | ASC Jaraaf |
Senegal Premier League | – | – |
| 2005–2011 |  FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 2011–2014 |  Dynamo Dresden |
2. Bundesliga | 70 | 1 |
| 2014 |  CFR Cluj |
Liga I | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 70 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Senegal |
Senior | 4 | 1 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Jun 2008 | Liberia 2–2 Senegal | 55 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 5 Sep 2008 | Algeria 3–2 Senegal | 90 | 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 Cheikh Gueye?
Cheikh Gueye was born on 30 December 1986, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Cheikh Gueye born?
Cheikh Gueye was born in Thiès, Senegal.
Which national team does Cheikh Gueye play for?
Cheikh Gueye played international football for Senegal. He has 4 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Cheikh Gueye played for?
Cheikh Gueye's recorded clubs are ASC Jaraaf, FC Metz, Dynamo Dresden and CFR Cluj.
How tall is Cheikh Gueye?
Cheikh Gueye is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Cheikh Gueye play?
Cheikh Gueye played as a defender and full-back.
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Moussa SowSenegal · b. 1986
Armand TraoréSenegal · b. 1989
Diafra SakhoSenegal · b. 1989
Dame N'DoyeSenegal · F.C. Copenhagen
Mohamed DiaméSenegal · b. 1987
Cheikh NdoyeSenegal · b. 1986
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