El Hadji Diouf: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

El Hadji Diouf: profile

El Hadji Diouf (born 15 January 1981 in Nguer Malal, Senegal) is a retired Senegalese footballer who played as a wing half.

Diouf started out at FC Sochaux-Montbéliard in 1998. He played for 11 clubs in 3 countries between 1998 and 2015. The busiest spell of his career was at Bolton Wanderers F.C. (2005–2008): 87 appearances and 12 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 433 appearances and 63 goals.

At international level, Diouf represented Senegal (2000–2008), earning 70 caps and scoring 24 goals. Our match database lists 15 of his international goals; the first came against Namibia on 10 March 2001 (World Cup Qualification).

Nguer Malal has produced 6 footballers in our database, including Dame Diop, Lamine Sakho and Pape Omar Faye.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2000 (aged about 19)
First international goal: 2001 – aged 20 (match)
Club career: 1998–2015 (18 seasons)
Countries played in: 3: France, United Kingdom and Malaysia
Club goals per game: 0.15 (63 in 433)
Height: 182 cm — taller than 39% of Senegalese internationals on record
Latest move: Sabah F.C. (2014)
Shares a birthday with: Essam El-Hadary, Joshua King and Caleb Yirenkyi (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1998–1999	FC Sochaux-Montbéliard	Ligue 2	16	0
1999–2000	Stade Rennais F.C.	Ligue 1	28	1
2000–2002	R.C. Lens	Ligue 1	54	18
2002–2004	Liverpool F.C.	Premier League	58	3
2004–2005	Bolton Wanderers F.C.	EFL Championship	27	9
2005–2008	Bolton Wanderers F.C.	EFL Championship	87	12
2008–2009	Sunderland A.F.C.	Premier League	14	0
2009–2011	Blackburn Rovers F.C.	EFL Championship	60	4
2011	Rangers F.C.	Scottish Premiership	15	1
2011–2012	Doncaster Rovers F.C.	EFL League One	22	6
2012–2014	Leeds United F.C.	Premier League	42	5
2014–2015	Sabah F.C.	Malaysia Premier League	10	4
	Total		433	63

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2000–2008	Senegal	Senior	70	24

International goals (15)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	10 Mar 2001	Senegal 4–0 Namibia	24	World Cup Qualification
2	10 Mar 2001	Senegal 4–0 Namibia	44	World Cup Qualification
3	10 Mar 2001	Senegal 4–0 Namibia	52	World Cup Qualification
4	21 Apr 2001	Senegal 3–0 Algeria	2	World Cup Qualification
5	21 Apr 2001	Senegal 3–0 Algeria	47	World Cup Qualification
6	21 Apr 2001	Senegal 3–0 Algeria	75	World Cup Qualification
7	14 Jul 2001	Senegal 1–0 Morocco	17	World Cup Qualification
8	21 Jul 2001	Namibia 0–5 Senegal	23	World Cup Qualification
9	4 Feb 2002	Senegal 2–0 DR Congo	86	Africa Cup of Nations
10	26 Mar 2005	Senegal 6–1 Liberia	45 (pen)	World Cup Qualification
11	26 Mar 2005	Senegal 6–1 Liberia	84	World Cup Qualification
12	3 Sep 2005	Zambia 0–1 Senegal	57	World Cup Qualification
13	8 Oct 2005	Senegal 3–0 Mali	23	World Cup Qualification
14	15 Jun 2008	Liberia 2–2 Senegal	47	World Cup Qualification
15	21 Jun 2008	Senegal 3–1 Liberia	32	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 El Hadji Diouf?

El Hadji Diouf was born on 15 January 1981, which makes him 45 years old.

Where was El Hadji Diouf born?

El Hadji Diouf was born in Nguer Malal, Senegal.

Which national team does El Hadji Diouf play for?

El Hadji Diouf played international football for Senegal. He has 70 caps and 24 goals on record.

Which clubs has El Hadji Diouf played for?

El Hadji Diouf's recorded clubs are FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, Stade Rennais F.C., R.C. Lens, Liverpool F.C., Bolton Wanderers F.C., Sunderland A.F.C., Blackburn Rovers F.C., Rangers F.C., Doncaster Rovers F.C., Leeds United F.C. and Sabah F.C..

How tall is El Hadji Diouf?

El Hadji Diouf is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.

What position does El Hadji Diouf play?

El Hadji Diouf played as a wing half.