Idrissa Gueye: profile
Idrissa Gueye (born 26 September 1989 in Dakar, Senegal) is a Senegalese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Al-Diriyah Club.
Gueye made the step into senior football with Diambars FC in 2007. He has played for 7 clubs in 4 countries since 2007. His most appearances came at Lille OSC (2010–2015), where he made 134 appearances and scored 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 518 appearances and 22 goals.
At international level, Gueye has represented Senegal (2011–present), earning 136 caps and scoring 7 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Benin on 10 July 2019 (Africa Cup of Nations). He also played for Senegal at under-23 level.
Dakar has produced 305 footballers in our database, including Patrice Evra, Mame Biram Diouf and Cheikhou Kouyaté.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2019 – aged 29 (match)
- Club career
- 2007–present (20 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Senegal, France, United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (22 in 518)
- Height
- 174 cm — taller than 5% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al-Diriyah Club (2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Alaeddine Yahia, Erick Otieno and Hans Agbo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2008 |  Diambars FC |
Senegal Premier League | – | – |
| 2008–2010 |  Lille OSC II |
Championnat National 1 | 55 | 2 |
| 2010–2015 | Lille OSC |
Ligue 1 | 134 | 5 |
| 2015–2016 |  Aston Villa F.C. |
Premier League | 35 | 0 |
| 2016–2019 | Everton F.C. |
Premier League | 99 | 3 |
| 2019–2022 | Paris Saint-Germain FC |
Ligue 1 | 74 | 6 |
| 2022–2026 | Everton F.C. |
Premier League | 120 | 6 |
| 2026– |  Al-Diriyah Club |
Saudi Pro League | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 518 | 22 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011– | Senegal |
Senior | 136 | 7 |
| 2012 | Senegal U23 |
Under-23 | 1 | 0 |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 Jul 2019 | Senegal 1–0 Benin | 70 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 9 Oct 2021 | Senegal 4–1 Namibia | 10 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 2 Feb 2022 | Burkina Faso 1–3 Senegal | 76 | 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 Idrissa Gueye?
Idrissa Gueye was born on 26 September 1989, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Idrissa Gueye born?
Idrissa Gueye was born in Dakar, Senegal.
Which national team does Idrissa Gueye play for?
Idrissa Gueye plays international football for Senegal. He has 136 caps and 7 goals on record.
Which clubs has Idrissa Gueye played for?
Idrissa Gueye's recorded clubs are Diambars FC, Lille OSC II, Lille OSC, Aston Villa F.C., Everton F.C., Paris Saint-Germain FC and Al-Diriyah Club.
What team does Idrissa Gueye play for now?
According to the latest data, Idrissa Gueye plays for Al-Diriyah Club.
How tall is Idrissa Gueye?
Idrissa Gueye is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Idrissa Gueye play?
Idrissa Gueye plays as a midfielder.
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