Ismaïla Sarr: profile
Ismaïla Sarr (born 25 February 1998 in Saint-Louis, Senegal) is a Senegalese footballer who plays as a forward for Watford F.C..
Sarr started out at FC Metz in 2016. He has played for 3 clubs in 2 countries since 2016.
At international level, Sarr has represented Senegal (2016–present), earning 8 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 16 of his international goals; the first came against Burkina Faso on 5 September 2017 (World Cup Qualification).
Saint-Louis has produced 24 footballers in our database, including Famara Diedhiou, Khadim N'Diaye and Abdoulaye Ba.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2016 (aged about 18)
- First international goal
- 2017 – aged 19 (match)
- Club career
- 2016–present (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and United Kingdom
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 24% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Watford F.C. (08 Aug 2019)
- Shares a birthday with
- Younès Belhanda, Krepin Diatta and Nabil Dirar (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2017 |  FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 2017–2019 | Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2019– |  Watford F.C. |
EFL Championship | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Senegal Olympic | Under-23 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016– |  Senegal |
Senior | 8 | 1 |
International goals (16)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Sep 2017 | Burkina Faso 2–2 Senegal | 26 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 1 Jul 2019 | Kenya 0–3 Senegal | 63 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 7 Sep 2021 | Congo 1–3 Senegal | 82 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 14 Nov 2021 | Senegal 2–0 Congo | 14 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 14 Nov 2021 | Senegal 2–0 Congo | 24 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 30 Jan 2022 | Senegal 3–1 Equatorial Guinea | 79 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 7 | 29 Nov 2022 | Ecuador 1–2 Senegal | 44 (pen) | FIFA World Cup |
| 8 | 19 Jan 2024 | Senegal 3–1 Cameroon | 16 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 9 | 6 Jun 2024 | Senegal 1–1 DR Congo | 45 | World Cup Qualification |
| 10 | 10 Oct 2025 | South Sudan 0–5 Senegal | 29 | World Cup Qualification |
| 11 | 10 Oct 2025 | South Sudan 0–5 Senegal | 54 | World Cup Qualification |
| 12 | 28 Mar 2026 | Senegal 2–0 Peru | 54 | International Friendly |
| 13 | 22 Jun 2026 | Norway 3–2 Senegal | 53 | FIFA World Cup |
| 14 | 22 Jun 2026 | Norway 3–2 Senegal | 90 | FIFA World Cup |
| 15 | 26 Jun 2026 | Senegal 5–0 Iraq | 56 | FIFA World Cup |
| 16 | 1 Jul 2026 | Belgium 3–2 Senegal | 51 | 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 Ismaïla Sarr?
Ismaïla Sarr was born on 25 February 1998, which makes him 28 years old.
Where was Ismaïla Sarr born?
Ismaïla Sarr was born in Saint-Louis, Senegal.
Which national team does Ismaïla Sarr play for?
Ismaïla Sarr plays international football for Senegal. He has 8 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Ismaïla Sarr played for?
Ismaïla Sarr's recorded clubs are FC Metz, Stade Rennais F.C. and Watford F.C..
What team does Ismaïla Sarr play for now?
According to the latest data, Ismaïla Sarr plays for Watford F.C..
How tall is Ismaïla Sarr?
Ismaïla Sarr is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Ismaïla Sarr play?
Ismaïla Sarr plays as a forward.
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