Issiar Dia: profile
Issiar Dia (born 8 June 1987 in Sèvres, France) is a retired Senegalese footballer who played as a wing half.
Dia's senior club career began in 2004 at Amiens SC. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 2004. His most appearances came at A.S. Nancy-Lorraine (2006–2010), where he made 115 appearances and scored 13 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 270 appearances and 31 goals.
At international level, Dia represented Senegal (2008–present). Before committing to Senegal, he had represented France U18, France U19 and France U21.
Sèvres has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Demba Ba, Karim Ziani and Tanguy Coulibaly.
Nationality explained: Why does Issiar Dia play for Senegal?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2008 (aged about 21)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, Turkey and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.11 (31 in 270)
- Height
- 165 cm — taller than 0% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al Kharaitiyat SC (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Dickson Etuhu, Jerry Sikhosana and Carl Ikeme (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 |  Amiens SC |
Ligue 3 | 45 | 8 |
| 2006–2010 | A.S. Nancy-Lorraine |
Ligue 2 | 115 | 13 |
| 2010–2012 |  Fenerbahçe Istanbul |
Süper Lig | 41 | 5 |
| 2012–2014 |  Al-Duhail SC |
Qatar Stars League | 28 | 3 |
| 2014–2015 | Al Kharaitiyat SC |
Qatar Stars League 2 | 19 | 2 |
| 2015 | Gazélec Ajaccio |
Ligue 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015–2016 | Gazélec Ajaccio |
Ligue 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016– | Al Kharaitiyat SC |
Qatar Stars League 2 | – | – |
| Total | 270 | 31 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | France U18 |
Under-18 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005–2006 | France U19 |
Under-19 | 11 | 2 |
| 2006–2008 | France U21 |
Under-21 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008– |  Senegal |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Issiar Dia?
Issiar Dia was born on 8 June 1987, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Issiar Dia born?
Issiar Dia was born in Sèvres, France.
Which national team does Issiar Dia play for?
Issiar Dia played international football for Senegal.
Which clubs has Issiar Dia played for?
Issiar Dia's recorded clubs are Amiens SC, A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, Fenerbahçe Istanbul, Al-Duhail SC, Al Kharaitiyat SC and Gazélec Ajaccio.
How tall is Issiar Dia?
Issiar Dia is 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall.
What position does Issiar Dia play?
Issiar Dia played as a wing half.
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