Lamine Gassama: profile
Lamine Gassama (born 20 October 1989 in Marseille, France) is a retired Senegalese footballer who played as a full-back.
Gassama's senior club career began in 2008 at Olympique Lyonnais. He played for 2 clubs between 2008 and 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at Olympique Lyonnais (2008–2012): 17 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 17 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Gassama represented Senegal (2011), earning 13 caps and scoring 0 goals. Before committing to Senegal, he had represented France U20 and France U21.
Marseille has produced 91 footballers in our database, including Samir Nasri, Jordan Ayew and Lassad Nouioui.
Eligibility explained: Why does Lamine Gassama play for Senegal?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 2008–2013 (6 seasons)
- Height
- 181 cm — taller than 35% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- F.C. Lorient (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ademola Lookman, Jonathan Akpoborie and Helman Mkhalele (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2012 |  Olympique Lyonnais |
Ligue 1 | 17 | 0 |
| 2012–2013 | F.C. Lorient |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| Total | 17 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | France U21 |
Under-21 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008–2009 | France U21 |
Under-21 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | France U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
| 2011 |  Senegal |
Senior | 13 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Lamine Gassama?
Lamine Gassama was born on 20 October 1989, which makes him 36 years old.
Where was Lamine Gassama born?
Lamine Gassama was born in Marseille, France.
Which national team does Lamine Gassama play for?
Lamine Gassama played international football for Senegal. He has 13 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Lamine Gassama played for?
Lamine Gassama's recorded clubs are Olympique Lyonnais and F.C. Lorient.
How tall is Lamine Gassama?
Lamine Gassama is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Lamine Gassama play?
Lamine Gassama played as a full-back.
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