Moussa Sow: profile
Moussa Sow (born 19 January 1986 in Mantes-la-Jolie, France) is a retired Senegalese footballer who played as a forward.
Sow started out at Stade Rennais F.C. in 2004. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2004. The busiest spell of his career was at Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2012–2015): 153 appearances and 102 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 319 appearances and 190 goals.
At international level, Sow represented Senegal (2009–present). Our match database lists 6 of his international goals; the first came against Equatorial Guinea on 25 January 2012 (Africa Cup of Nations). Before committing to Senegal, he had represented France U19 and France U21.
Mantes-la-Jolie has produced 11 footballers in our database, including Enock Kwateng, Opa Nguette and Oumar N'Diaye.
Eligibility explained: Why does Moussa Sow play for Senegal?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 2012 – aged 26 (match)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, Turkey and United Arab Emirates
- Club goals per game
- 0.60 (190 in 319)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 24% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- João Mário, Ilaix Moriba and Lauren (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2010 |  Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | 82 | 51 |
| 2007–2008 | CS Sedan Ardennes |
Ligue 3 | 30 | 6 |
| 2010–2012 | Lille OSC |
Ligue 1 | 54 | 31 |
| 2012–2015 |  Fenerbahçe Istanbul |
Süper Lig | 153 | 102 |
| 2015– |  Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| Total | 319 | 190 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | France U19 |
Under-19 | 5 | 2 |
| 2005 | France U19 |
Under-19 | 5 | 2 |
| 2007 | France U21 |
Under-21 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | France U21 |
Under-21 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009– |  Senegal |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (6)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 Jan 2012 | Equatorial Guinea 2–1 Senegal | 89 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 23 Mar 2013 | Senegal 1–1 Angola | 40 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 16 Nov 2013 | Senegal 1–1 Ivory Coast | 72 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 19 Jan 2015 | Ghana 1–2 Senegal | 90 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 8 Oct 2016 | Senegal 2–0 Cape Verde | 80 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 23 Jan 2017 | Senegal 2–2 Algeria | 53 | 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 Moussa Sow?
Moussa Sow was born on 19 January 1986, which makes him 40 years old.
Where was Moussa Sow born?
Moussa Sow was born in Mantes-la-Jolie, France.
Which national team does Moussa Sow play for?
Moussa Sow played international football for Senegal.
Which clubs has Moussa Sow played for?
Moussa Sow's recorded clubs are Stade Rennais F.C., CS Sedan Ardennes, Lille OSC, Fenerbahçe Istanbul and Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club.
How tall is Moussa Sow?
Moussa Sow is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Moussa Sow play?
Moussa Sow played as a forward.
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