Papa Bouba Diop

Senegalese footballer (1978–2020)

Senegal Midfielder

1978Born

63Int'l caps

11Int'l goals

10Clubs

185Club apps

15Club goals

195Height (cm)

Papa Bouba Diop: profile

Papa Bouba Diop (born 28 January 1978 in Dakar, Senegal) was a Senegalese footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 29 November 2020.

Diop made the step into senior football with ASC Jaraaf in 1997. He played for 10 clubs in 5 countries between 1997 and 2013. His most appearances came at Fulham F.C. (2004–2007), where he made 76 appearances and scored 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 185 appearances and 15 goals.

At international level, Diop represented Senegal (2001–2008), earning 63 caps and scoring 11 goals. Our match database lists 8 of his international goals; the first came against Nigeria on 7 February 2002 (Africa Cup of Nations). He also played for Senegal at under-20 level.

Dakar has produced 305 footballers in our database, including Patrice Evra, Idrissa Gueye and Mame Biram Diouf.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2001 (aged about 23)
First international goal: 2002 – aged 24 (match)
Club career: 1997–2013 (17 seasons)
Countries played in: 5: Senegal, Switzerland, France, United Kingdom and Greece
Club goals per game: 0.08 (15 in 185)
Height: 195 cm — taller than 96% of Senegalese internationals on record
Latest move: Birmingham City F.C. (2012)
Shares a birthday with: Ismael Saibari, Richmond Boakye and Oussama Haddadi (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1997–1999	ASC Jaraaf	Senegal Premier League	–	–
1999–2000	FC Vevey-Sports 05	2. Liga	–	–
2000–2001	Neuchâtel Xamax FCS	Challenge League	19	4
2000–2002	Grasshopper Club Zürich	Swiss Super League	–	–
2001–2004	R.C. Lens	Ligue 1	–	–
2004–2007	Fulham F.C.	Premier League	76	8
2007–2010	Portsmouth F.C.	EFL Championship	53	0
2010–2011	AEK Athens F.C.	Super League Greece	19	1
2011–2012	West Ham United F.C.	EFL Championship	16	1
2012–2013	Birmingham City F.C.	EFL Championship	2	1
	Total		185	15

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1996–1998	Senegal U20	Under-20	–	–
2001–2008	Senegal	Senior	63	11

International goals (8)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	7 Feb 2002	Nigeria 1–2 Senegal	54	Africa Cup of Nations
2	31 May 2002	France 0–1 Senegal	30	FIFA World Cup
3	11 Jun 2002	Senegal 3–3 Uruguay	26	FIFA World Cup
4	11 Jun 2002	Senegal 3–3 Uruguay	38	FIFA World Cup
5	30 Jan 2004	Senegal 3–0 Kenya	19	Africa Cup of Nations
6	20 Jun 2004	Togo 3–1 Senegal	81	World Cup Qualification
7	10 Oct 2004	Liberia 0–3 Senegal	41	World Cup Qualification
8	3 Feb 2006	Guinea 2–3 Senegal	61	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

Where was Papa Bouba Diop born?

Papa Bouba Diop was born in Dakar, Senegal.

Which national team does Papa Bouba Diop play for?

Papa Bouba Diop played international football for Senegal. He has 63 caps and 11 goals on record.

Which clubs has Papa Bouba Diop played for?

Papa Bouba Diop's recorded clubs are ASC Jaraaf, FC Vevey-Sports 05, Neuchâtel Xamax FCS, Grasshopper Club Zürich, R.C. Lens, Fulham F.C., Portsmouth F.C., AEK Athens F.C., West Ham United F.C. and Birmingham City F.C..

How tall is Papa Bouba Diop?

Papa Bouba Diop is 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) tall.

What position does Papa Bouba Diop play?

Papa Bouba Diop played as a midfielder.