Papa Gueye
Senegalese footballer
Senegal
Centre-backDefender
Papa Gueye: profile
Papa Gueye (born 7 June 1984 in Dakar, Senegal) is a former Senegalese footballer who played as a centre-back and defender.
Gueye started out at AS Douanes in 2002. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries since 2002. His most appearances came at FC Metalist Kharkiv (2006–2015), where he made 193 appearances and scored 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 236 appearances and 4 goals.
At international level, Gueye represented Senegal (2012–present). He also played for Senegal at under-23 level.
Dakar has produced 305 footballers in our database, including Patrice Evra, Idrissa Gueye and Mame Biram Diouf.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 28)
- Countries played in
- 2: Senegal and Ukraine
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (4 in 236)
- Height
- 192 cm — taller than 88% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Dnipro (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Macky Bagnack, Godfred Donsah and Akinkunmi Amoo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2004 | AS Douanes |
Senegal Premier League | 16 | 0 |
| 2004–2006 |  FC Volyn Lutsk |
Ukrainian First League | 27 | 0 |
| 2006–2015 | FC Metalist Kharkiv |
Premier League | 193 | 4 |
| 2015– | FC Dnipro |
Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 236 | 4 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Senegal U23 |
Under-23 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012– | Senegal |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Papa Gueye?
Papa Gueye was born on 7 June 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Papa Gueye born?
Papa Gueye was born in Dakar, Senegal.
Which national team does Papa Gueye play for?
Papa Gueye played international football for Senegal.
Which clubs has Papa Gueye played for?
Papa Gueye's recorded clubs are AS Douanes, FC Volyn Lutsk, FC Metalist Kharkiv and FC Dnipro.
How tall is Papa Gueye?
Papa Gueye is 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.
What position does Papa Gueye play?
Papa Gueye played as a centre-back and defender.
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