Papa Waigo: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Papa Waigo: profile

Papa Waigo (born 20 January 1984 in Saint-Louis, Senegal) is a retired Senegalese footballer who played as a forward and midfielder.

Waigo's senior club career began in 2002 at Hellas Verona FC. He played for 12 clubs in 4 countries since 2002. The busiest spell of his career was at AC Cesena (2005–2007): 71 appearances and 20 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 308 appearances and 80 goals.

At international level, Waigo represented Senegal (2006–present), earning 15 caps and scoring 1 goal.

Saint-Louis has produced 24 footballers in our database, including Ismaïla Sarr, Famara Diedhiou and Khadim N'Diaye.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2006 (aged about 22)
Countries played in: 4: Italy, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia
Club goals per game: 0.26 (80 in 308)
Height: 185 cm — taller than 55% of Senegalese internationals on record
Latest move: Kalba FC (2015)
Shares a birthday with: Pierre Webó, Elderson Echiéjilé and Arnaud Kalimuendo (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2002–2005	Hellas Verona FC	Serie B	65	13
2005–2007	AC Cesena	Serie B	71	20
2007	Genoa CFC	Serie A	9	0
2007–2008	Genoa CFC	Serie A	9	0
2008–2011	ACF Fiorentina	Serie A	8	2
2009	US Lecce	Serie A	6	0
2009–2010	Southampton F.C.	EFL Championship	35	5
2011	U.S. Grosseto 1912	Serie D	10	2
2011–2012	Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC	Serie B	40	15
2012–2013	Al-Wahda S.C.C.	UAE Pro League	26	13
2013–2014	Al-Ettifaq FC	Saudi Pro League	26	9
2014–2015	Al-Raed FC	Saudi Pro League	3	1
2015–	Kalba FC	UAE Pro League	–	–
	Total		308	80

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2006–	Senegal	Senior	–	–
2007–2008	Senegal	Senior	15	1

Frequently asked questions

How old is Papa Waigo?

Papa Waigo was born on 20 January 1984, which makes him 42 years old.

Where was Papa Waigo born?

Papa Waigo was born in Saint-Louis, Senegal.

Which national team does Papa Waigo play for?

Papa Waigo played international football for Senegal. He has 15 caps and 1 goal on record.

Which clubs has Papa Waigo played for?

Papa Waigo's recorded clubs are Hellas Verona FC, AC Cesena, Genoa CFC, ACF Fiorentina, US Lecce, Southampton F.C., U.S. Grosseto 1912, Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC, Al-Wahda S.C.C., Al-Ettifaq FC, Al-Raed FC and Kalba FC.

How tall is Papa Waigo?

Papa Waigo is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.

What position does Papa Waigo play?

Papa Waigo played as a forward and midfielder.