Samba N'Diaye
French and Senegalese footballer
Senegal
Forward
Samba N'Diaye: profile
Samba N'Diaye (born 30 November 1972 in Dakar, Senegal) is a former Senegalese footballer who played as a forward.
N'Diaye started out at R.S.C. Anderlecht in 1988. He played for 11 clubs in 4 countries between 1988 and 2006. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Metz (1993–1996): 64 appearances and 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 192 appearances and 49 goals.
Dakar has produced 305 footballers in our database, including Patrice Evra, Idrissa Gueye and Mame Biram Diouf.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1988–2006 (19 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Belgium, France, United Arab Emirates and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.26 (49 in 192)
- Latest move
- Al-Shamal Sports Club (2004)
- Shares a birthday with
- Abel Xavier, Max Gradel and Ayoube Amaimouni (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1990 |  R.S.C. Anderlecht |
Belgian Pro League | 0 | 0 |
| 1990–1991 |  FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 1991–1992 | Lille OSC |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1991–1992 | AS Beauvais Oise |
Championnat National 1 | 16 | 5 |
| 1992–1993 | Lille OSC |
Ligue 1 | 22 | 4 |
| 1993–1996 | FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | 64 | 6 |
| 1996–1997 | AS Saint-Étienne |
Ligue 2 | 41 | 19 |
| 1997–1998 | FC Nantes |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 1998–1999 | AS Saint-Étienne |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 1999 | AS Saint-Étienne |
Ligue 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | FC Nantes |
Ligue 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999–2000 | Amiens SC |
Ligue 3 | 11 | 4 |
| 2000 | Amiens SC |
Ligue 3 | – | – |
| 2000–2001 | Chamois Niortais F.C. |
Championnat National 1 | 32 | 11 |
| 2001–2002 | A.C. Ajaccio |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 2002–2004 |  Alshariqa |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| 2004–2006 |  Al-Shamal Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League 2 | – | – |
| Total | 192 | 49 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | France Olympic | Under-23 | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Samba N'Diaye?
Samba N'Diaye was born on 30 November 1972, which makes him 53 years old.
Where was Samba N'Diaye born?
Samba N'Diaye was born in Dakar, Senegal.
Which clubs has Samba N'Diaye played for?
Samba N'Diaye's recorded clubs are R.S.C. Anderlecht, FC Metz, Lille OSC, AS Beauvais Oise, AS Saint-Étienne, FC Nantes, Amiens SC, Chamois Niortais F.C., A.C. Ajaccio, Alshariqa and Al-Shamal Sports Club.
How tall is Samba N'Diaye?
Samba N'Diaye is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Samba N'Diaye play?
Samba N'Diaye played as a forward.
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