Souleyman Sané
Senegalese footballer
Senegal
Forward
Souleyman Sané: profile
Souleyman Sané (born 26 February 1961 in Dakar, Senegal) is a retired Senegalese footballer who played as a forward.
Sané started out at FV Donaueschingen in 1982. He played for 8 clubs in 3 countries between 1982 and 2000. The busiest spell of his career was at SG Wattenscheid 09 (1990–1994): 117 appearances and 39 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 450 appearances and 166 goals.
At international level, Sané represented Senegal (1990–1997), earning 55 caps and scoring 0 goals. Our match database lists 5 of his international goals; the first came against Kenya on 16 January 1992 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Dakar has produced 305 footballers in our database, including Patrice Evra, Idrissa Gueye and Mame Biram Diouf.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1990 (aged about 29)
- First international goal
- 1992 – aged 30 (match)
- Club career
- 1982–2000 (19 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Germany, Austria and Switzerland
- Club goals per game
- 0.37 (166 in 450)
- Height
- 174 cm — taller than 5% of Senegalese internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Schaffhausen (2000)
- Shares a birthday with
- Emmanuel Adebayor, Abdoulaye Faye and Jamie Leweling (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982–1985 |  FV Donaueschingen |
– | – | |
| 1985–1988 | SC Freiburg |
Bundesliga | 106 | 56 |
| 1988–1990 | 1. FC Nürnberg |
2. Bundesliga | 57 | 12 |
| 1990–1994 | SG Wattenscheid 09 |
Oberliga Westfalen | 117 | 39 |
| 1994–1995 |  FC Tirol Innsbruck |
Bundesliga | 58 | 23 |
| 1995–1997 |  FC Lausanne-Sport |
Swiss Super League | 57 | 27 |
| 1997–1999 | SG Wattenscheid 09 |
Oberliga Westfalen | 45 | 9 |
| 1999 | LASK Linz |
Bundesliga | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | FC Schaffhausen |
1. Liga Classic | – | – |
| Total | 450 | 166 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1997 | Senegal |
Senior | 55 | – |
International goals (5)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 Jan 1992 | Senegal 3–0 Kenya | 46 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 19 Dec 1992 | Gabon 3–2 Senegal | 74 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 30 Jan 1993 | Senegal 6–1 Mozambique | 13 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 30 Jan 1993 | Senegal 6–1 Mozambique | 20 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 17 Jul 1993 | Senegal 1–3 Morocco | 65 | World Cup Qualification |
*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 Souleyman Sané?
Souleyman Sané was born on 26 February 1961, which makes him 65 years old.
Where was Souleyman Sané born?
Souleyman Sané was born in Dakar, Senegal.
Which national team does Souleyman Sané play for?
Souleyman Sané played international football for Senegal. He has 55 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Souleyman Sané played for?
Souleyman Sané's recorded clubs are FV Donaueschingen, SC Freiburg, 1. FC Nürnberg, SG Wattenscheid 09, FC Tirol Innsbruck, FC Lausanne-Sport, LASK Linz and FC Schaffhausen.
How tall is Souleyman Sané?
Souleyman Sané is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Souleyman Sané play?
Souleyman Sané played as a forward.