Thierno Youm
Senegalese footballer
Senegal
Forward
Thierno Youm: profile
Thierno Youm (born 17 April 1960 in Dakar, Senegal) is a retired Senegalese footballer who played as a forward.
Youm made the step into senior football with ASC Jaraaf in 1980. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries between 1980 and 1995. His most appearances came at FC Nantes (1987–1992), where he made 124 appearances and scored 29 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 197 appearances and 44 goals.
At international level, Youm represented Senegal (1982–1992). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Egypt on 7 March 1986 (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
- 1982 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 1986 – aged 25 (match)
- Club career
- 1980–1995 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Senegal, France and Tunisia
- Club goals per game
- 0.22 (44 in 197)
- Latest move
- Avignon Foot 84 (1994)
- Shares a birthday with
- Medhi Benatia, Mohammed Salisu and Karim Ziani (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–1984 | ASC Jaraaf |
Senegal Premier League | – | – |
| 1984–1987 |  Stade Lavallois |
Ligue 2 | 73 | 15 |
| 1987–1992 | FC Nantes |
Ligue 2 | 124 | 29 |
| 1992–1993 |  Espérance Sportive de Tunis |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | – | – |
| 1994–1995 | Avignon Foot 84 |
– | – | |
| Total | 197 | 44 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982–1992 | Senegal |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Mar 1986 | Egypt 0–1 Senegal | 67 | 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
How old is Thierno Youm?
Thierno Youm was born on 17 April 1960, which makes him 66 years old.
Where was Thierno Youm born?
Thierno Youm was born in Dakar, Senegal.
Which national team does Thierno Youm play for?
Thierno Youm played international football for Senegal.
Which clubs has Thierno Youm played for?
Thierno Youm's recorded clubs are ASC Jaraaf, Stade Lavallois, FC Nantes, Espérance Sportive de Tunis and Avignon Foot 84.
What position does Thierno Youm play?
Thierno Youm played as a forward.
