Yao Junior Sènaya
Togolese footballer
Togo
Forward
Yao Junior Sènaya: profile
Yao Junior Sènaya (born 19 April 1984 in Lomé, Togo) is a former Togolese footballer who played as a forward.
Sènaya's senior club career began in 2001 at FC Wangen bei Olten. He played for 7 clubs in 2 countries between 2001 and 2011. The busiest spell of his career was at SC Young Fellows Juventus (2005–2006): 25 appearances and 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 62 appearances and 12 goals.
At international level, Sènaya represented Togo (2004–2010), earning 35 caps and scoring 3 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Senegal on 20 June 2004 (World Cup Qualification).
Lomé has produced 93 footballers in our database, including Emmanuel Adebayor, Moustapha Salifou and Kossi Agassa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2004 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2004 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 2001–2011 (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Switzerland and United Arab Emirates
- Club goals per game
- 0.19 (12 in 62)
- Latest move
- Dibba Al-Hisn Sports Club (2009)
- Shares a birthday with
- Azzedine Ounahi, Grady Diangana and Paul-Jose M'Poku (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2002 |  FC Wangen bei Olten |
1. Liga Classic | – | – |
| 2002–2004 | FC Basel |
Swiss Super League | – | – |
| 2004–2005 | FC Concordia Basel |
1. Liga Classic | 18 | 2 |
| 2005–2006 | SC Young Fellows Juventus |
1. Liga Classic | 25 | 9 |
| 2006 | FC Thun |
Swiss Super League | 2 | 0 |
| 2006–2007 | SC Young Fellows Juventus |
1. Liga Classic | 12 | 1 |
| 2007–2008 | FC La Chaux-de-Fonds |
2. Liga | 5 | 0 |
| 2009–2011 |  Dibba Al-Hisn Sports Club |
UAE Division 1 Group A | – | – |
| Total | 62 | 12 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2010 | Togo |
Senior | 35 | 3 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 Jun 2004 | Togo 3–1 Senegal | 76 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 20 Jun 2004 | Togo 3–1 Senegal | 85 | 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 Yao Junior Sènaya?
Yao Junior Sènaya was born on 19 April 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Yao Junior Sènaya born?
Yao Junior Sènaya was born in Lomé, Togo.
Which national team does Yao Junior Sènaya play for?
Yao Junior Sènaya played international football for Togo. He has 35 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Yao Junior Sènaya played for?
Yao Junior Sènaya's recorded clubs are FC Wangen bei Olten, FC Basel, FC Concordia Basel, SC Young Fellows Juventus, FC Thun, FC La Chaux-de-Fonds and Dibba Al-Hisn Sports Club.
What position does Yao Junior Sènaya play?
Yao Junior Sènaya played as a forward.
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